Wise County on the Web

A tongue in cheek review of the news published this week regarding Wise County.
Normally posted every Sunday before 10:00 p.m. unless I'm lazy.
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For the week ending 11/8/08
This Week's Overall News Theme: Undecided

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The Spin	"That's what I'm talking about when I say this county is a trailblazer," said one voter. "Now with Reagan in the White House , we'll get those hostages out of Iran . . . What? . . . Come again?"

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The Spin

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The Spin	I was stuck in one of those which makes me want to give it five stars. Only my Lewis and Clark understanding of the back roads of Wise County kept this from being the story of the year.

The Story
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The Spin	That cultural difference between Boonsville and Greenwood has divided us for years. When will the battle of white people vs. white people end?

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The Spin	United Way thanks Devon but points out that the company's average weekly lunch bill at Catfish O'Harlies is less than that.

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