West Virginia Bill Targets Aggressive Panhandling
A proposed West Virginia House Bill 2236 would amend Article 6 of the state code to curb panhandling by defining in person solicitations for immediate money and imposing misdemeanor penalties, with exemptions for fire departments. The measure, introduced February 10 by Delegate Caleb Hanna, would bar panhandling at bus stops trains, public facilities, and in vehicles on streets or private property.
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Caleb Hanna
Nicholas
West Virginia
Panhandle
Bluefield Ridge Runners debut new logos in Bluefield
Bluefield Virginia will host the Appalachian League’s Bluefield Ridge Runners this summer at Bowen Field. The team unveils a new branding after MLB restructured the league, turning the circuit into a collegiate wood bat development summer league. General manager Rocky Malamisura called it a great day for baseball and expressed excitement for hosting this season.
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Jessica Nuzzo
Bluefield Ridge
Bowen Field
Appalachian League
Rocky Malamisura
Bluefield
Winter storm looms with sleet snow and ice forecast
Meteorologist Vance Joyner of the National Weather Service in Blacksburg warns of a major winter storm arriving tonight and Thursday. A 2 to 5 inch sleet snow mix is expected before freezing rain forms about a third of an inch on surfaces, likely causing power outages.
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Vance Joyner
National Weather Service
NWS
Blacksburg
Joyner
Deputy struck by vehicle as suspect arrested after pursuit
Mercer County deputies responded to two people passed out in a vehicle near Bluestone Health Care in Kegley. Deputy Bish was struck as the driver woke and became combative. Matthew Davis fled, prompting a pursuit and a pit maneuver on Route 71. Davis was captured and jailed facing possible attempted murder charges.
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Kegley
Princeton Area
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Bluestone Health Care
Route 19
Joe Parks
Matthew Davis
Davis
Parks
Sheriff’s Department
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