Fireworks safety advisory from Bluefield officials
Bluefield fire authorities urge residents in both Virginias to skip illegal devices such as bottles rockets Roman candles and large party crackers. Fire Chief Gerald Steele says only sparklers sizzlers or smoke effects are legal in West Virginia and any device with more than a quarter grain of gunpowder is illegal and can be seized. Citizens may surrender illicit items to local fire departments without risk of prosecution.
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Fireworks rules vary by state and age limits
Derrick Ruble of the Bluefield Virginia Fire Department notes Virginia and West Virginia differ on minimum purchase age for consumer fireworks. In West Virginia buyers must be 16, while Virginia requires 18. Display fireworks remain restricted, and public safety programs in local schools support fire safety.
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Bluefield
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Deadlock delays development grant bill in Charleston
The West Virginia House of Delegates reconvened in a special session to resolve a stalemate over SB2007, revamping the Economic Development Grant Committee. Speaker Bob Kiss urged a Tuesday vote after asserting funding for bonds, tied to video lottery, is at issue amid pending legal challenges and a potential lawsuit.
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Hurricanes decide to join ACC shifting Big East balance
ACC and Big East leaders react as Miami announces defect to the ACC with Virginia Tech. Miami will play in the ACC from 2004 05 while remaining Big East for 2003 04. Exit fees total 1 million to Big East and 3 million to ACC. Legal actions linger over conference realignment.
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Lawmakers revise bill amid cost cuts and legal tweaks
Lawmakers, after recessing on June 14, recalled to fix errors in a workers compensation bill. A last minute amendment sought to allow out of plan doctor choice, sparking protests by state Supreme Court justices and opponents who warned it would raise costs. The House rejected Bowman’s amendment 62 29 and the Senate accepted the House version. The bill cuts 40 to 50 million annually in benefits, tightens appeals, strengthens anti fraud efforts, and diverts funds from the black lung program and state budgets to cover short term needs.
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