Planned Parenthood targets eight states to repeal abortion laws
Planned Parenthood and abortion rights allies will push to repeal Texas style restrictions and related laws in Arizona Florida Michigan Missouri Pennsylvania Tennessee and Virginia starting with these states. The effort follows the Supreme Court ruling that struck down hospital admitting privileges and clinic standards in Texas and nullified similar laws in Mississippi Wisconsin and Alabama.
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State Board of Health
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Virginia lawmakers challenge governor on coal emissions order
Southwest Virginia legislators oppose Gov McAuliffe's executive order to outline steps for federal coal emission standards. They note budget language bars spending on Clean Power Plan items and warn the order could raise electricity prices and hurt coal jobs amid court challenges to the plan. Senate Republican Ben Chafin and Delegate Will Morefield blame the administration for bypassing the General Assembly and harming low income and elderly residents.
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Richlands seeks help identifying McDonald’s robbery suspect
Richlands police seek public help identifying a white male who robbed a Richlands McDonald’s at 2669 Front Street on June 26 around 2 36 pm. The subject, 25 to 35, 5 6 to 6 ft, 150 175 lbs, black hair, grey goatee, blue shirt inside out, whitewashed jean shorts, red sneakers, eye tattoo on left forearm, fled on foot after demanding twenties from the register. McDonald’s offers a reward. contact Investigator Paul Little at 276 964 9134. No injuries reported.
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Recovery chiefs map out FEMA relief and trauma for flood hit towns
Hayes warns FEMA cannot place mobile homes in the 100year flood plain and estimates 150 to 200 people may leave White Sulphur if relief is delayed. Officials discuss sites near the UPS facility at Harts Run or Sterrett property behind the water plant. Campbell and Tomblin stress preventing business closures while banks offer lowinterest loans. FEMA aid advised for individuals, not businesses. State agencies and VA set up Disaster Recovery Centers in damaged towns as local residents rally to rebuild.
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Bluefield K-9 program targets drug trade with Ace and Thor
Ace and Thor, Bluefield Police Department K-9s, have helped seize drugs and money totaling over $60,000 in three months. The dogs identify narcotics quickly, reducing unnecessary searches and restoring public trust as a new substation opens on Bland Street. Community support funds equipment and enables ongoing interdiction efforts to curb prescription pills, cocaine, and heroin trade.
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GE Mining closes Glen Lyn plant amid coal shift
Company executive states consolidation in other plants, noting GE Mining bought the Glen Lyn facility in 2012 to be near coal mining operations. She emphasizes transparency about the closure and says the company is actively helping employees find new opportunities.
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Community mobilizes to move college furniture for flood relief
Volunteers from Bluefield, Bluefield Va, Rotary, city and college gather to remove furniture from Rish Hall at Bluefield College and relocate it to flood relief areas in West Virginia. Organizer Shoemaker urges 9 30 a m Friday arrival as shipments to storage sites are arranged. Dr David Olive notes the need and divine timing for aid to students and families affected by the storm.
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