Mercer County to hold ATV public hearing in Windmill Gap
The Mercer County Commission schedules a 10 a.m. public hearing at the courthouse in Princeton to hear input on ATV use in Windmill Gap. No decisions will be made. Residents raised issues about four wheeler traffic disrupting sleep, with comments limited to Windmill Gap area.
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City considers rate increase for sanitary services
The sanitary board proposes a rate hike after a May revenue shortfall for five straight months, with public hearings planned and potential association intervention sought. City officials express willingness to dialogue while avoiding premature voting and noting past declines in usage and revenue. Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Pocahontas Faces School Consolidation Debate and New Jobs
Pocahontas residents vow to fight any plan to close the combined Pocahontas High School and middle school as 340 new correctional center jobs shift to Tazewell County. Residents cite potential student achievement impact and accreditation concerns while awaiting board responses at a Monday meeting.
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King Coal Highway bridges begin work in Bluefield area
Contractors will start two 160 foot high bridges over Route 19 on the King Coal Highway project after utilities are removed. Ahern and Associates won the contract in June with a July 10 notice to proceed. work begins in two to three weeks pending approvals. The 95 mile corridor spans Mingo to Mercer counties with related segments to Huntington and Welch, linking into I 73/74 corridors.
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Police seek husband in domestic violence case update
Law enforcement seeks Michael Kanode after Sherry Kanode obtained a domestic violence petition. Kanode was arrested July 31 for violating the petition and was last seen driving a white Dodge construction van. County 911 and Greg Jordan can provide information on his whereabouts.
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Barons Face Uncertain Home Games and City Revenue
The Bluefield Barons plan a second home game at Peterstown Middle School after being denied plays in Bland Tazewell and Mercer counties. City officials say Mitchell Stadium is unavailable and debate contract terms, gate revenue and deficits from the Barons second season, with a net shortfall around five thousand dollars.
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