Demolish or Restore Historic Pocahontas Company Store
Historic Pocahontas Inc votes to demolish the 1883 company store if funds to restore are not secured by October 21. A ceiling collapse worsens safety concerns as a restoration specialist assesses options. temporary roof and debris removal planned with private-sector help.
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Pocahontas
Tazewell County
Historic Pocahontas Inc
Company
Tom Childress
Childress
Virginia
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Rockefeller presses to curb indecent TV programming
Sen. Jay Rockefeller launches anew push to grant the FCC expanded power over violent content on broadcast cable and satellite TV. He cites studies linking television violence to aggressive behavior in children and criticized media giants for prioritizing profits over public welfare. Rockefeller plans to reintroduce the bill after the July recess.
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Jay Rockefeller
Federal Communications Commission
Rockefeller
West
Virginia
Democrat
FCC
Parents Television Council
Parentstv.org
West Virginia
Family of miner sues coal firm over deadly roof collapse
Morgantown April reports say John David Elliott aged 26 died December 17 at Dana Mining Prime No 1 near Maidsville when a roof fell while he rode in a rubber tired vehicle with mine foreman Ken Losh and Gary Mayle. His wife Gena and two children sue in Monongalia County Circuit Court citing unsafe working area and excessive riders in violation of safety rules.
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Morgantown
John David Elliott
Dana Mining
Maidsville
Elliott
Ken Losh
Terra Alta
Gary Mayle
Losh
Mayle
State Office of Miners’ Health, Safety and Training
Gena
Monongalia County
John Elliott
Parkways authority seeks new revenue options for Turnpike
West Virginia Turnpike operator, the Parkways Authority, seeks proposals from firms to raise revenue after toll hikes failed. A Public Resources Advisory Group report suggested marketing partnerships could add about 1.2 million annually. The 88 mile toll road needs 100 million in repairs while $60 million in annual revenue supports Tamarack bonds.
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Harleston
West Virginia
Parkways, Economic Development and Tourism Authority
New
Public Resources Advisory Group
Pennsylvania
Parkways
Greg Barr
Nascar
Tamarack
Beckley
Joe Manchin
Kanawha County
Campaign to stop child sexual abuse expands in Virginia
Virginia health officials report the Stop It Now! campaign, urging adults to report suspected child sexual abuse, has grown from Richmond to the Shenandoah Valley, southwest Virginia, and Hampton Roads. The program provides advice via the 1-888-PREVENT hotline and emphasizes adult action without naming individuals or residents.
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The
Commonwealth
Richmond
Virginia
Pulic Health
Rebecca Odor
Virginia Department of Health
Odor
Shenandoah Valley
Hampton Roads
Podor
Health Department
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Pocahontas, