West Virginia mine permit hearing nears ruling on Kanawha area
The West Virginia Surface Mine Board hears testimony on Keystone Industries KD No. 2 surface mine near Kanawha State Forest. The process began Aug 11 and could take months to reach a decision after final briefs. Keystone agreed to a mitigation fee and forest access limits.
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Boston Marathon bombing suspect's friend pleads guilty
Dias Kadyrbayev, a college friend of Dzhokhar Tsarnaev, pleaded guilty in federal court to impeding the investigation by removing a laptop and a backpack from Tsarnaevs dorm room at UMass Dartmouth. He faces up to seven years under the plea, with sentencing set for Nov 18 after probation review.
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State and federal aid advance Bull Creek flood relief
West Virginia officials announce a joint state and federal emergency funding plan for Bull Creek in McDowell County. The NRCS Emergency Watershed Protection program will provide 350000 dollars with state matching funds to restore streams and reduce future flood risk after early June flooding. Bill Archer.
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West Virginia seeks photos for 12th Wildflower calendar
West Virginia DEP and Transportation seek photos for the 12th annual Roadsides in Bloom calendar. Judges pick 12 images to represent months with a Facebook grand prize winner on the 2015 cover. Entries limited to three per person, deadline October 1, photos must show flowers growing along a WV road.
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Brush Creek rehab eyed to shield Mercer County from floods
West Virginia officials and U S Rep Nick Rahall tour Brush Creek watershed Site 14 as planning advances for a 2018 rebuild. The NRCS says three sites total 2.5 million in Farm Bill funds with Site 14 costing 500000 and Sites 9 and 15 at about 1 million each. Officials call the earthen dams silent sentinels, protecting lives and property from higher rainfall floods.
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Security breach prompts calls for privacy safeguards
Community Health Services partners with Kroll to aid patients affected by a security breach. Affected individuals can access a dedicated website and toll free line for information and identity theft protection. Kroll has begun sending letters to victims and lists contact options for assistance.
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DEA Reschedules Hydrocodone Facing Tougher Penalties
The DEA finalizes hydrocodone rescheduling from Schedule III to II, increasing penalties and tightening prescriptions. Law enforcement leaders say tougher charges deter dealers. officials in Mercer, McDowell, and Wyoming counties note potential jail-to-penitentiary time shifts. Senator Manchin supports the move, citing fewer overdoses and healthier communities.
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