copenlu/druid huggingface dataset:
Claim: In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison." (Liquid Death, 2022-10-27)
Evidence (2022-10-28): Liquid Death, saying it wants to ensure that "thirst dies and democracy lives," has partnered with nonpartisan voter registration group HeadCount to help Georgia residents "hydrate and be heard" for the midterm elections. The water giveaway comes as early in-person voting has begun in the Southern state, with more than 1 million residents showing up already, a dramatic jump from 2018’s turnout, per The Washington Post. A controversial new state law, passed last year, bans food and beverage hand-outs within 150 feet of a polling place or 25 feet from a line of voters.
Claim: In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison." (Liquid Death, 2022-10-27)
Evidence (2023-09-25): The rulings blocked portions of the bill that ban Georgians from providing food and water to voters waiting in lines more than 150 feet from the polls, and that require voters to unnecessarily include their birthdate on absentee ballot envelopes. [...] The court sided with the plaintiffs in ruling that Georgia’s ban on providing food and water to voters waiting in lines farther than 150 feet from the polls likely violated their First Amendment right to free expression. Groups and individuals may now provide relief to voters in the 2024 elections who are waiting in long lines that stretch more than 150 feet from the polling location entrance. [...] "We applaud the court’s orders blocking parts of SB 202 that prohibit the provision of food and water to voters waiting in Georgia’s longest lines, 150 feet outside of a polling place, and the rule requiring voters to unnecessarily supplement their absentee ballot with their date of birth information," said Poy Winichakul, SPLC’s senior staff attorney for voting rights. "We look forward to the case proceeding and an official ruling striking down the harmful provisions of this anti-voter law."
Claim: In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison." (Liquid Death, 2022-10-27)
Evidence (2021-10-03): State Sen. Zellnor Myrie, D-Brooklyn, has introduced S.7382 to repeal Section 17-140 of the state Election Law, relating to furnishing money or entertainment to induce attendance at polls. Commonly known as the "line warming ban" the legislation prohibits organizations from handing out refreshments, water or other items such as PPE or hand sanitizer while individuals wait in line to vote. Anyone prosecuted under the statute is subject to a Class A misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail or three years’ probation and a fine of up to $1,000 if found guilty. [...] Prohibitions on giving food and water to those standing in line to vote became a national issue earlier this year when Georgia officials passed new voting laws that included a prohibition on giving away water or food within a certain distance of voters or polling places. [...] The Georgia law, for example, makes it a crime for anyone but a poll worker to provide food or bottles of water within 150 feet of a polling place or 25 feet of any voter standing in line.
Claim: In Georgia, it's "illegal to give people water within 150 feet of a polling place" and "punishable by up to a year in prison." (Liquid Death, 2022-10-27)
Evidence (2022-07-14): During the 2020 election, Rhonda Briggins and her sorority sisters spent days providing voters in metro Atlanta with water and snacks as they waited in long lines at polling places. [...] In March 2021, four months after former President Donald Trump claimed that voter fraud cost him the state’s electoral votes and the presidency, Georgia’s Republican governor signed a law criminalizing people who give food or drinks to voters waiting at the polls. [...] The new offenses, made law in dozens of voting bills, range from low-level misdemeanors to felonies punishable by up to 20 years in prison.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-08-29): In a USA Today contest in 2019, Bluefield’s Mitchell Stadium was voted "America's best high school football stadium" based on nearly 6 million votes cast. In a 2023 ranking of the best high school stadiums in each state, the website Stadium Talk chose Mitchell Stadium as the best in West Virginia.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-06-13): Mitchell Stadium is a 10,000 seat stadium in Bluefield, West Virginia.[1] It was built by the Works Progress Administration in 1935, and is located in Bluefield's city park that straddles the West Virginia–Virginia state line. [...] America's Best High School Football Stadium [edit]On November 4, 2019, Mitchell Stadium was selected as "America's Best High School Football Stadium" in a poll conducted by USA Today. Mitchell Stadium prevailed in a bracket-type poll which began with a field of sixteen stadiums located throughout the United States. Mitchell Stadium's opponents were: first round - Paul Brown Tiger Stadium, Massillon, Ohio; second round - Round Valley Ensphere, Eagar, Arizona; third round - Stadium Bowl, Tacoma, Washington; and final round - R.R. Jones Stadium, El Paso, Texas. In the final round, Mitchell earned nearly 60% of the final round vote, receiving a total of 2,149,143 votes to R.R. Jones’ 1,515,558 votes.[4] Bluefield, West Virginia Mayor Ron Martin told the Bluefield Daily Telegraph that "This victory is a result of hillbilly voodoo." [5] [...] - ^ Telegraph, GREG JORDAN Bluefield Daily (November 5, 2019). "Mitchell No. 1 in Nation: Stadium wins USA Today Best High School Stadium poll". Bluefield Daily Telegraph. Retrieved November 5, 2019.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2019-12-27): Originally called Municipal Stadium in 1936. Changed to Mitchell Stadium in 1950 after the death of George Mitchell, former city manager, who secured funding and oversaw the building of the stadium. Synthetic turf installed in Summer 2007. Built by the Civilian Conservation Corp. (CCC)
