Statewide alcohol compliance blitz results by county
In a May 15 16 blitz about 500 checks were done at class B businesses where alcohol must be consumed off premises. McDowell County yielded six buys from 16 stores for 37.5 percent. Mercer County had 9 purchases in 16 stores for 56.25 percent. Mercer’s year average buy rate was 32.2 percent, above the statewide average. Checks occur about every 90 days, often prompted by complaints.
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McDowell County
McDowell
Mercer County
Mercer
Plantz
Population decline dampens West Virginia cities grant status
Census figures show Charleston and Huntington losing residents since 2001. Charleston dropped 742 people to 51,702 in 2002, the state's largest decline, while Huntington’s 2000 count stood at 51,475. Officials say entitlement designation remains, but shrinking figures may affect future federal block grants.
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Felinton
Charleston
Huntington
Federal Department of Housing and Urban Development
West Virginia
Richard Dixon
Dixon
ABC Administration releases blitz results on underage alcohol sales
Mercer and McDowell county establishments were cited for selling to a person under 21 during the May 15 16 statewide compliance check blitz. Several stores in Bluefield Princeton Welch Northfork Upland and nearby communities were named with mixed compliance outcomes and ongoing enforcement actions referenced.
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Mercer County
West Virginia City Populations From 2001 to 2002
The Associated Press reports estimated population changes for West Virginia's largest cities based on U.S. Census Bureau figures from July 1, 2001 to July 1, 2002. City by city, growth and declines are outlined, highlighting urban shifts and demographic trends.
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West Virginia
Storms Continue Across WV and VA With Power Outages
Storms spread through southern West Virginia and Virginia causing power outages in McDowell County and water backup in several areas where storm drains could not handle heavy flow. Forecasters expect similar conditions with humid heat and possible showers and thunderstorms through the day, with upper 70s to lower 80s temperatures. Weekend outlook improves to sunny and clear.
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West Virginia
Virginia
McDowell County
U.S. Weather Service
Severe thunderstorm watch and heavy rain hit Mountain State
Wednesday brought an overcast sky and hot humid air with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Severe thunderstorm watches lasted about six hours as the storm moved across the Mountain State, with most watches lifted by 6 p.m. and a violent storm warning dropped by 2:30 p.m. Heavy rainfall occurred in multiple areas while Mercer County reported no floods. Wind caused tree damage and power line breaks in Bluefield Keystone Kimball and Welch with restoration efforts underway. No floods were reported to E-911 in Mercer County during the event. Barbara Hawkins at bottonline.com provided details.
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Mercer County
E-911 Communications Center
Maple Acres
Princeton
Division of Highways
E-911
Bluefield
Keystone
Kimball
Welch
Tazewell County
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
Bottonline.com
West Virginia hits 70 percent compliance against underage drinking
State officials praise a 40 percent rise in compliance from alcohol retailers and vow stricter enforcement. Fines may rise to suspend or revoke licenses for violations. Programs like Shoulder Tap and Cops and Shops are planned to curb third party sales as Bartenders and clerks face better age verification.
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Plantz
West Virginia
Dallas
Texas
Keeley
ABC
Greg Puckett
Mercer Co
Puckett
Low Vision Support Group Meeting in Princeton
The Low Vision Support Group will meet at 4 p.m. Thursday at HealthSouth Southern Hills Rehabilitation Hospital on 12th Street in Princeton. For more information call 487-8263.
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Princeton
HealthSouth
Southern Hills Rehabilitation Hospital
12Th St
Huntington eyes jobs to halt population decline
Huntington officials warn of a steady population drop from about 86 000 in 1950 and across several cities. They aim to attract biotechnology and other tech and creative sectors, with Marshall University launching a biotechnology development institute to spur growth.
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Huntington
Dixon
Felinton
Marshall University
Vienna
Clarksburg
Fairmont
Bluefield
Weirton
Parkersburg
South Charleston
St. Albans
Wheeling
Robert Bernstein
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Blue Flash Mart
Glenwood
OS &S Express
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Associated Press
Martinsburg
Beckley
Morgantown
Huntington Parkersburg
S. Charleston
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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