Hanshaw Renominated by WV Republicans for House Speaker
West Virginia House Republicans renominate Roger Hanshaw for speaker after a private caucus at the state Capitol. The full House votes January 9, 2019, to confirm the speaker as Tim Armstead steps down to join the state Supreme Court. Hanshaw pledges to craft a legislative agenda with fellow delegates.
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Virginia police gunfire injures suspect in Alexandria
Alexandria police say they shot and injured a suspect while responding to a shots fired call in a residential area. Officers encountered an armed individual during the investigation and the suspect was hospitalized. No names or further details were released.
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Research projects begin in opioid hard hit area
In Martinsville and Henry County Southside Virginia launches a two year study led by Virginia Tech to address the opioid epidemic. The Martinsville Bulletin notes high overdose rates and that Martinsville patients receive more opioids than anywhere else in the United States. Virginia Tech received 100000 dollars in federal funding for the project, which will include interviews with key stakeholders.
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Prison guards injured after inmate attack in Virginia
Two officers at Red Onion State Prison were attacked by a 31 year old inmate using a homemade weapon. One officer suffered upper body puncture wounds and the other a possible broken knee. Both are expected to be released from hospital later Sunday.
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Elkins mural themed quilt brightens Randolph Avenue wall
Elkins resident Kiana Hartman spent about a year creating a colorful quilt themed mural at Space ial Places Storage Units on Randolph Avenue. The project grew from Elkins Main Street Downtown Heritage Quilt Trail ideas with local help from Elkins Make it Shine and business owners Jeff and Deborah Welsh. Mayor Van Broughton praised the effort as evidence of community pride and collaboration between citizens and property owners.
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Earth plots three Mars landers and two orbiters
NASA reports InSight landed on Mars near Curiosity as Earth plans three new landers and two orbiters. Mars 2020 will seek rocks potential for ancient life and store samples for return in the early 2030s. ExoMars, China and UAE missions join a growing international effort to explore the red planet.
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Police find no evidence of crime in Kasem death case
Gig Harbor authorities completed an administrative probe into Casey Kasem death claims against his relatives and found no crime. The case will be sent to Pierce County prosecutors for review. Kasem died in 2014 in Gig Harbor after dementia and bed sores amid family legal battles over care and custody.
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