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
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Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-04-18): Bottom Line: Mitchell Stadium Built as part of the Works Progress Administration in the mid-1930s, Mitchell Stadium also serves as the home field for a team in another state — Virginia's Graham High School, which is the only high school in the nation that plays home games in a different state. Mitchell Stadium was named "America's Best High School Football Stadium" in 2019 by USA Today via online voting. Mitchell Stadium has enough fame in the state that a Division I football game was once played there when West Virginia University faced Virginia Tech in 1953.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-07-20): Jul. 20—BLUEFIELD — In the literal middle of July, Bluefield High School head football coach Fred Simon is already pleased up-front about several aspects of the upcoming 2024 high school football season. [...] Bluefield's season will begin, as is traditional, with next-door rival Graham at Mitchell Stadium on Aug. 30, with the G-Men as the home team this go-round. [...] Beckley prevailed 28-27 at Mitchell Stadium in a game that saw Beavers star running back Amir Hairston lost for the rest of the season due to an ankle injury. Hairston went on to sign with Fairmont State. VHSL powerhouse Grayson County beat Bluefield 35-30 at Independence, ,Va. Oak Hill bedeviled Bluefield 35-30 at Oak Hill and James Monroe beat the Beavers 35-32 at Lindside.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-08-18): Bluefield is a city in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States. The population was 9,658 at the 2020 census.[3] It is the principal city of the Bluefield micropolitan area extending into Virginia, which had a population of 106,363 in 2020. [...] Bluefield High School has 522 state championships in all sports, which is more than any other AA school in the state. Bluefield ranks second (tied with now-closed Ceredo-Kenova) in total football state championships with 11, behind national powerhouse Parkersburg High School (16). Bluefield won the High School State AAA Football Championship in 1959, 1962, 1965, 1967, 1975 and 1984. They won the West Virginia State AA football title in 1997, 2004, 2007, 2009 and 2017. Bluefield High School won the West Virginia AA State Championship in boys basketball in 1995, 1996, 2013 and 2014. Bluefield is largely a football town and carries on a rivalry between the Bluefield Beavers and their sister city Bluefield, Virginia. The annual Beaver-Graham game is played at Mitchell Stadium, the home field of both schools.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-01-04): Bluefield’s high school football scene is quite competitive, with many good teams going head-to-head during the season. If you love high school football, you can’t miss out on the chance to watch a game at Mitchell Stadium. Known as the best high school football stadium in Virginia, Mitchell Stadium offers the best experience during game day.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2019-11-04): Mitchell Stadium of Bluefield, West Virginia, is the winner of the America’s Best High School Football Stadiums contest by USA Today High School Sports. The contest seeded the top 16 high school football stadiums in the country, which included Mitchell at the 13th seed, and then allowed fans to vote online to decide the winner of each matchup. Mitchell defeated the fourth seeded Paul Brown Tiger Stadium of Massillon, Ohio, in the first round. In the second round, Mitchell topped the fifth seeded Round Valley Ensphere of Eagar, Arizona. Mitchell beat out the 16th seeded Stadium Bowl of Tacoma, Washington, in the semifinal round. And in the final round, Mitchell received more votes than 10th seeded R.R. Jones Stadium in El Paso, Texas, to be named America’s Best High School Football Stadium. [...] Having Mitchell Stadium named America’s Best High School Stadium is not only an accomplishment for Bluefield, but for the entire state of West Virginia. The contest gave West Virginia high school football a chance to gain national recognition, by having one of its stadiums beat out some of the country’s other top high school football facilities.