West Virginia National Guard ends jail assistance
The West Virginia National Guard finished its duties aiding juvenile and adult lockups with 106 Army and three Air Guard members serving at 18 facilities from Feb 8 to July 31. They performed administrative tasks and security staffing to free corrections officers for direct supervision while authorities pursued long-term solutions. Governor Jim Justice declared a state of emergency in December to address jail staffing and authorized Guard involvement.
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West Virginia National Guard
National Guard
Jim Justice
Department of Military Affairs and Public Safety
Army National Guard
Air National Guard
State Guard
James Hoyer
Boil water advisory issued for Princeton and Lashmeet WV
West Virginia American Water warned Princeton and Lashmeet customers to boil tap water for 24 hours after a main break. About 30 customers in Green Acres Princeton and Reese Harmon Ridge Lashmeet affected. restoration times estimated 4:30 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. Water must be boiled one minute, cooled, and kept refrigerated. avoid home filters for disinfection. Customers will be notified via CodeRED and when testing is complete, advisory will be lifted. For info call 1-800-685-8660.
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American Water Issues
Boil Water Advisory
Princeton
Lashmeet
Mercer County
American Water
Green Acres
Grass Way
Finch Ave
Green Acres Loop
Orchard Lane
Damson Road
Water Company
Reese Harmon Ridge Road
West Virginia American Water
Community Briefs Highlight Back-to-School Aid and Tax Holiday
Bluefield area churches partner to distribute school supplies at the Farmer's Market on August 8 from 6 to 8 pm for students pre k through high school. A hot dog meal, popcorn and games accompany the event. Virginia sales tax holiday runs August 3 to 5 for qualified school supplies clothing footwear and energy efficient products. Also notes mobile office hours for Rep. Evan Jenkins across several towns in August and a Concord University Abracadabra taping inviting audience participation for two shows on August 2 with Mike the Magician and cast.
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Blueheld
Farmer’s Market
Bluefield
Richmond
Athen
Concord University
Alexander Fine Arts Center
Mike the Magician
Mike
Daisy
Salty the Pirate
Peace marks return of Korean War dead to Hawaii
In Honolulu, remains of dozens of presumed U S war dead arrived for analysis after a North Korea handover. Vice President Pence led a solemn ceremony as caskets were carried off planes, with U S military officials noting many remain unidentified after decades.
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Honolulu
U.S
Hawaii
United Nations
South Korea
Mike Pence
Pence
Phil Davidson
U.S. Indo-Pacific
North Korea
Kaakimaka
Defense POW/MIA
South
Osan
South Korean
Vincent Brooks
Jim Mattis
China
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Rocky Gap Tree Service
Hanwell Kaakimaka
John Kaakimaka
31St Infantry
Army
7Th
Diamond Head Crater
Marsha Mattingly
Ne Ceo Ag
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