Highway crews brace for winter with salt runs and black ice alerts
McBrayer explains prioritizing routes like Interstate 77 and U S Route 52 to keep open during storms. Crews monitor black ice, which forms from a thin water film that freezes, then reapply and scrape as needed. Salt supply is tightening but efforts in Charleston aim to prevent shortages.
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Keesecker Sentenced to 10-Year Sexual Offender Term
Keesecker will be registered as a sexual offender for 10 years and began serving her jail term at Southern Regional Jail in Beaver after Tuesday's sentencing hearing. Ash described the defendant’s probation and the judge's intent to have her spend time behind bars.
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Little Jimmie Obituaries Totals Donor Memorials
Contributions listed for memory tributes and donations amounting to 505 today. Names include Jack Thompson Jane Thompson Helen Lambert Harry Scapin Sam POP Jane Phiegar Powell ROA Rachel POOR Mary Gray Ellen Socaine Chris Elmore Bowen Royall Archer FROYE I Ann Sampson with totals across prior days culminating at 1 555 to date.
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Weatherization push expands help across Mercer counties
CASE reports a surge in weatherization requests with 137 households funded in Mercer Summers Monroe and Raleigh counties while over 300 families await assistance. Kits for low income residents will be delivered next week along with tips to reduce heat loss through windows and sealing. The Low Income Energy Assistance Program deadline runs to December 12. A "Communities in Action" CIA partnership aims to mobilize local groups to meet rising heating costs.
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Water rate dispute prompts Bluefield petition drive
City of Bluefield residents petitioned against a proposed rate increase by West Virginia American Water. PSC staff and CAD favor rate cuts of about 4.9 million and 3.1 million respectively, arguing the company already earned 14.76 million in annual revenue. Mayor Linda Whalen hailed chorus of over 500 signatures as evidence the public will press for fair rates and adequate service.
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Wall Street rebounds after big drop in volatile session
The Dow rose 270 points to 8419.09 as major indexes climbed over 3 percent amid renewed hope from Ford and GE. GM sought $12 billion in loans, while the Fed extended credit programs to ease markets. Investors remain cautious amid recession fears.
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