Bluefield weighs hotel tax hike to fund youth programs
Bluefield officials propose raising the hotel occupancy tax from 3 to 6 percent to fund convention facilities, parks, and recreational opportunities for area youth. A public hearing is set for Tuesday at 7 30 p m with Mayor Garry Moore noting the measure targets visitors and supports local tourism and economic development.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Area
Parks and Recreation
Garry Moore
Moore
Mercer County Commission
Puckett seeks re election in Virginia 38th District
Sen. Phillip Puckett D Russell formally announced his bid for re election to Virginia 38th Senatorial District. He will seek the Democratic nomination at a Saturday convention at Tazewell Middle School with the general election to be held Nov 6. No Republican candidate has been announced. Puckett noted regional gains in education transportation and economic development and urged continued funding for education transport and community development. The district includes Bland Buchanan Dickenson Russell and parts of Pulaski Smyth Wise and Wythe counties. Puckett and his wife Jeanette reside in Lebanon with three children, John Joseph and Martha.
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Phillip Puckett
D-Russell
Virginia
Puckett
Tazewell Middle School
State
Senate
Bland
Buchanan
Dickenson
Russell
Tazewell
Pulaski
West Virginia Republicans push for special session on electronic surveillance
Republicans in the West Virginia House call for a special session to ease court order requirements for electronically recording suspects in drug investigations. They criticize a state Supreme Court ruling that restricts surveillance, risking jeopardizing active cases and urging changes to law or constitution if needed.
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Charleston
Supreme Court
House
West Virginia
Tim Armstead
Kanawha
Kanawha County
Wayne County
John Ellem
R-Wood
Armstead
Joe Manchin
Manchin
Lara Ramsburg
High Court
State Attorney General’s Office
Robin Davis
Elliott “Spike” Maynard
Brent Benjamin
Hostage Crisis Ends Quietly at Hampton McDonald’s
Hampton police freed 12 employees and two customers from a McDonald’s after a gunman allegedly called in, but no gunman was found. Investigators consider whether it was a hoax or miscommunication as negotiations failed and no injuries were reported.
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Hampton
McDonald’s
Allison Good
Good
McDowell officials close review of heated BOE meeting
McDowell County officials finished their review of an argument at a McDowell County Board of Education meeting. Sheriff’s Deputy Ron Blevins was present and Prosecuting Attorney Sid Bell said the dispute after adjournment did not include physical contact and no further action was warranted. Bell noted emotions often run high in government meetings.
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McDowell County
McDowell County Board of Education
Sheriff’s Department
Ron Blevins
Sid Bell
Blevins
Bell
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
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