Alpha Resolves West Virginia mine reclamation bond dispute
Alpha Natural Resources and West Virginia regulators reach a consent order to cut self bonded reclamation obligations, back remaining self bonds with 39 million in financial commitments, and continue mine reclamation. DEP cites enhanced assurance while Alpha considers bankruptcy restructuring and potential permit implications. Alpha cites bankruptcy law limits on post ing commercial bonds. If unresolved, regulators warn of permit revocation and broader state impact. Alpha holds over 500 mining permits in West Virginia and previously settled a Wyoming bond dispute granting $61 million priority to reclaim two mines there.
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Charleston
Alpha Natural Resources
West Virginia
Bristol
Alpha
DEP
Randy Huffman
Wyoming
Trial paused as Mercer County mother seeks mental health eval
The Mercer County case of Christina Bolin charged with child abuse for an infant who is blind and brain damaged was continued for a psychological evaluation for Battered Women's Syndrome. Bolin and Billy White face multiple charges after the May 2014 incident involving four other children and state custody arrangements.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Christina Lynn Bolin
Billy White
White
Sgt. M.D
Clemons
Women and Children’s Hospital
Charleston
Bolin
Mercer County Child Protective Service
Dominion seeks permit to dump coal ash wastewater into rivers
Dominion Virginia Power seeks state approval to discharge millions of gallons of treated coal ash wastewater daily from two plants into the James River and a creek feeding the Potomac. Environmental groups and some legislators oppose the draft permit, calling for stricter metals limits and more study before issuing a decision.
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Richmond, Va
Dominion
Virginia Power
James River
Potomac River
Virginia Department of Environmental Quality
Christmas gifts and memorials noted with balances
A Christmas continuation lists donations including Eddie and Billie Boyd $25 Anonymous $25 in memory of Joseph and Nancy Hindsley by Nancy Hindsley Spruill $50 in memory of John Williams by Janice Williams $100 in memory of Bernard and Sheila Shorter by Bernie and Sandy $100 office staff at The Strupp Family $100. Previous balance $9,647 Today's total $990 New balance $10,637 Correction in memory of the Austin Family includes Floriene Austin and others $125. Www.baron))
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Eddie
Billie Boyd
Joseph C Hindsley Jr
Nancy P Hindsley
Nancy Hindsley Spruill
John R. Williams
Janice Williams
Bernard
Sheila Shorter
Bernie
Sandy
Austin Family
R.A. Austin Sr
Mary Glen Austin
Robert R “Bob” Austin Jr
Mary Ann
Floriene Austin
Charleston fights floods with tunnels and pumps project
Charleston faces rising seas and urban growth as floodwater overwhelms streets and historic districts. The city funds a 250 million flood-control program with tunnels and pump stations, after 80 million in drainage work limited damage in a 1000-year storm. Mayor Riley notes ongoing work beneath 350-year-old buildings on the Ashley and Cooper Rivers.
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Harleston
S.C
Charleston
Hamilton Davis
South Carolina Coastal Conservation League
America
Joseph P. Riley Jr
South Carolina
Riley
Ashley
Cooper Rivers
Davis
Erika Spanger Siegfried
Climate & Ene
Union of Concerned Scientists
Fort Sumter
Dogs help deter crime and celebrate Bluefield event
The police department added two dogs trained for drug detection and bite capability, funded by donations, to deter crime. The Holiday of Lights drew 18 000 visitors and a 5k had 170 runners this year. Public comment praised Small Business Saturday, noting strong turnout for Bluefield and the Landmark antique mall with 45 visitors. The board received Jamie Null’s year end report as Mercer County CVB director. Contact Blake Stowers at lstowers bdtonline.com.
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Rideout
Mercer County
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Jon Bolt
Brushfork
Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department
Bluefield Rescue Squad
Mercer County Sheriff's Department
West Virginia State Police
Islators
DEQ
William Hayden
State Water Control Board
Cathy
A-1
Strupp
Phyllis
David
Amanda
Robert Keaton
Baron
Jack
el Ee Ee Ae
Ae Indows
U.S
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