Plaintiffs drop one suit and file another over Lee statue
A group along Monument Avenue dropped a state court suit and quickly filed a new identical action in state court challenging Governor Northam the authority to remove the Robert E. Lee statue. The suit argues removal would violate a deed a 1889 provision and state law and would harm the monument’s National Historic Landmark status and tax treatment. The case ties to national protests following George Floyd’s killing.
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Powell Says Strong Jobs Market Said Key to Equality
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell warned Congress that a robust job market is essential to curb inequality amid recession risks. He urged continued use of Fed tools to restore employment, cautioning against withdrawing support too soon and backing targeted aid for the newly unemployed and small businesses as the recovery begins.
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Public health urges masking and distancing amid COVID-19 concerns
Bland and neighboring counties urge caution as community spread prompts mask wearing, distancing, and good hygiene. Shelton notes higher risk to vulnerable older adults and calls for testing at Bland Medical Clinic by appointment at 276-688-4331. Mercer County reports 15th case linked to domestic travel with two still in isolation.
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West Virginia
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Charles Owens
Cowens
Health officials weigh limits as virus cases rise
The group discusses tightening social gathering limits as cases grow. Officials note several counties with active outbreaks, Boone and Ohio counties reporting eight and four positives respectively. About 55 to 60 church outbreak related cases and 25 to 30 contacts traced. Slemp urges churches to alert members and public of any positives while overall state rates stay low.
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Concord Unveils Online Degrees in Three Fields at Fall Start
Concord University announces online and in person completion options for undergraduate degrees in Sociology Social Work and Communications. An online Elementary Education K-6 specialization is available. Fall openings planned in Athens Beckley and online with registration open. Apply at concord.edu slash apply contact Greg Jordan at gjordan at bdtoniine dot com.
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West Virginia crash and animal cruelty cases detailed
McDowell reports a June 5 2019 head on crash near Johnny Cake Mountain that closed Route 52 for about 90 minutes with no other injuries. Presley and Shepherd were air lifted. alcohol suspected. Separate case: Crystal Copley 33 Anawalt indicted on three counts cruelty to animals resulting in death and two counts cruelty to animals after nine puppies, three died, three tossed alive into a creek. three puppies survived and were placed with an animal rescue.
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