Elk habitat deal boosts West Virginia restoration effort
The Conservation Fund buys over 32 000 acres in Logan Mingo and Lincoln counties for about 20 million dollars to create elk viewing hunting and recreational use land. The state plans to buy the property from The Conservation Group over four years with grants and hunt equipment license funds. Public meetings welcomed the plan and Gov Tomblin praised the cooperation guiding outdoor recreation growth.
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West Virginia lawmakers react to Obama gun action
Area lawmakers in West Virginia and nearby states voiced views on President Obama’s gun reform proposals. Critics argued executive overreach while supporters urged enforcement of laws, mental health treatment, and background checks. Delegates Gearheart Ellington and Senate President Cole weighed in, defending Second Amendment rights yet calling for targeted measures.
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Republicans blast Obama for end run on guns
Washington lawmakers from both parties criticized President Obama for an executive order expanding background checks on gun sales. Senator Toomey warned against constitutional overreach while Senator Blunt decried the move as overstepping limits. Gun control advocates praised the order as filling gaps, while Senate leaders promised to review legality and enforceability.
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Hymes and Absher elected to Tazewell County Board
In Tazewell County Virginia Southern District Supervisor Mike Hymes was named chairman and Western District Supervisor John Absher was chosen vice chairman Tuesday night. Hymes vowed to move agendas using Roberts Rules of Order while Patricia Green was appointed emergency services director. Charlie Stacy was named VACo liaison and Travis Hackworth joined the budget committee for the 2016 General Assembly.
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Man given three to 35 year sentence for multiple crimes
Wayne Pernell Harvey, 46, Princeton, pleaded guilty to burglary grand larceny and destruction of property. Circuit Judge Derek Swope imposed a three to 35 year term to run concurrently with a Virginia parole revocation facing 10 more years in a second case involving a late September 2015 incident on New Hope Road.
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Judge Eyes Senate Vacancy Party Rules After Resignation
A.G. Patrick Morrisey says the vacancy from a resigning senator who switched parties affects replacement rules. The former Democrat turned Republican left the seat to join the NRA, creating party ambiguity for Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin as the state Supreme Court likely weighs who can name the replacement.
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