Manchin cites common sense tour amid EPA permit talks
West Virginia Senator Joe Manchin says he heard frustration from residents during his Common Sense Tour over federal intrusion and economic concerns. He traveled 1,800 miles across 11 counties, discussed Arch Coal Spruce No 1 permit, and urged balance with the EPA while resisting full health care repeal and endorsing bipartisan solutions.
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Manchin
Common Sense
Charleston
Joe Manchin III
Dw.va
West
Environmental Protection Agency
EPA
Arch Coal
Democratic Party
West Virginia Guard Adjutant General Tackett Retires
West Virginia officials praised Major General Allen E. Tackett at a retirement ceremony at the Cultural Center and a Yeager Field event. Tackett began in 1963 as a private with the 16th Special Forces and rose to adjutant general in 1995, earning praise from Senator Joe Manchin for 48 years of service and leadership during crises like Hurricane Katrina.
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Harleston
West Virginia
Mountain State
Allen E. Tackett
West Virginia National Guard
Yeager Field
Tackett
West Virginia Army National Guard
16Th Special Forces Group
National Guard
U.S
Joe Manchin
D-W Ma
Gaston Caperton
Manchin
Gulf Coast
James Hoyer
Nick Rahall
Congress
Congressional Record
Tazewell County guards to gain new guardrails on Route 19
Virginia Department of Transportation awarded 10 highway contracts in the Bristol District. Rite Way Fence Inc. won 223,953 for guardrails along Route 19 in Tazewell County. W-L Construction and Paving Inc. received 1.3 million to pave routes in Tazewell and 270,589 to pave shoulders on Route 460 near the Buchanan line. Webster & Webster Inc. earned 522,306 to pave shoulders and install a barrier wall on Route 19 in Tazewell County from Route 369 to north of Route 678.
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Tazewell
Route 19
Tazewell County
Rite Way Fence Inc
Maryland
Virginia
Department of Transportation
Bristol
Buchanan
Russell
Bland
Wythe
W-L Construction and Paving Inc
Chilhowie
VDOT
Michelle Earl
Buchanan County Line
Webster & Webster, Inc
Verona
Transfer of Giffords to Houston goes smoothly
Rep Gabrielle Giffords smiled as she left Tucson in an ambulance and a jet helicopter transfer to Houston proceeded without incident. Doctors say she remains in ICU at Texas Medical Center due to brain swelling and infection risk, with skull portions removed and a protective helmet in place. She is expected to stay for weeks and begin months of rehabilitation.
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Houston
Gabrielle Giffords
Tucson
Randall Friese
University Medical Center
Friese and
Giffords
Texas Medical Center
Icu
Tirr Memorial Hermann Rehabilitation Hospital
ATV rider on Union Street sparks city ordinance note
Bluefield Police responded after a caller warned the city about an ATV driving on Union Street near 4:30 p.m. The blotter quote claimed the vehicle could destroy the city. Officers calmed residents and explained road riding is prohibited with a fine around 188 dollars depending on the case.
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911
Bluefield
Union Street
D.M. Dillon
Dillon
Dillow
ATV
Foes Question Move as Tomblin Acts Governor
The debate over the constitutional status of Tomblin’s acting governorship intensifies as lawmakers consider a rule change. Kessler likens the role to president pro tempore while acknowledging duties that allow a separate officer to be appointed. Tomblin expects irregular visits to the Senate, while Rick Thompson criticizes his choice to act as governor. Democratic candidates for governor, including Tennant, join the broad field intertwined with these disputes.
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Kessler
Chamber
Senate
Tomblin
Associated Press
Rick Thompson
Sen
Evan Jenkins
D-Cabell
Thompson
Natalie Tennant
West Virginia
Ten Commandments posters spark legal debate in Giles County
The Giles County issue over public school posters of the Ten Commandments draws reactions from critics who call it unconstitutional and from supporters who worry about consequences. Law groups urge removal or risk legal action, noting First Amendment limits and potential taxpayer costs.
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U.S. Supreme Court
Arbogast
Anne Laurie Gaylor
Freedom From Religion Foundation
Gaylor
Kent Willis
Giles County
Willis
Richmond lawmakers discuss wind project and ridgeline ordinance
Tazewell County officials met in Richmond with Sen Wagner and other state legislators to ensure Senate Bill 862 does not override local ridgeline protections. Bluefield officials, including Mike Watson, pressed for state action and clarified concerns with VDOT, the Virginia Economic Development Authority, environmental agencies, and Spearhead Trail plans amid Dominion Energy wind farm ambitions.
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Sen. Wagner
Dominion Energy
East River Mountain
Anderson
Tazewell
Richmond
Wagner
Bluefield
Mike Watson
Ridgeline
Annie Crockett-Stark
Watson
Tazewell County
VDOT
Virginia Economic Development Authority
Environmental Agency
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Wheeling
Mit
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
General Tackett
D-W.va
A-1
Giles
American Civil Liberties Union of
Pringale
Hhate
Chuck Mathena Center
Tim Wilson
Killer Bear
G Warren
Vic Henley
Princeton
Huck
Mathenaicenter
Stee SA
Bluefield High School
Bluefield Daily ‘Telegraph
Willie
Duke’s Printing
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