Charleston lands WV Super 6 Football Championship in bluefield bid
Local leaders were informed by email that Charleston won the bid to host West Virginia's Super 6 State Football Championship. Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield had been among five venues considered, with Bluefield and Mercer County officials promoting it as a potential site.
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High risk population charter school proposal advances
Senate Bill 860 would create a high risk population charter school within a public high school for students facing serious discipline and vulnerable youth including foster care and homelessness. Enrollment would be by application, with Sen. Patricia Rucker stating the model aims to relieve overcrowded classrooms and better aid struggling students.
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Patricia Rucker
R-Jefferson
West Virginia House OKs plan to phase out Social Security tax
The West Virginia House of Delegates approved a bill to cut and gradually eliminate the state income tax on Social Security benefits over three years. The measure, backed by GOP Gov. Jim Justice, would reduce the tax 35 percent this year, 65 percent in 2025, then end it by 2026, sending the bill to the Senate for consideration.
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Berkeley County
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Mercer Animal Shelter Adoption Drive Continues Under Code Red
Mercer County Animal Shelter keeps its Code Red status as cages fill with dogs and cats. Brute the pit bull greeted visitors while volunteers waive adoption fees through Saturday. Director Stacey Harman cites ongoing intake and aims to place at least ten more animals to free space for emergencies. Code Red signals possible euthanasia if space runs out. Harman notes past Code Red feedback and explains the effort to publicize the situation.
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Virginia Pick 3 to Pick 4 lottery results brief
Lottery box lists Pick 3 numbers 8 7 7 and Pick 4 numbers 4 3 6 5. Classified ads, comics, crossword, Dear Abby, horoscope appear in the inner section with brief listings.
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