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-01-01): America’s Best High School Football Stadium is in West Virginia! Mitchell Stadium is home to Bluefield Middle School (Buccaneers), Bluefield High School (Beavers), Graham Middle School (G-Men), Graham High School (G-Men), Bluefield University (Rams), Bluefield State University (Big Blues). Mitchell Stadium of Bluefield, West Virginia, is the winner of America’s Best High School Football Stadiums contest by USA Today High School Sports. Mitchell Stadium was built in 1936. It is located on the border of Bluefield, West Virginia, and Bluefield, Virginia, and overlooks the scenic East River Mountain. Mitchell Stadium is currently home to two middle school teams, two dominant high school football programs, and two college teams. The two middle school teams are the Buccaneers of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the G-Men of Bluefield, Virginia, the two high school teams are the Bluefield Beavers of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the Graham G-Men of Bluefield, Virginia, and the two college teams are the Big Blues of Bluefield, West Virginia, and the Rams of Bluefield, Virginia. Mitchell Stadium is the home field to many teams. Since Graham Middle and Graham High School play in West Virginia, they are the only schools in the country to host their games in another state. The stadium holds 10,000 fans, but the annual Graham-Beaver game between the two high schools typically sees crowds over the stadium’s capacity, at around 12,000 attendees.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2013-08-22): Facilities - Mitchell Stadium [...] Mitchell Stadium began construction in 1935 as part of the Works Progress Administration and was completed in 1936. It is part of the Bluefield City Park, which straddles the West Virginia-Virginia state line and also features the Bluefield City Courts, and Bowen Field, as well as a picnic area, basketball courts, a playground and hiking trails. The stadium is steeped in history, having been home to many rivalry games over the years. It serves as the home football field for both Graham High School (Va.) and Bluefield High School (W. Va.), with the two schools competing against one another annually and alternating home/away. In the 1950s Virginia Tech played multiple games at Mitchell Stadium, including three-straight years against Marshall University (1951-53) and also against West Virginia Univeristy in 1953.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-08-29): In a USA Today contest in 2019, Bluefield’s Mitchell Stadium was voted "America's best high school football stadium" based on nearly 6 million votes cast. [...] He’s correct: In a USA Today contest in 2019, Mitchell Stadium was voted "America's best high school football stadium" after nearly 6 million votes had been cast. [...] USA Today, "Mitchell Stadium voted America’s Best High School Football Stadium," Nov. 4, 2019
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-04-20): GmanFan Posted October 13, 2022 Report Share Posted October 13, 2022 Can think of 2 pretty good ones at Mitchell stadium. Need help with the years though. Bluefield and Martinsburg. Both ranked number one in AA and AAA. Nate Sowers was qb for Martinsburg. Bluefield won 42-35 I think. The other was Graham and Gate City maybe late 90’s. Triple overtime. Gate City had Houseright. Gate city won that one. Fairlawncat 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2019-10-30): UPDATE, Oct. 31: Tacoma's historic football stadium won't advance to the finals of America's Best High School Football Stadiums contest. After the poll closed Thursday, Stadium Bowl trailed Mitchell Stadium, 55 percent to 45 percent. [...] But Stadium High School’s picturesque football field, Stadium Bowl, in Tacoma is perhaps best known for its sweeping views of Commencement Bay. In 2008, ESPN named it one of the best high school football stadiums in the country. Now, it’s made it to Round 3 of America’s Best High School Football Stadiums competition held by USA Today High School Sports. It’s currently pitted against the Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, Virginia. Voting for the latest round ends Thursday at 11 a.m. If Stadium Bowl advances to the finals, fans can vote Nov. 1-4.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2024-09-04): All Hokie, All the Time. Period.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-11-09): The historic rivalry between the Graham G-Men and the Bluefield Beavers is set to ignite once again at Mitchell Stadium on August 25th, marking the 94th meeting between these two powerhouse teams. As part of the 20th season of the Great American Rivalry Series, this clash promises to be nothing short of electrifying. Dating back to 1911, the Battle of the Bluefields has captivated fans for over a century. The stadium, Mitchell Stadium, will be filled to its 10,000+ capacity, ready to witness this storied rivalry unfold under the Friday night lights. This year’s game holds even more significance as Graham will defend their state champion title, making them the team to beat in the coming season. [...] On a crucial 3rd and long, the G-Men reeled off a critical 40 yard run up the middle for a first down in the Bluefield red zone. With no time outs, Bluefield was forced to watch their rivals assume the victory formation and secure the victory 14-9! The Battle of the Bluefields ended in a record-breaking, historic 3-peat win for the G-men against Bluefield, a first in the series. Once again, the Battle of the Bluefields lived up to its billing as one the best Rivalries in the nation and did not disappoint!
