Winter storm watch looms for Appalachia region
The National Weather Service issues a winter storm watch for southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia with six to twelve inches of snow possible by Tuesday. Heavy snow expected today into early Tuesday, with risk of upgrades to a warning. Mercer County warns of power and road impacts as crews prepare for primary routes, private contractors, and emergency alerts. Residents urged to stock medicines, food, water, and baby supplies, and to call 911 for emergencies.
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Southwest Virginia
Weather Service
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Sekelsky
Department of Transportation
Mercer County
Buddy Campbell
Campbell
Mercer County Office of Emergency Services
OES
CBS
Barbara Hawkins
1997 in America A year of babies and tragedy in review
The year centered on child welfare and ethics from the McCaughey septuplets to JonBenet Ramsey. Debates swirled over fertility drugs, pageants, and parental responsibility while Diana's death and the princes drew global attention. The economy rose, tobacco settlements topped $368 billion, and political money murk kept Washington busy.
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Lincoln
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Landowners seek share of methane profits in Virginia wells
In southwest Virginia, more than 273 million dollars worth of methane has been extracted from coalfields since 1988, yet landowners see little benefit. A 1990 law stripped owners of methane rights, allowing large companies to drill under private property, prompting calls to revise the statute and grant landowners a fair share amidst concerns over timber damage and road bulldozing.
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Virginia
Jerry Ward
Garden Creek
Bill Ratliff
Consolidation Coal Co
Ferrel Hale
Buchanan County
Hale
Consolidation
Tom Hoffman
Jackson E. Reasor Jr
D-Bluefield
Del
Jackie Stump
D-Buchanan
Reasor
General Assembly
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