Alcohol sales rise in Virginia ABC reports record profit
Virginia sold more alcohol at state stores and restaurants with ABC posting a record $134 million profit and contributing $1.7 billion to the general fund over five years. Fiscal year sales rose nearly 5 percent to $769 million, with 27.8 million transactions and 4.29 million cases sold. Jack Daniel's led dollar sales among brands despite vodka gains.
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Colorado's first legal pot sales delayed by red tape
Colorado poised to start recreational marijuana sales on January 1 but state and local licensing delays push openings well past New Year’s Day. About 160 shops face inspections, zoning hearings, and background checks, with Aspen Aurora and Boulder signaling no Jan 1 openings. Local governments set opening hours and fees, while industry executives warn many shops may not open on Jan 1.
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House Republicans back budget deal amid GOP rift
President Boehner defended the year end budget accord as a step forward while blasting tea party aligned groups for opposing it. The plan would cut about 85 billion over 10 years replacing 65 billion in auto spending cuts and delay deficits reduction, with Senate approval uncertain and Democrats split over unemployment benefits.
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West Virginia Board Approves Flexible School Calendars
The West Virginia Board of Education approved a policy giving counties more control over school calendars, allowing year round calendars if communities prefer, while not mandating year round instruction. Counties must hold two public hearings and create plans to makeup instructional time lost to weather and other disruptions, with faculty senates meeting on noninstruction days. May 1 is the deadline to submit calendars for 2014-2015.
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Church elder faces multiple felony abuse charges in Mercer hearing
Probert, a Westminster Presbyterian elder, appeared before Mercer County Magistrate Jim Dent on felony charges including sexual abuse by a custodian and obscenity offenses. Bond set at 100000, with 10 percent posted. Police and church officials urge victims to come forward as church vows safeguards and full cooperation with investigators.
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I-77 Closed After Debris. Northbound Detour Planned
I-77 remains closed for the day for debris removal and additional contractor work. The northbound fast lane should reopen by dusk while the slow lane stays shut indefinitely. Detours route northbound traffic via U S 52 and U S 460 to reconnect with I-77 north at Princeton Exit 9. Extra travel time of 30 to 45 minutes expected. Local traffic urged to use alternate routes. Contact Anne Elgin at aelgin bottonline.com.
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Princeton Grow House Bust Nets Marijuana Plants
The Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force with Mercer County officials seized a three bedroom grow house in Princeton. Police found 98 hydroponic marijuana plants valued at about 400000 dollars and equipment worth 50000 dollars. Shante M. McKinley, 28, of Princeton was arrested on cultivating marijuana with more charges possible as investigators determine how long the operation ran.
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Community Christmas Tree fundraiser boosts Bluefield drive
Organizers plan a Saturday December 21 donation event from noon to 1 30 PM at the city auditorium Stadium Drive Bluefield to help 825 children. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph coordinates last minute referrals from charities and health agencies while an estimated 40 additional children may join. Contributions may be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph c o Community Christmas Tree PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or dropped at the Telegraph office with checks payable to the Community Christmas Tree Fund. Wednesday contributions include a December balance of 21 808 00 with multiple memorial gifts and donations from Persatti Diana Brookshire Pilgrim Baptist Church Erika and Edward French and others.
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