AFT bookmobile gives 40000 books to Welch children
The Reading Opens the World literacy project funded by the American Federation of Teachers brought a large bookmobile to McDowell County Welch last Friday and Saturday. Rev. Leah Daughtry and national President Randi Weingarten attended the dedication of Renaissance Village for teachers and professionals. Daughtry said 40,000 books were donated in Welch, the campaign aims to give away one million books nationwide this year, and families were invited to read with children this summer. The event ran from 1 p.m. Friday through Saturday during the Coalfield Barbecue Cookoff with Welch Elementary’s therapy dog Coal joining.
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Tazewell County woman pleads guilty to stealing Black Lung checks
Martha Patrick Williams 74 of North Tazewell pleaded guilty in Abingdon federal court to receipt and conversion of public monies and fraud for stealing her deceased mother's Black Lung benefits and Social Security checks from 2003 to 2021. The total illicit benefits were 255823 dollars. Williams faces up to 10 years in prison. The case, investigated by the Department of Labor, SSA, and Russell County Sheriff's Office, was prosecuted by U S Attorney Daniel J. Murphy.
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West Virginia declares Juneteenth a state holiday
Gov. Jim Justice declares Juneteenth a state holiday for all state public employees. Observed Friday because June 19 falls on a Sunday and Monday is West Virginia Day. Saturday event at the state Capitol grounds will feature bands and food vendors.
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I-77 Crash Near East River Mountain Tunnel Halts Traffic
A Monday evening single-vehicle crash on I-77 near the East River Mountain Tunnel prompted a helicopter ambulance response. The incident occurred around 7:14 p.m. at mile marker two, blocking both directions while responders including West Virginia State Police Princeton detachment Green Valley Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department and Bluefield Rescue Squad worked the scene. The helicopter departed about 8:38 p.m. Police were not immediately available for comment.
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Yellowstone floods wipe out roads and strand visitors
Floodwaters from heavy rain and melting snow shut all Yellowstone entrances and forced evacuations as the Gardner and Lamar rivers surged. Northern park areas and gateway towns like Gardiner faced road washouts and property damage, with officials warning of extended closures and possible water and waste systems issues.
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Portsmouth to hold gun buyback amid city violence
Portsmouth plans a June 25 gun buyback to curb illegal sales and stolen firearms. Residents can trade a gun for cash or a gift card with no questions asked. City officials cite shootings since June 1, including a four fatality case, as justification for the program funded by unknown sources.
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