WV special session shows weight limit politics amid election year
West Virginia lawmakers faced a contentious push on the 120000 pound coal truck weight limit. Governor Wise faced union opposition and partisan pressure as delegates debated an 80000 pound compromise while the Senate avoided a vote. Observers expect delays into January or after November 5. Barbara Hawkins notes the session’s high cost and the risk of rushed work.
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West Virginia
Bob Wise
House of Delegates
UMWA
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Senate
Capitol
Wise
Daily Telegraph Editorial Opening Quote Note
Publisher Gary Adkisson and Executive Editor Thomas A Colley share management roles with Samantha Perry as Managing Editor The page prints a biblical quote from John 14 27 AV about peace and fear as a closing line for the issue.
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John
Buchanan County faces cuts to athletic and school activities
Buchanan County trustees plan a $172000 budget reduction hitting athletics and extracurriculars at Grundy High and other schools. Eliminating 36 coaching jobs is possible, risking student grades, discipline, and drug and pregnancy prevention gains from sports and activities.
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Buchanan County
Grundy High School
Safety not the issue in coal truck weight fight
A Virginians letter argues safety for coal trucks is misframed by opponents led by Mike Caputo and Cecil Roberts. It accuses anti coal faction of cowardice and threats, cites Pittston and Westmoreland coal closures, condemns UMWA vendetta, and urges focus on drunk driving and coal’s economic role, noting WV coal taxes and jobs.
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Mike Caputo
Cecil Roberts
Capitol Steps
Pittston Coal Co
Pittston
Westmoreland Coal Co
Westmoreland
UMWA
Massey Energy
West
Mark Wills
Sally Susman
Warren McGraw
Mary Pearl Compton
West Virginia
Bluefield City Board Should Manage Not React With Spite
Telegraph Publisher Gary Adkisson notes Bluefield residents fear the removal of City Manager Ron Crabtree. He urges an in depth pre service and in service program for all Board members to understand municipal governance and the manager’s role, warning against overreach by part time directors.
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Telegraph
Gary — Adkisson
Bluefield
Ron Crabtree
Praise for Mercer County 4 H program and volunteers
Letter praises the Mercer County 4 H program for its work with children and youth, highlighting volunteers including the Pruetts Baileys and Faulkners. It credits teen leaders Emma Faulkner and Megan Harvey for chairing planning committees and urges participation through the WVU Mercer County Extension Office contact Brenda Pruett at 425-3079.
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Emilie
Holroyd
Mercer County
4-H
Emma Faulkner
Megan Harvey
Brenda Pruett
WVU
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