Explosion follows mine accident in Buchanan County
A fatal explosion near the VP-8 mine in Buchanan County left a worker dead and another in critical condition at Buchanan General Hospital. The incident follows a Jan. 25 electrocution death at Mackie J No. 4 Mine. Investigations are underway by the DMME and MSHA, with closure orders issued to preserve the sites.
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Federal Mine, Safety, and Health Administration
Big Stone Gap
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West Virginia shoppers eyed for back to school tax break
Wise touts a back to school sales tax holiday aimed at helping working families and border shoppers from Virginia. State leaders back the proposal as a vote likely, with parents in Peterstown and Matoaka saying it could ease school clothing costs while merchants expect benefit.
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Johnny
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Peterstown
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Leslie Catron
Matoaka
Greg Jordan
Giardan
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Monroe County primary set with three-way county race
Monroe County voters face a three way county commission contest in the Western District with incumbent Oliver B. Porterfield of Peterstown joined by Melvin M. Chinault and Richard L. Miller. No Republican filings. School board seats open include Eastern and Central districts with candidates Jim Hunter Clayton Reed Cheryl Hunter Edward Pell Boots Keeling Julia Oliver Charlie Sams. Sunday hunting referendum also on the ballot.
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Melvin M. Chinault
Richard L. Miller
Paul Oliver
Steve Miller
Jim Hunter
Sinks Grove
Clayton L. Reed
Cheryl D. Hunter
Union
Edward W. Pell
Harold “Boots” Keeling
Julia Oliver
Charlie Sams
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