Uranium Swap Moves Iran Toward Nuclear Deal
A senior Russian diplomat told AP that Iran has allowed Moscow to transfer most of its enriched uranium to Russia ahead of implementation day for the July 14 nuclear deal. Iran must ship out all but 300 kilograms of its nearly nine tons of low enriched uranium, while other moves curb centrifuges and plutonium output. The IAEA monitors progress as sanctions relief hinges on full compliance next month.
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New River Gorge Offers 100 Mile NPS Centennial Challenge
New River Gorge National River and Blue Ridge scenic river host a 100 mile hiking challenge for 2016 to mark the National Park Service centennial. Participants register by email, track miles on trails in the two rivers, and prizes go to those who reach 100 miles within the year, with extra prize for the first 100 finishers.
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Taco Bell opens new Pounding Mill restaurant on Governor G C Peery Highway
The grand opening on Sunday December 27 at 12822 Governor G C Peery Highway Pounding Mill Virginia featured manager Clayton Yates and staff welcoming customers to the full service Taco Bell. The Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce celebrated the event.
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Goodwin Convicted of Willful Violations in Coal Mine Case
Goodwin convicted for the UBB disaster-related willful violations marking a landmark day for mine safety. The related Massey settlement includes a $220 million agreement, a $48 million safety research trust, $90 million for safety upgrades, $31 million in mine safety restitution, and $1.5 million for victims. Carol Casto named acting U S Attorney pending new appointment.
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Ex-coal CEO Don Blankenship gets loosened bond limits
Federal magistrate lowers Don Blankenship bond from 5 million to 1 million. He can travel freely in the United States and reside in Las Vegas. He may contact Massey employees and others involved in the Upper Big Branch investigation, where 29 miners died on April 5, 2010, with sentencing set for April 6 in Charleston.
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City moves to paid open gym at Sims Center
The Bluefield recreation chief Ridlehuber says a staff shortage prompted a shift to paid day passes for open gym at the Herb Sims Youth Center from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The policy helps track participants, improves safety, and aims to extend hours to 9 p.m. after leagues end in March.
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Shelter pets adoption drives reach new highs this December
Muncy reported the shelter adopted 61 dogs and 58 cats this month, nearly matching totals and avoiding euthanasia. With 138 animals on Dec 1, the shelter thanked Grant's Supermarket for sponsoring reduced fees, offering dogs at 50 dollars and cats at 25 off, with vaccines and spay neuter included.
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Virginia GOP requires loyalty pledge for March presidential primary
The Virginia State Board of Elections certified on December 16 that voters in the March Republican primary must sign a pledge stating their affiliation. party officials defended the rule as a reasonable threshold to ensure the GOP nominee. Trump allies criticized the move as exclusionary, noting the party’s lack of statewide wins since 2009.
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