Clinton appoints first Black on 4th U.S. Circuit Court
President Clinton used a recess appointment to name Roger Gregory of Richmond Virginia the first African American on the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals which serves Maryland North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and West Virginia. Congress returns in January to consider a full nomination. The vacancy had lasted over a decade.
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Graduated licensing limits for teenage drivers discussed
DMV Commissioner Joe Miller champions a graduated licensing system as safer for highways and young drivers. Level 1 bans unsupervised driving and requires a 21 year old licensed driver present. Level 2 limits passengers under 19 unless family. Level 1 permits must stay in effect six months before Level 2 testing. 16 year olds may obtain a license after completing driving education. Testing sites in South Charleston and Charleston area will be open Dec. 30.
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Lawmakers weigh gas severance tax impact on Buchanan County
Buchanan County officials note years of coal decline have reduced jobs, population and tax revenues. A proposed two percent severance tax on natural gas gross sales is already in place, but producers’ income has risen since the last tax increase. Kilgore says eastern states tax gas more heavily than Virginia.
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Construction on I-73 I-74 interchange progresses
Highway crews continued work Wednesday grubbing cutting trees and installing right of way barriers. Trumble Construction of St. Albans holds the contract for the multi million dollar project. Some work will occur this winter but major interchange construction linking I-73 with U S 460 toward Princeton and I-74 with U S 52 on John Nash Boulevard will begin in early spring funded by federal dollars secured by Rep. Nick J. Rahall.
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Nehlen Reflects on WVU Football Era and Final Season
WVU coach Don Nehlen recalls turning around the Mountaineers from a four season losing stretch starting in 1979 to a 6-6 debut. He cites the 1988 undefeated year and Sugar Bowl appearance as peak moments while noting the Sugar Bowl loss to Florida as a major disappointment. He hints at future plans after coaching and confirms a 4 p.m. kickoff.
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Blaze destroys Abbs Valley home in early morning fire
An Abbs Valley woman escaped a mobile home fire about 2 am Wednesday. Mary Mitchem, sole occupant, lost everything inside the home as flames gutted it. Fire officials investigated the cause, likely a coal burning stove. Red Cross aid possible. Mitchem staying with her father.
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