West Virginia leaders oppose highway funding rule changes
U.S. Senator Joe Manchin with colleagues Jay Rockefeller and Nick Rahall warn the new Republican majority in the House could wreck highway and transit funding. They say the proposed rule would jeopardize funding for Corridor H and the King Coal Highway, risking jobs and economic growth in West Virginia and across the nation. They urge Boehner to reconsider, citing the Highway Trust Fund's stable support for multi year projects.
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Bluefield
U.S
Joe Manchin
D-W.va
House of Representatives
Manchin
West Virginia
Jay Rockefeller
Nick Rahall
W.va
GOR
Highway Trust Fund
John Boehner
Spencer
U.S. Chamber of Commerce
House
King Coal Highway
Rahall
Officials: Crash victims remain in critical condition
Two people injured in a high speed chase crash remain in critical condition as of Wednesday. Michael Patrick Cdonnell, 43, of Bluefield, and Lisa Kelly Yost, of Bluefield, were ejected from a Pontiac Grand Am near College and Maryland Avenues. Cdonnell faces warrants for felony eluding and reckless driving. no charges for the female driver. Bluefield Va Police say state troopers and local agencies are reviewing the crash.
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Bluefield
Michael Patrick Cdonnell
Federal Street
Lisa Kelly Yost
Shady Avenue
College Avenue
Maryland Avenue
Harry Cundiff
Cundiff
Cdonwell
Chris Bailey
Commerce Drive
Commerce Street
Sam’s Club
Bailey
Cdonnell
West Virginia
Lewisburg
Joe Wilson
Sex offender arrested for failing to register address change
Former Bluefield resident Early Lee Whittaker, 42, was arrested at the Princeton detachment for failing to properly register his change of address after moving to Virginia. State Police say offenders must list moves before changing address or risk 1 to 5 years in prison.
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Princeton
Bluefield
Lee Whittaker
Tazewell County
J.C. Long
West Virginia
Long
Whittaker
Virginia
Ex-Va legislator indicted on bribery extortion charges
Former Newport News Del Phillip A. Hamilton, 58, is charged by a federal grand jury with bribery concerning federal funds and extortion under color of official right. The indictment alleges he sought a job as director of a new ODU teaching center to obtain state money for it, actions tied to August 2006 through February 2007. He faces up to 10 years on bribery and 20 years on extortion, plus forfeiture. An initial Norfolk court appearance was scheduled. Hamilton, once vice chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, did not immediately comment.
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Richmond, Va
Newport News del
Phillip A. Hamilton
Old Dominion University
Hamilton
U.S. Attorney’s Office
U.S. District Court
Norfolk
General Assembly
House Appropriations Committee
ODU
Norfolk Southern
District Court
Court of Appeals
Bottonline
Police blotter January 4 Bluefield Virginia items
Police report includes a 12:54 a.m. crash on College Avenue near Maryland Avenue with occupants ejected. state police handling and reconstruction. Other entries note domestic dispute on Meadows Street. possible breaking and entry at 219 Lynn Street. mental health incident at Kmart. dispute at Economy Inn resolved. hit and run on Maryland Avenue. identity theft at 116 Reese Street. dog pickup at 1005 Highland Avenue. unauthorized vehicle use reported to Bluefield Union Mission. Patrolmen Davis Murray Murray Jr. and N J Allen are named in several cases. Corporal J D Vance investigated the dispute and the mental health case.
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Bluefield
College Avenue
Maryland Avenue
West Virginia
R.D. Davis
D.R. Murray
J.W. Murray Jr
Meadows
Edgemont
Lynn Street
Kmart
Cumberland Road
Bluefield Union
J.D. Vance
Economy Inn
McDowell County eyes housing as highway funds vanish
Commission president Gordon Lambert says a $900,000 federal funding loss for the Coalfields Expressway King Coal Highway interchange hurts McDowell County. He notes the Senate blocked the House bill and laments the loss of Byrd and Mullohan influence. The county plans Tom's Mountain housing near Mount View High School and to fill the economic development director vacancy.
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Congress
Lambert
Federa
Indian Ridge
Welch
Commission
Harold McBride
Ray Bailey
Board
Mount View
Tom’s Mountain
Rachel Lester
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
Appeal Upholds $3.4 Million Jury Award in Rail Case
U S Fourth Circuit affirms district court in favor of Larry L Roger a former Norfolk Southern conductor injured July 29 2007 at Eckman yard Keystone. Court finds no error in jury instruction closing remarks and trial ruling, denies new trial.
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Luefield
BR U.S. Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals
District Court
Larry L. Roger
Norfolk Southern Railway
NS Eckman
Keystone
Roger
U.S
David A. Faber
Southern District of West Virginia
Norfolk Southern
Bluefield seeks board of directors applicants
Vinciguerra notes remaining two and a half years on a four year term while the Bland Road to the state line area is described. Those interested in serving on the Bluefield board of directors should send a resume or letter of desire to the City Clerk at PO Box 4100, Bluefield WV 24701.
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Vinciguerra
Whalen
Bluefield
Helen Mitchell
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Virginia State Line
Augusta Street
Rick Street
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