Longer hours may mean more drive time
West Virginia state agencies will keep phones answered until 5 p.m. daily starting Monday under Gov. Bob Wise, a move aimed at better customer service but potentially extending drive times for residents needing licenses. Motor Vehicles Commissioner Roger Pritt may push to end driver’s license exams at 39 detachments and consolidate to 16 regional offices. WVU Oracle system upgrades face 18 months more work after a 17 million dollar install, with HR and billing still the only departments fully using Oracle.
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Bob Wise
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Interest free checks to flood damaged businesses Monday
The first checks for flood damaged businesses that applied for interest free loans will be distributed Monday at the Wyoming County Economic Development Authority in Pineville. The forgivable loan program covers up to 20000 with 20 percent erased each year while operating locally until none remains after five years.
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War games simulate peacekeeping efforts at home
At Quantico base, Marines and Army troops rehearse urban peacekeeping in Project Lincolnia. The simulated Mogadishu like capital tests rules of engagement as civilian demonstrators blend with guerrilla fighters. Retired Gen. Al Gray promotes experience to gain wartime wisdom.
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Somalia
Quantico Marine Corps Base
al Gray
Marine Corps
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Murderer ordered to mental health agency
In Charlottesville a judge ordered Jamie Jovan Poindexter, 19, to a state mental health facility after deeming him legally incompetent to stand trial for capital murder robbery and grand larceny in the April stabbing death of Alison Meloy 28. Poindexter and Meloy were neighbors. her body was found April 25. He will be sent to a state hospital to regain competence through treatment.
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University of Virginia
Jamie Jovan Poindexter
Alison J. Meloy
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Poindexter
Robert H. Downer Jr
Commonwealth
Jim Cambles
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