House backs temporary spending bill to avert shutdown
The Republican led House narrowly approved a short term funding bill to prevent a shutdown, sending the bill to the Senate as divisions over immigration health care and national security linger into next year. The measure passes 231 to 188 with Democrats calling it a failure of governance amid extended stopgap spending. Senate action was expected later Thursday as lawmakers race toward year end.
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West Virginia tops nation in overdose death rate in 2016
National Center for Health Statistics data show West Virginia with an age adjusted overdose death rate of 52 per 100,000 in 2016, the highest in the United States. Ohio moved to second, New Hampshire third, and synthetic opioids like fentanyl drove most deaths with a rate of 6.2 per 100,000 involving synthetic opioids. The CDC notes over 63,600 U.S. overdose deaths in 2016 and a 21 percent rise from 2015 to 2016.
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Chambers mull merger to form regional chamber
Cline outlined a planned merger of two chambers creating a larger regional body to boost economic development and political clout. If approved, operations would start Jan. 1, 2019 with a new governing board and shared programs.
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Dismissed. Vehicle crash linked to impaired driving case
Investigators indicate Joseph Smith may have been the driver after a May 30 pursuit in Bluefield where a vehicle traveled 55 mph in a 35 mph zone, crossed the center line, and fled. Officers were struck during detainment efforts causing multiple injuries. the crash occurred at Princeton Avenue and Lee Street.
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Holiday liquor hours notice across states staggered
Spirits officials outline Christmas Eve and Christmas Day store hours with Virginia ABC detailing early openings on Eve and closures on Christmas Day. In Bluefield One Stop Beverage Mart reports 9:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. hours and reminders that liquor won’t be sold Sunday or Monday. Virginia stores will close at 6 p.m. on Eve and all day on Christmas Day. New Year’s Eve operates with Saturday hours but closes by 9 p.m. Virginia ABC directs customers to local stores and the website for specifics.
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