IRS phone scam warning targets Charleston area residents
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey warns of a nationwide style IRS tax scam. Callers threaten arrest or penalties to coerce payment via prepaid debit card or money order, using fake IRS badges and social security last digits to seem legitimate. The IRS says never demand prepayment or threaten violence. Contact IRS directly at 1 800 829 1049 or Attorney General Consumer Protection at 1 800 368 8808.
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Internal Revenue Service
West Virginia
Patrick Morrisey
IRS
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DMV
Morrisey
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Attorney General’s
Consumer Protection Office
Do vitamins really block disease search ends
AAP report notes two major studies show multivitamins did not protect aging minds or prevent heart attacks. Researchers caution against routine supplementation while urging diet and exercise as primary health strategies.
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Washington
Annals of Internal Medicine
Journal
Cynthia Murrow
U.S
U.S. Preventive Services Task Force
Howard Sesso
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
Boston
Sesso
Harvard
I-77 hillside landslide prompts continued work and lane changes
Crews continue removing rocks using manual methods after a hillside collapse along I-77. Officials emphasize worker safety and public risk mitigation as southbound lanes stay open since December 13 and the fast lane near mile-marker 3 opens after dusk, with northbound closures planned for Tuesday morning.
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Camden
Mega Millions jackpot fuels rush at local stores
Bluefield Virginia and nearby outlets report sales surge as players race to buy tickets ahead of the Mega Millions drawing. Clerks note many purchases rise to five or ten dollar bets while workers anticipate a busy Tuesday and a machine expected to be “smoking” with activity.
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Pam Pilkins
Veterans fund data questioned amid charity spending concerns
AP reports show 2002 to 2006 charity funds spent about 43 percent on veteran aid while fees and overhead absorbed the rest. In 2007 the foundation raised 144275 with only about 10000 for programs and over 105000 for professional fundraising. Five-year review found programs funded over 10 percent only once, 12.5 percent in 2009. The charity watchdog limits not enforced by state. Greg Jordan.
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Charity Navigator
Jake Glance
West Virginia
Secretary of State’s
Secretary of State
Community Christmas Tree donations and totals update
The article details the Little Jimmie campaign providing gifts to local children. It lists donation amounts to the Community Christmas Tree Fund at Bluefield Daily Telegraph, notes a Monday starting balance of 23 633.00, and shows numerous contributions in memory or honor of loved ones. It ends with today’s total and total to date.
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Bluefield Union Mission
Frameworks Plus
Princeton
Juanita Swatts
Craig Hammond
Sis Hammond
Moss In
Jimmie
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Daily Telegraph
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