Judge in Texas blocks Obama transgender rules nationwide
A federal judge in Texas issued a temporary injunction blocking the Obama administration rule requiring public schools to let transgender students use bathrooms and locker rooms matching their gender identity. The ruling, by Judge Reed O Connor, says Title IX defines sex at birth and notes the process didn’t include required public comment.
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Virginia
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One Person Extricated in Rt 460 Two-Vehicle Crash
A Green Valley two vehicle crash on Rt 460 near Mercer Mall sent one unidentified person to the hospital Monday afternoon. Four people were involved, two in each car, with the crossing vehicle being broadsided. The injuries were not life threatening.
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Green Valley-Glenwood
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Shooting leaves two men hospitalized and under investigation
Boman was taken to Holston Valley Medical Center after five hours of surgery and remains in ICU in critical condition. Matney is at Roanoke Memorial Hospital awaiting surgery in critical condition. Authorities say ongoing tensions between Addair and Matney preceded an altercation around 11 p.m. Saturday. Bond was set for Addair in McDowell County Magistrate Court.
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Bond
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Peake
Pat Doss
Century 21
Bluefield
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Gordon Lambert
Trial Continues In Mercer County Slaying Case
In opening arguments prosecutors alleged Michael Neel executed his wife Kayla Neel and shot Dakota Walls after a dispute over divorce and child access. Defense countered Neel shot Walls first, then Kayla, calling it a dangerous act not first degree murder. The trial resumes at the Mercer County Courthouse.
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Kayla Neel
Harshbarger
Neel
Walls
William Flanigan
Ryan Flanigan
Flanigan
Bramwell
Princeton Police Department
Bluewell
Alan Christian
Scott Ash
Mercer County
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline
New McDowell County Resort Aims to Open Spring 2017
Radford resident Emmett Peake plans a 10 acre resort near Welch with a firepit pavilion and RV parking, plus showers, washers, and overflow spaces. The project could create 15 to 20 jobs and bolster Hatfield McCoy Trail tourism as officials push for lodging investments to support riders and economic growth.
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Radford
Peake
McDowell County
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McBride
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Gary
Welch
Town of War
Jeff Lusk
Hatfield-McCoy Trail Authority
Lusk
Indian Ridge
West Virginia
Mercer
McDowell
McAuliffe restores felon voting rights with limits in Virginia
The governor’s order allows felons who meet criteria to vote serve on juries run for office and become notaries with a voter registration letter included. The deadline to register is Oct 17. The Virginia Supreme Court struck down the order 4-3, while Republicans vow review. Kenneth Williams, a former inmate now running a reentry program, welcomes restoration and pledges to help others register.
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Virginia
Virginia Supreme Court
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GOP
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Supreme Court
Howell
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