The Turner Diaries author dies at 68 in Hillsboro
White supremacist William Pierce founder of the National Alliance and author of The Turner Diaries died of cancer at his 400 acre compound near Hillsboro aged 68. He left an international hate network and inspired violence according to scholars. In Beckley a contractor was injured and 1,800 customers lost power when a line was touched near Whitestick substation, affecting Ragland Road Stamford Road and Piney View areas. Power restored by 1:45 p.m.
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Recht predicts constitutional crisis over education funding
Ohio County Circuit Judge Arthur Recht calls the state’s response a sham and warns of a constitutional crisis if funding for teachers and school staff is not increased immediately. He cites decades of legal fights since 1982 and presses for funding aligned with school superintendent David Stewart’s recommendations to add about 39 million dollars, noting legislative action falls short.
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Sales tax supporters urge Hampton Roads tax measure
Proponents launched a campaign to persuade Hampton Roads families that a one percent sales tax increase is worth it to fund a six project bond package totaling 6 billion dollars. If approved on November 5 the rate would rise from 4.5 to 5.5 percent costing the average three person household about 100 dollars yearly.
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Virginia leaders weigh Capitol renovation costs
Virginia officials pause Capitol repairs as architects assess price and policy makers weigh affordability amid other urgent Capitol Square needs. A private funding option is being considered, with worst case costs around 90 million dollars and possible savings if lower, though exact figures are pending.
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