U S sent 1.4B in virus relief to dead people
A GAO report shows nearly 1.1 million coronavirus relief payments totaling about 1.4 billion went to deceased individuals. The finding raises legal and political questions about recovery of funds and mortality data lapses in the rushed relief program.
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Washington
Government Accountability Office
Congress
GAO
Carolyn Maloney
D-N.y
House Oversight and Reform Committee
IRS
Virginia judge rejects bid to block handgun-a-month law
A Goochland Circuit Court judge dismissed challenges to Virginia’s one handgun per month law set to take effect July 1. The suit, led by gun rights groups including the Virginia Citizens Defense League, argued the statute violated constitutional rights but was rejected as constitutional and protective of public safety.
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Richmond
Mark Herring
Goochland Circuit
Timothy K. Lanner
Richmond Times- Dispatch
Virginia Citizens Defense League
Herring
Commonwealth
General Assembly
Firefighter dies in West Virginia Avenue blaze. partner faces arson charge
In Beckner’s home fire at 908 West Virginia Avenue firefighters battled a second blaze in two days. Russell Roberson died after suffering smoke inhalation while trying to save a man from the burning home. Beckner confessed to setting the Jaeger residence fire with lighter fluid and notebook paper, is held without bond, and Arraigned before a McDowell County magistrate. Mayor Joe Ford notes Roberson and Beckner were longtime fire department colleagues and friends.
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Jaeger Fire Department
West Virginia Avenue
Justin England
West Virginia
England
Jim Justice
Roberson
Russell Roberson
EMS
Welch Community Hospital
Saeger
Joe Ford
Ford
Robert Beckner
McDowell County
Richard van Dyke
Southwestern Regional
Samantha Perry
sperry@bottonline.com
Mayor Roberson Remembered as Firefighter Hero
Roberson, a former firefighter and police chief, died helping a man escape a burning trailer. Ford praised his courage as firefighters from multiple jurisdictions attended his county tribute and a ceremony marked the body’s return from Charleston. Funeral services are today at noon at Saeger Elementary, with contact via Charles Boothe.
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Roberson
Saeger
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
Mercer County reports 17 new COVID-19 cases with travel ties
Mercer County records a cumulative 30 infections with 13 recoveries. Sanitarian Matthew Bragg says most new cases stem from travel, notably Myrtle Beach South Carolina, while 25 percent involve other travels. 91 isolation orders stem from contact tracing. 283 people labeled since March. One hospitalized previously, now recovered.
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Mercer County Health Department
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Bragg
Mercer County
Bluestone Health Association
Thorn Street
Princeton
Coronavirus antibody testing guidance in Tazewell county report
County Administrator Eric Young and Dr. Sue Cantrell outline that antibody positives are confirmed by VDH and may not indicate current contagiousness. They emphasize ongoing safety measures, caution against complacency, and preparation for school start while noting vulnerable elderly residents. They urge continued masking distancing and hygiene.
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Young
Sue Cantrell
Cumberland Plateau
Lenovisco
Tazewell County
Virginia School Openings Cited for Local Flexibility
Virginia moves to Phase Three with school reopenings allowing local divisions to implement plans within state guidelines. Northam stresses in person learning where possible with safety measures including masks, staggered schedules, health screenings, and bus distancing, while local boards seek authority to decide timing and methods.
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Mercer
Tazewell County
Virginia
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