Senate approves emergency funds for flood relief
The Senate passed a supplemental bill totaling 132 million for flood relief in West Virginia and nearby states, funded in part by 32 million for the Army Corps of Engineers and 10 million for debris cleanup. The package also boosts 100 million for USDA NRCS, with West Virginia seeing significant damages and several counties added to federal disaster programs.
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Washington
U.S. Senate
West Virginia
U.S
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Virginia
Kentucky
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Natural Resources Conservation Service
Byrd
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Governor’s Office
Skakel conviction follows Martha Moxley murder trial
The defendant shows emotion as sentencing is set for July 19 after a Greenwich jury convicts him in the Martha Moxley slaying. Prosecution and family react emotionally while defense vows to pursue appeals and freedom, noting alibi and motive claims.
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Martha
Dorthy
John
Jonathan Benedict
Mrs. Moxley
Michael Sherman
Greenwich
Belle Haven
Skakel
Thomas
Lawsuit alleges DEP edits of flood report withheld facts
White filed a three page complaint alleging the Department of Environmental Protection hid facts in a draft flood report. Representing about 199 victims from McDowell and Mercer counties, White seeks an unedited copy under the West Virginia Freedom of Information Act. The final report is due later this month.
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White
DEP
West Virginia Freedom of Information Act
McDowell County
Mercer County
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
End of School Year Reflections in Local Elementary Scene
Princeton Primary fourth graders marked their final day as principal JoAnna Fredeking praised the class for adapting after the school opened. Fifth graders Brandi Evans and Tiffany Walker from Ceres Elementary look ahead to Bluefield Middle School while sharing sadness at leaving longtime teachers and friends. Principal Griffith retires after 14 years, expressing pride in a program that fostered reading, dream achievement, and student growth.
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Princeton
Jackie Jenkins
Jenkins
Princeton Primary
Kindergarden
JoAnna Fredeking
Fredeking
Ceres
Brandi Evans
Tiffany Walker
Bluefield
Walker
Evans
Griffith
Troy Sarver
Tsarver
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Hatcher details McDowell probe into Wright incident
Tom Hatcher reported that he and Police Chief Frankie White will forward findings to the McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney and the West Virginia State Police. The state police and FBI in Beckley are jointly investigating, with Patrolman Scott Dingus on administrative leave. A witness, a female driver, assisted after the crash on Rt 16 North near Coalwood. The state police expect to complete the probe within about a month.
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Tom Hatcher
Hatcher
Frankie White
McDowell County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office
West Virginia State Police
FBI
Beckley
Scott Dingus
Dingus
Rt. 16 North
Coalwood
Wright
Bonnie Prater
City of War
D.L. Bowles
West Virginia
Beckley FBI
Bowles
Troy Sarver
Tsarver
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