Beckley Sues Bank Over Tax Revenue Drop
Beckley sues City National Bank after a 50 percent fall in business and occupation tax receipts. Bank argues many transactions occur in Cross Lanes where the town is unincorporated and tax rules differ. Municipal League cites loopholes costing cities up to 90 percent of revenue. Internet providers cited as an outdated tax gap. Local leaders urge tax code changes statewide.
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West Virginia
Beckley
City National Bank
West Virginia Municipal League
Municipal League
Lisa Dooley
Wise extends WV agency hours and funds dislocated workers
Governor Bob Wise announces extended state agency hours to 5 p.m. daily starting Aug 20 to improve service. The plan includes $8.5 million in National Emergency Grant funds to hire temporary dislocated workers for flood cleanup across eight counties, with applications via local WV Bureau of Employment offices.
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Bob Wise
West Virginia
Mercer
McDowell
Wise
Boone
Doddridge
Fayette
Raleigh
Taylor
Wyoming
National Emergency Grant Fund
Workforce Investment Act
Bureau of Employment
Tazewell coaches told to stop profanity at games
Tazewell County School Board members urged immediate action over coaches cursing players at basketball, football, and baseball games. Superintendent Hodock called for reports with location and coach details. first offense would trigger a verbal warning, with possible further action if behavior continues.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Robert “Spot” Steele
Steele
Hodock
Labor secretary backs coal miners commemorative stamp
Labor Secretary Elaine Chao endorsed a commemorative stamp for America's coal miners during the 25th anniversary of the National Mine Safety and Health Academy in Raleigh County. She urged approval by the Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee and the postmaster general, joining Rep. Capito and Rep. Ney in the push and thanking the United Mine Workers and Cecil Roberts for years of advocacy.
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Elaine Chao
America
National Mine Safety and Health Academy
Raleigh County
Chao
Shelly Moore
Capito
R-W.va
Bob Ney
Rohio
Congressman Ney
United States Citizen Stamp Advisory Committee
Postmaster General
United Mine Workers
UMWA
Cecil Roberts
Tazewell County Man Faces Capital Murder Indictment
A capital murder indictment secures a minimum twenty years to life term. Potter remains jailed without bond and is to be arraigned in Circuit Court. A deputy encountered Potter after a traffic stop near Route 102. He allegedly drew a Tec-9 as officers approached, prompting gunfire that left Potter wounded. A separate grand jury indicted Matthew Lee Millage and James Foster Kennedy for the June 11 New Peoples Bank robbery, conspiracy, and masking charges carrying possible life terms.
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Potter
New Bluefield
Sheriff’s Department
Martha Shewey
Bluefield
Sher
Iff
Jones
Grand Jury
New Peoples Bank
Claypool Hill
Matthew Lee Millage
James Foster Kennedy
Cedar Bluff
Insurance programs aid homeowners and businesses after flood
The article explains ICC claims for properties with substantial damage defined as repairs at or above 50 percent of pre flood value. ICC funds may elevate buildings, relocate them from flood plains, flood proof non residential structures, or demolish damaged buildings to restore security and peace of mind for individuals and the community.
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ICC
Free gospel concert for TASK at Tazewell Fairgrounds
A Friday 6 to 10 p.m. gospel music event at Nuckoll's Hall in Tazewell County Fairgrounds funds the TASK program. Admission is free with door prizes. performers include Flame of Fire and Pisgah groups, Mike and Cheryl Hawkins, Gospel Bluegrass, and others. Refreshments such as hot dogs and funnel cakes available. info via Robert Steele at (540) 988-3704.
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Nuckoll’s
Tazewell County Fairgrounds
Tazewell County
Flame of Fire
Midway Choir
Pisgah
Mike
Cheryl Hawkins
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