Lawmakers push prescription rule to curb meth ingredient
West Virginia legislators weigh tightening access to pseudoephedrine. Aimed at reducing meth labs despite NPLEx monitoring, the plan would require a doctor's prescription, citing rising lab busts and calls for federal action. House leader Don Perdue urges Morrisey probe into wholesalers and manufacturers while noting current limits fail to stop smurf buyers.
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Virginia governors race splits on mental health plan
At a Richmond forum Republican Ken Cuccinelli and Democrat Terry McAuliffe voiced support for expanding mental health services. McAuliffe backed Affordable Care Act Medicaid expansion to about 400,000 more Virginians, including 80,000 needing mental health care. Cuccinelli opposed expansion yet pledged more mental health funding and reform of the Medicaid agency.
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Tazewell County Fair carnival opens today
Tazewell Virginia fairgrounds launch carnival rides this afternoon as gates open at 3 PM and rides at 4 PM. Events include broom making poultry show martial arts alpaca bull racing with concerts by Jason Crabb Jeff Easter and Sheri Easter and Texaco Country Showdown. Admission starts at 1 dollar early week with higher weekend pricing.
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Football kickoff sparks senior year resolve across West Virginia
Players from Graham, Beavers, and rival teams express ambition and readiness as fall practice begins. Seniors Mark Large and Channing Mooney anticipate a strong season while coaches emphasize preparation, intensity, and a big cross-town rivalry game looming. Practice numbers vary by school as teams hit the turf across Princeton and James Monroe regions.
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Virginia congressman seeks NSA data review amid privacy concerns
U.S. Rep. Griffith of Virginia's 9th District calls for time frame on review of NSA data collection, citing a secret court and committee oversight. He supports balance between security and civil liberties and notes mixed constituent views. Hearing may wait until September due to congressional recess and need for a special Intelligence Committee meeting.
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Pocahontas Awaits ATV Lodging Boom City Sees Renewal
A plan to develop ATV lodgings in Pocahontas links town growth to new Spearhead Trail access in Tazewell County. Developers, including a Florida investor, outline prefabricated cabins and town hall lodging, with utilities in place and activity already visible along ATV routes. The project aims to revitalize an economy that declined after coal mine closures in the 1950s.
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