West Virginia debates legalizing more powerful fireworks
The state weighs legalizing explosive fireworks amid private sector audits after each policy period. Supporters project a $1.2 million annual firefighters pension from sales, with LOSAP proposed for volunteers and ties to service milestones. Firefighters back legalization to curb illegal shipments and reward long service.
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D-Fayette
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Senate
Billy ‘Wayne Bailey
Wyoming
Fireworks Alliance
Miller
Gauley River rafting season starts Sept 5 amid drought shifts
West Virginia outfitters expect about 40,000 rafters and thousands of private boaters during a 23 day Gauley River release starting Sept 5 as summer drought reduces flows elsewhere. Annual Bridge Day on Oct 18 ties to the Gauley season with water releases Fridays through Mondays.
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Summersville Lake
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Arnold
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Tennessee
Pigeon River
Chattooga
Georgia
Summersville
Walters win crowns Mercer tailgate garden champions
Janie and Colin Walters were celebrated as West Virginia's best vegetable gardeners during the Mercer County Tailgate Market season. The couple, regulars since 1981, received a rosette and a blown glass pear from Blenko along with praise from vendors and buyers who gathered for a post sale cookout at the Mercer County Technical Education Center parking lot. Colin retired after 43 years with Virginia Steel, and Janie recalled joining the market when the program was in its infancy.
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Blenko
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Virginia
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Janie
Colin
Mercer County Technical Education Center
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Virginia Steel
Bluefield
Mercer County Tailgate Market Inc
Towns Club Dinner Alert Seeks New Members
The article notes the Towns club continuation from B-1 and mentions founding in 1954. People interested in joining or making reservations for the dinner should contact Tammy Acken at 304 887 5850.
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Tammy Acken
Puckett to keynote opening at regional HR summit
State Senator Phillip Puckett will deliver opening remarks at the 2nd Annual Human Resources in the Real World Summit in Abingdon Virginia. The two day event September 11 12 at the Martha Washington Inn features workshops by leaders across industries including banking manufacturing healthcare mining and retail. Contact Maggie Asbury Carilton Tazewell Community Hospital for information.
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Abingdon
Phillip Puckett
Russell
Appalachian Society of HR Management
Tazewell Area
Asbury
Trading Spaces at CU funds dorm improvements at Concord University
Concord University hosts “Trading Spaces at CU” with Dr. Aloia living seven days in Wooddell Hall. Donors pledge 168 dollars for a full week or 72 dollars for through Wednesday to support dorm renovations. Loretta Young and Kati Whittaker coordinate donations via development concord.edu or phone numbers (304) 384-5257 and (304) 384-5348.
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Dr. Aloia
Concord University
Dr. Alda
Mary
Loretta Young
Kati Whittaker
Wooddell Hall
Aloia
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