Water access spurs plan to extend public supply on Browning Lambert Mountain
Mercer County officials reported April 18 fires at Nelson Pigg Auto Salvage on Browning Lambert Mountain burned over 50 acres as tanks hauled water from Montcalm two miles away due to hydrant absence. Firefighters from Mercer and nearby departments kept flames from homes. no injuries reported. Commission president Bill Archer said extending public water to Browning Lambert Mountain and other unserved areas is a priority.
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Empowerment Academy brings students to Concord University for career insights
ATHENS After a pandemic delay Peterstown Middle School's Empowerment Academy resumed with seventh graders touring Concord University. Teacher Karsyn Dusold said the program lets students learn from real professionals in various occupations, emphasizing direct guidance over classroom lecturing.
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Abortion suit against West Virginia clinic dropped
The Women's Health Center of West Virginia in Charleston had sued for a injunction to resume abortions after closing in September 2022 due to a new state law. Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said the case is voluntarily dismissed in U S District Court in Charleston. The clinic had provided abortions since 1976, with Roe v Wade’s influence waning after the Supreme Court ruling.
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Bluefield Plans Demolitions Across City
Bluefield will raze about 40 dilapidated structures this month after receiving a 1.5 million dollar DEP grant last year. Mercer County also drew 1.5 million and Princeton was awarded 275 thousand dollars for related demolition efforts.
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