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2019-10-23): USA Today Sports is conducting a contest in which readers can vote for their favorite high school football stadium in the country. [...] USA Today writes about Mitchell Stadium: "Opened in 1936, this venue sits in a park which straddles the state border. Mitchell Stadium was named for the city manager of Bluefield, West Virginia, who oversaw funding and construction of the venue. Mitchell serves as the home to both Bluefield High in West Virginia and Graham High directly across the border in Virginia."
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2021-10-15): One of the first people that I ran into when I got to Mitchell Stadium, where both universities play their home football games, was Jay Gray. Gray is a Bluefield, VA native who played basketball in late 90s. He was one of several alumni who spoke to me this winter about making sure there was clarity regarding that situation. [...] As a history buff, I wanted to view more of the campus, but time wasn’t on my side. I had to get to Mitchell Stadium to talk to alumni as they celebrated their HBCU Homecoming. [...] After a few quick convos and a great piece of chicken hot off the grill courtesy of J & Z Grilling, I started to make my way up the hill to the stadium. I was greeted by a golf cart wheeled by Derrick Price, the former basketball coach and current AD at Bluefield State. He is the man who President Robin Capehart tasked with putting together a plan that would start a football program from scratch in roughly a year during the middle of a global pandemic. He gave me a ride up the hill and told me, with confidence, that they were building something special.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-08-29): Latest True Fact-checks in West Virginia Mike Oliverio stated on August 29, 2023 in a Facebook post: "A few years back," Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., "was voted the best high school football field in America." Joe Manchin stated on August 26, 2022 in a tweet: West Virginia is poised to "receive $25M for 160 orphaned well clean-up projects across the state." West Virginia Republican Party stated on August 23, 2022 in a tweet: "Overdoses reached an all-time high in 2021." David Gura stated on October 27, 2021 in a tweet: "FUN FACT: West Virginia is home to zero billionaires." Kathryn Moffett Bradford stated on September 1, 2021 in comments at a WVU faculty meeting: "If you look at the hospitalizations at Ruby Memorial in West Virginia, and around the country, 90% to 95% of those hospitalized are unvaccinated." David McKinley stated on August 10, 2021 in a tweet: "Overdose deaths in WV are up 45% from the prior year." [...] Mike Oliverio stated on August 29, 2023 in a Facebook post: "A few years back," Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., "was voted the best high school football field in America."
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2020-07-01): Nestled in the beautiful mountains on the West Virginia-Virginia border is historic Mitchell Stadium, which won the title of "Best High School Football Stadium" in America by USA Today High School Sports last year. [...] Mitchell Stadium is home to both the Bluefield, West Virginia Beavers and the Bluefield, Virginia-based Graham G-Men. It makes for one of the county's top high school rivalries. [...] That's easy to understand for many reasons, including a chance to coach at the best high school football stadium in America.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-08-23): BLUEFIELD, WV (WVNS) — As residents from Mercer County, West Virginia and Tazewell County, Virginia prepare for the ‘Battle of the Bluefields’, Mitchell Stadium has long been ready for these colossal clashes. [...] Mitchell Stadium services both Bluefield High School located in Bluefield, West Virginia and Graham High School in Bluefield, Virginia and since the field’s implementation in 1936 the two have long battled for the right to be the Bluefield team. While the Beaver-Graham game has been a longstanding feud, one other righteous feud took place in the 50s. [...] Local West Virginia and Virginia residents have long-known the greatness that is Mitchell Stadium, but in 2019 it received some national recognition. On November 4, 2019, Mitchell Stadium was selected as "America’s Best High School Football Stadium" in a poll conducted by USA Today. In the final round, Mitchell earned nearly 60% of the final round vote, receiving a total of 2,149,143 votes, 5,775,000 total votes across four rounds.
Claim: “A few years back,” Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield, W.Va., “was voted the best high school football field in America.” (Mike Oliverio, 2023-08-29)
Evidence (2023-03-31): In Bluefield, this was particularly true of football. Coach Merrill Gainer came to Bluefield in 1959 and proceeded to win four state championships from 1959 to 1967 with an overall record of 87-6-1. [...] From the front page of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Nov. 22, 1975: "Championship football fever has spread throughout Bluefield as fans will notice on their way to today’s State AAA title game at Mitchell Stadium. At the top is the message flashing at the First National Bank in downtown Bluefield while Appalachian Power (bottom left) its own version as they welcome the Eagles to town and while the Holiday Inn message does the same. Kickoff is set for 1:30. (Photo by Jim Gilreath and Ray Lynch)." [...] Stubby Currence’s Press Box column the day of the 1975 West Virginia AAA Title Game was to be played at Mitchell Stadium.