Charter school bill appears dead in West Virginia Legislature
West Virginia charter school legislation died after Senate Republicans postponed the bill amid a Finance Committee meeting with three Republicans absent. Democrat opposition cited potential discrimination against disabled and low income students, while proponents framed charter schools as parental choice. Senate Education Committee chair was Sen. Dave Sypolt.
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Snow removal challenge plagues Bluefield region
City crews in Bluefield Princeton and nearby towns battle packed snow piling along streets. Snow is shoveled to the sides and dumped in vacant city lots. officials cite limited equipment and a larger storm than usual.
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West Virginia Eyes End to Concealed Carry Permits
A West Virginia Senate panel backed a bill to remove the concealed handgun permit requirement, aiming to become the fifth state with no permit rule. Open carrying remains legal only with a permit and other states’ rules vary. The measure faces a mid-March legislative finish amid a GOP-led push.
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Woman charged in sexual assault case goes to trial
A Mercer County woman, Jessica Barela, 34, of Princeton, indicted in June 2014 with James Roland Irvin on charges of sexual assault first degree, sexual abuse first degree, and sexual abuse by a guardian. Barela appeared for a status hearing before Circuit Court Judge William Sadler as the case moves toward trial later this year. Irvin was convicted in 2014 on 30 counts and sentenced to at least 235 years in prison.
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