Court blocks end of protections for young immigrants
The Supreme Court, in a 5-4 decision, rejected President Trump’s bid to end DACA protections for about 650,000 young immigrants, keeping their deportation relief and work authorization through at least the 2020 election. Chief Justice Roberts and the four liberals formed the majority. Justices Gorsuch and Kavanaugh dissented on the DACA ruling.
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Ambulance fee in Monroe County to end after this month
Monroe County officials say the $100 annual ambulance fee, in place since 2017, will end at month’s end though a law firm will continue collecting unpaid amounts. The fee was meant to fund countywide EMS, but low call volume and legal challenges left funds short.
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West Virginia State Fair canceled for 2020
Board chair Ralph Warren cited COVID-19 and health concerns in canceling the 96th State Fair of West Virginia. Estimated financial impact reaches nearly $14 million with attendance last year over 160000. Ticket refunds available. Jon Pardi concert tickets may roll over to 2021. State Fair online notes postponement impractical due to vendor contracts and livestock presentation. The 2021 fair is scheduled for August 12 to 21.
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Demolition push in McDowell County gains momentum
Local leaders push to remove abandoned structures along Route 52 with 67 identified sites. Sen Swope notes 5 000 to 8 000 abandoned buildings possible in the county. DEP and state officials call demolitions essential to curb waste and health hazards, aided by discounts and local support from Patton solid waste authority Lusk Disposal and McDowell County Commission.
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Tazewell seeks local control to reopen schools safely
The Tazewell County School Board urges Gov. Northam to let districts set August reopening plans with local health input. The resolution cites rural internet gaps, student poverty, and learning loss, seeking flexible, safe blended or online formats while noting Southwest Virginia’s lower COVID-19 case counts.
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