Controversy Over Family Law Annex Delays Local Action
Princeton officials clash over Supreme Court directive to provide space for the new family law system and magisterial courts. Commissioner Anderson seeks reexecution of an agreement with Charter Communications and a five percent franchise fee on Comcast to fund the courthouse annex, with a Jan 24 public hearing proposed. Commissioner Disibbio notes she must abstain without a concrete annex plan and calls for legislative meeting.
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Princeton
Supreme Court
John P Anderson
Comcast
Charter Communications
John R. Frazier
County Commission
Virginias
Anderson
Karen Disibbio
Commission
Joe Coburn
Princeton Council Reports Strong Finances So Far
Princeton officials declare a robust fiscal picture with a 16 percent standing after six months. Revenue reached 56 percent of annual forecast, Expenditures at 40 percent, 10 percent under projection. Councilman Dewey Russell praised city management.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Dewey Russell
Russell
School officials: We put safety first
In Tazewell County officials report six snow days as warm weather returns with mid-40s expected and weekend outlook. Superintendent Don Hodock emphasizes student safety and notes rugged roads and mountains slow snow removal. Schools may not be able to make up more than 15 days missed.
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Tazewell
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Tazewell County
Don Hodock
Hodock
State Highway Department
First public water pours into Springville Elementary School
Springville Elementary School in Pringville Virginia received its first public drinking water as Tazewell County Public Service Authority connected a line, ending the school’s status as the last in the division without PSA water. The school previously used well water and officials expect the well to be kept as a back up.
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Springville
Pringville
Tazewell County
Public Service Authority
Don Hodock
PSA
Hodock
Richlands
Drew Spradling
Richlands Police to moving into remodeled armory HQ
Richlands Police Department plans to relocate from Railroad Avenue to a remodeled armory on Second Street within two months. Funding for new furnishings will come from drug forfeitures and seizures sold by the U.S. Marshals. The upgrade provides dispatch, patrol, investigators and evidence spaces and centralizes offices in a larger, remodeled facility.
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Richlands
William Puckett
Railroad Avenue
Second Street
276Th Engineering Battalion
Richlands National Guard
Puckett
U.S. Marshalls
U.S. Treasury
Virginia Department of Military Affairs
Richlands National Guard Armory
29Th Engineering Battalion
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Bluefield
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Southwest Virginia Community College
Wardell, Va
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