Mercer 911 fee increase approved by county commissioners
Mercer County will raise the landline 911 emergency services fee from 1.50 to 3 per month to align with statewide cellular fees. Officials cite aging equipment, rising demand, and the need for a next generation system with text, photo, and video capabilities, with upgrades expected in three to four months.
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Home Destroyed By Early Morning Blaze In Bluefield
Bluefield firefighters battled an ear ly morning fire at 139 Balsam Street. The blaze consumed about 75 percent of the home before crews arrived, but no deaths or major injuries were reported. One Bluewell Volunteer firefighter sustained a minor ankle injury. Crews credited fast response and aggressive attack for keeping the adjacent house safe.
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Death Probe Underway In McDowell County Starvation Case
McDowell County officials say the six to seven year old girl died from malnutrition with the case tracing back to Davidson County North Carolina. Sheriff Martin West notes the girl had only recently been in McDowell for three days and investigators will share updates as available.
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West Virginia leaders urge stronger rounds on addiction policy
At a Charleston roundtable officials including Sen. Joe Manchin and Recovery Point's Matt Boggs urged faster expungement of nonviolent felonies and broader use of medication assisted treatment. They called for more funding for treatment centers and clearer pathways for offenders to return to work. Dr Carl Sullivan noted MAT can stabilize recovery and help people rejoin society.
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Pocahontas County Search Leads to Estimated Cadaver Find
A Pocahontas County man guided investigators to the burial site where the body was found. Cahill noted it took substantial digging and said Tuesday's effort involved city, county, and state officers, fire fighters, EMS crews, and cadaver dog teams if the remains are Mykala's. He estimated the body floated about six miles from her Mill Hill Drive home. Cahill added that everyone is satisfied to close this chapter.
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Officials push back Brunch Bill decision in city meeting
City officials tabled the second reading of a Brunch Bill ordinance to allow certain license holders to serve alcohol at 10 a.m. Sundays, with a two week delay for wording review. Public comments urged street repairs and more police surveillance amid illegal dumping on Charleston Terrace and High Street.
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West Virginia to see lower gas utility bills statewide
State officials say two thirds of residents will save as eight of twelve natural gas utilities seek to cut purchased gas charges. Mountaineer Gas Company requests a 6.55 percent rate drop, reducing typical bills by about $2.21 for customers. Interim rates take effect November 1.
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