Floods cause over 36 million in road damage across 18 WV counties
West Virginia DOT reports road damages surpassing 36 million across 18 counties from last week's historic flooding. Clay County tops with 8.5 million, followed by Nicholas, Kanawha, Greenbrier and Fayette. DOT says 5.7 million from DOT Quick Release allocated to highways. FEMA assessments ongoing with 4,561 registrations and 5.4 million IHP funding plus 4.3 million HA funding approved.
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West Virginia Department of Transportation
Division of Highways
Clay County
Nicholas County
Kanawha
Greenbrier
Fayette
West Virginia
United States Department of Transportation
DOT
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Clinton Interviewed by FBI Over Private Email Server
Hillary Clinton sat for a voluntary 3 1/2 hour interview at FBI Headquarters in Washington as the yearlong probe into her use of a private email server nears its end. The campaign said she assisted the Department of Justice and offered no further comment, with experts noting a likely conclusion and low prosecution risk. The interview comes as she nears formal nomination and amid scrutiny of Loretta Lynch’s Phoenix meeting with Bill Clinton.
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Hillary Clinton
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Clinton
Department of Justice
Nick Merrill
Justice Department
Donald Trump
Trump
Hillary
White House
Bernie Sanders
America
Loretta Lynch
Bill Clinton
Phoenix
Celebrates On Main Street With Sun and Flowers
A sunny calm day on Main Street frames a celebration with tables clothed in white linens and flowers. Festivities unfold with a gentle breeze, signaling a joyous community event as decorations brighten the scene.
Tazewell Town Celebrates 150th Anniversary Milestone
Robert Smith of Tazewell Virginia praises local officials for organizing a 150th anniversary event. He notes the effort and urges residents to contact Blake Stowers at bstowers bdtonline.com for details.
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Tazewell
Robert Smith
Blake Stowers
Bstowers
Bdtonline
Memphis mother charged with murder in four children's deaths
Shanyathia Gardner, 29, is charged with four counts of first degree murder and four counts of aggravated child abuse for killing her three daughters and one son under five. Deputies found a large bloodied butcher knife. Dallen Clayton escaped. Gardner held without bond. arraignment scheduled.
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Memphis, Tenn
Shanyathia Gardner
Memphis
Shelby County
Gardner
Tallen Gardner
Lya Gardner
Sahvi Gardner
Yahzi Gardner
Dallen Clayton
Martin Gardner
Bill Oldham
Yahzi
Lya
Dallen
Oldham
Sonya Clayton
Virginia aerial fireworks law praised for safety and gains
Roberts says the Virginia aerial fireworks law is beneficial if used safely. The TNT Fireworks rep Andrew Fraley notes customers react with excitement when told they can purchase aerial displays, suggesting the measure could attract more money to the area.
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Virginia
Roberts
TNT Fireworks
Andrew Fraley
Cigarette Prices Spark Cross-State Shopping
Ohio smokers pay higher prices than Virginia and West Virginia, prompting residents like Marianne Webb of Ohio and Pauline Kinder of Bluefield to shop across the border for cigarettes. Shoppers note Virginia offers cheaper cigarettes and gas, with longtime customers like Robert Simon from Bluewell citing years of border purchases.
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Marianne Webb
Ohio
Virginia
West Virginia
Pauline Kinder
Bluefield
Robert Simon
Bluewell
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdtonline
Fireworks Tax Split Highlights WV Support Drive
Fraley sold fireworks Saturday at a Kmart trailer and explained West Virginia taxes. He details an 18 percent total tax with 6 percent sales tax and a 12 percent fireworks tax split: 7 percent to disabled veterans and 5 percent to West Virginia firefighters. He said the program is beneficial.
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Fraley
Kmart
West Virginia
West Virginia Fireworks Legal but Restricted in Cities
Officials say fireworks such as bottle rockets firecrackers and aerial rockets are legal in West Virginia but cannot be used inside city limits of Bluefield and Princeton. Blake Stowers provided details.
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Bluefield
Princeton
West Virginia
Blake Stowers
Bstowers
Bdtonline
Be respectful of veterans when using fireworks this holiday
A Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center counselor urges considerate use of fireworks to protect veterans and those with PTSD. He notes 7 to 20 percent of Iraq and Afghanistan veterans may have PTSD. He advises informing veterans and neighbors and offers a free yard sign to show courtesy with fireworks.
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Beckley Veterans Affairs Medical Center
Iraq
Afghanistan
Wes Bailey
Bailey
Institute of Medicine
Lemonade Stand Success on Jefferson Street
Malik Robinson counts his earnings after a productive day at his home lemonade stand on Jefferson Street. He reports solid sales and steady customer flow, showcasing entrepreneurial spirit in the neighborhood.
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Malik Robinson
Jefferson Street
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