Housing shortage looms as prices push buyers to limit range
During a Princeton stop, Sen. Shelly Moore Capito warned housing shortages are widespread, not just local. Bluefield Realtor Charlotte Perdue noted demand outpacing supply, with most buyers seeking homes priced 75 000 to 125 000 dollars. In Mercer County only 10 listings fit that band, while Tazewell County has two.
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Shelly Moore Capito
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Bluefield prepared for rail emergency amid hazardous cargo transit
Bluefield officials say readiness steps are in place as Norfolk Southern trains pass through Mercer County and the city rail yard. Local manager Cecil Marson expresses confidence in emergency services and fire crews to respond swiftly to any derailment or chemical spill, noting prior training and coordination with Princeton emergency centers.
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Second lawsuit filed by Mountain State Justice on behalf of mobile home residents
A nonprofit law firm, Mountain State Justice, has filed a second suit on behalf of tenants in five Mercer County manufactured housing communities. The action targets an out of state private equity firm Smith Management LLC, its subsidiaries, and a local property manager over rent increases and harsh community rules.
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WV Senate moves bill to teach intelligent design in schools
A West Virginia Senate bill advancing to third reading would let public school teachers include intelligent design in K through 12 curricula as a theory of origin. Senators Chandler Swope and Mark Maynard support the measure while House Chair Joe Ellington will review details if it passes the Senate.
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