Virginia to Drop Sales Tax on Nonprescription Drugs
Virginia will exempt nonprescription drugs from the 4.5 percent state and local sales tax starting July 1, saving taxpayers an estimated 16 million this year and 18.5 million next year. Retailers face confusion due to no shelf labels or brand-level tax breakdowns, complicating consumer understanding and compliance.
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Butch” Davies
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Attorney General probes lawmakers raises in budget boost
Richmond Virginia Attorney General Mark L Earley is reviewing whether state legislators illegally granted themselves raises by increasing office budgets by 6000 and doubling daily expenses to 200 Critics argue these payments count as income for pensions and violate the constitution since boosts were set to take effect this year before the next election Earley spokesman David Botkins said a ruling is likely soon as the changes take effect Wednesday Del Deeds called the actions unconstitutional noting the expense funds and office budget raise could be unlawful
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Camp Laurel Shifts From Past Prostitution Rumors to Church Use
Local memories recount Camp Laurel as a once infamous outdoor site with gambling and prostitution allegations. Since its sale to Methodists in the early 1950s the camp serves worship and youth work, hosting over 2000 visitors this summer and inspiring many to Christian ministry through camping experiences.
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Buchanan County consolidates three elementary schools
Buchanan County plans a W-1 era consolidation that will finish by 2000 and save about $2 million. Russell Prater Elementary remains open. Superintendent Tom Justus welcomes board support and notes no organized opposition. An architect will be contracted for design and engineering, with bids to follow in five to six months.
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Interns Explore Careers Through Summer Internships
PikeView student Dustin Hanchock aims to be a pharmacist with Revco while Bluefield High’s Sean Daniels interns at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce to study marketing. Other students Brandy Bagar and Daniel Dunn seek newsroom and hospital roles to learn career realities and values.
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Daily Telegraph
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Princeton Community Hospital
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