Cleanup continues after record flooding in Tazewell County
Tazewell Va residents and merchants began cleanup after weekend rains and high waters caused millions in damages. Shelters housed hundreds, with social services staff working long shifts to restore normalcy. Ramey’s Chevrolet suffered over 15 million in losses and a boil water advisory was expected. Hazmat crews recovered 42 propane tanks as schools delayed summer sessions.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Don Hellas
Social Service
Rebecca Frazier
Rex Tester
Tester
Bishop
McDowell
William Woods
Woods
David Hash
Hash
John Cash
New Beginning Life Outreach
Ramey’s
Chevrolet
Chris
Hearld
Tazewell Farm Bureau
Tazewell High School
FerrellGas
Riverjack
Robert Mitchell
Mitchell
Department of Environment
Hazmat
Wise
Railroad Museum project moves toward realization in Princeton
City officials report a notice to proceed to property acquisition has been granted by the Department of Transportation. The 1.3 million East Mercer Street revitalization plan includes a two story railroad museum modeled on the old depot, plus streetscape upgrades and potential municipal buildings. A TEA-21 grant of 950000 and 83000 from the West Virginia DOT support the project which aims for bidding and construction this summer.
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Rinceton
Doug Freeman
Department of Transportation
Freeman
Mercer Street
Transportation Equity Act
West Virginia Department of Transportation
Thorn Street Bridge
Ted Boggess
Princeton
Virginian Railroad
Victoria
Boggess
East Mercer Street
Hunnicutt Foundation
Kenneth Coleman
Race riot warning halts Virginia redistricting hearing
In Richmond on Monday an angry witness accused segregationists and warned of a race riot as the House redistricting panel clashed overDistrict boundaries. The heated exchange led co chair Lacey Putney to recess the session to cool tempers amid disputes over black representation in the 11 district redraw.
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Richmond
House
Roy L. Perry-Bey
Norfolk
U.S
Virginia
Senate
Congress
Perry-Bey
House Privileges and Elections Committee
Dels
Frank Hargrove
Hanover
John S
Jack” Reid
Henrico
Del
Lionel Spruill
Cochairman Lacey Putney
Bedford
Spruill
D-Chesapeake
Putney
Hargrove
Coalition For Equal Justice
Robert C. Scott
GOP
Scott
del. Jeannemarie Devolites
J. Randy Forbes
Salvation Army aids Mercer and McDowell flood relief
Salvation Army drives disaster relief in Mercer and McDowell counties using Mobile Disaster Canteens to feed residents in Matoaka and provide shelter and essentials. Call Captain Bob Mullins for needs at 425-2971 or 304-920-5581. Star 95 and ACME partner to collect water, cleaning supplies, and non-perishable food for Virginia flood victims.
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Salvation Army
Princeton
Mercer
McDowell
Matoaka
Mercer County
Bob Mullins
Star 95
ACME
Acme Fresh Markets
Virginias
Acme Fresh
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