Virginia Republicans clash with Democrats over redistricting plan
In Richmond the GOP claims the Democrats seek a partisan power grab with a plan to fix constitutionally challenged districts, urging no chance of passage as lawmakers meet in a special session to comply with a court order to redraw the map by October 30. The debate centers on preserving incumbents, delaying action, and discussing a constitutional amendment process for nonpartisan redistricting after the 2020 census.
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New attack intensifies safety concerns at Western State Hospital
Staff at Western State Hospital in Lakewood Washington describe a weekend assault on a nurse and a new incident on Wednesday on the high security forensic unit. A patient punched the nurse knocked her to the floor and stomped on her head. Workers protested demanding safer ward assignments and met with CEO Dave Holt. The 850 bed facility has faced long running health and safety violations and CMS suspended accreditation and about 53 million in funds.
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Mercer County Recycling Center tightens rules for recyclables
Briefs note that as of September 1 2018 Mercer County recycling center requires separating recyclables into mixed paper cardboard aluminum plastics 1 and plastics 2 with mixed recyclables now counted as trash. For details call 304 327 2401 ext 2409.
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Ex student sues Marshall over mishandled 2016 assault probe
A former Marshall University student sues the Board of Governors claiming the university violated Title IX and its policies by mishandling a 2016 sexual assault complaint. The suit alleges repeated requests to stop, a corroborating witness, and no hearing before a not responsible finding.
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School bus driver charged with DUI while transporting students
West Virginia state police say 34 year old David Lee Justice Jr drove a school bus with students to a soccer game while intoxicated. A Natural Resources officer stopped the weaving bus and Justice failed field sobriety tests then was arrested. blood test results pending. The Mingo County Board of Education is reviewing the incident.
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Virginia Regulators Find Dominion Customers Overcharged in 2017
Virginia regulators say Dominion Energy customers paid more than 300 million dollars in excessive rates in 2017 as the company posted a nearly 14 percent return on equity. Appalachian Power also earned over 26 million in excess revenues that year under a new law aimed at boosting grid and renewable investments.
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Virginia schools spend thousands to curb phones in class
Roanoke County school board approves a pilot program for math classes at William Fleming and Patrick Henry high schools. The district will buy at least 700 lockable pouches from Yondi in San Francisco, rented at about 19 dollars each for the school year. Pouches lock magnetically and are released only by the teacher. Arrival is expected mid September.
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Correction correcting player name mix up Marcus Neal
The August 29 report misidentified Bluefield State College freshman Marcus Neal as Marcus Mills in a basketball article. The piece clarifies Neal is the correct player and notes the error was in the Wednesday publication.
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Bluefield State College
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