Solar energy rules discussed for Cavitts Creek project
Tazewell County officials will hold a public hearing January 23 at Nichols Hall to consider an ordinance regulating solar energy collection facilities and a siting agreement for Energixs Cavitts Creek solar project near Cavitts Creek Park. The hearing is a joint effort by the Board of Supervisors and Planning Commission.
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High winds threaten region across West Virginia and Virginia
Weather warnings extended across Mercer and Summers counties in West Virginia and Tazewell County in Southwest Virginia as a Gulf driven storm system brought heavy rain and powerful gusts. The National Weather Service in Blacksburg issued a high wind warning from 7 p.m. Monday to 7 p.m. today, with McDowell County under a separate advisory from 1 a.m. today to 7 a.m. Wednesday, while WeatherKit noted the wind conditions.
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Mercer county proposes leash law first reading agenda
Princeton area officials include a leash law on the Mercer County Commission agenda for a first reading. The measure, revised to address farm and hunting dogs, would require owners to keep pets from roaming. Commissioner Greg Puckett notes the process includes a second reading with potential public input before any adoption.
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Multiple candidates file on first day for W.Va. primary
On Monday West Virginia opened candidate filings for the May 14 primary. In Mercer County several day one filings were reported as Republicans seek county offices. Alan Christian filed for sheriff, incumbent Brian Cochran sought re election as prosecutor, Brian Blankenship ran for Mercer County Commission District 2, Lyle Cottle faced challenger Tommy Bailey for county assessor. No Democrats filed in Mercer County. Five Republicans filed for non partisan magistrate seats, including incumbents Mike Crowder Keith Compton Mike Flanigan Susan Honaker and William Holroyd.
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