Flood advisory panel splits over mining rules in West Virginia
Gov. Bob Wise's flood analysis advisory committee failed to reach consensus after months of review on regulations to reduce runoff and property damage from mining and timbering. The 1,800 page report will include dissents and public input from May 2001 floods and July 2001 and May 3 events. Some members from coal and timber industries argued no rule changes are needed despite a DEP hydrologic study.
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Bob Wise
DEP
Virginia Budget Strain Triggers Spending Freeze and Forecast Cut
Virginia leaders discussed weak revenue performance for the year ending June 30, delaying optimism. Governor Warner ordered a spending freeze on discretionary items and travel while preparing an earlier-than-planned revision to the official revenue forecast.
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Warner
State General Fund
Coal truck weight limits debate roils West Virginia races
In West Virginia campaigns, candidates argue over raising coal truck weight limits to 120000 pounds with strict enforcement and lower speeds. Key players include Sen. Mary Pearl Compton, Del. Mark Wills, Dr. Marshall Long, and candidates Doug Quesenberry and Don Caruth, who tie road safety to economic goals and state budgets.
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Guills
Del
Mary Pearl Compton
Monroe
Compton
Leonard Anderson
Senate
Doug Quesenberry
Bramwell
Eustace Frederick
Quesenberry
Frederick
Bob Wise
Mark E. Wills
D-Mercer
Wills
Marshall Long
Princeton
Richard Flanigan
Flanigan
Long
Kevin Fleming
Bible school discussion on coal truck weight limit impact
Nellie Rice attends Bible School and discusses the coal truck weight limit. Caruth argues 80,000 pounds limits threaten jobs and raise coal costs, noting accidents stem from speed and maintenance rather than weight. He warns strict enforcement could hurt independent haulers and state competitiveness with Virginia and Kentucky.
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Caruth
Rabies bait air drops continue in McDowell County
The Health Department reports a second air drop of rabies bait in McDowell County. Nurse director Helen Smith confirms the distribution aims to reduce raccoon attraction to human scent and curb rabies risk.
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McDowell County
Helen Smith
Dickens Visit Aids Flooded McDowell County People
Roberts emphasized bringing Dickens to support McDowell County residents who have faced two floods. He stressed a focus on helping the affected communities and delivering relief after repeated flood damage.
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Dickens
McDowell County
Roberts
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Virginia
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Athens
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Fayette
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Department of Transportation
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Bhawkins
Bdtonline
Motorola
Mercer, Raleigh
Greenbrier
Fayette, Sumners
Tazewell and
Bland, VA
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Nokia
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Hi Road
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Oak Hill
Bluefield
Lewisburg
East River Plaza
Mercer Mall
WesLakin
Wal-Mart
Tazewell
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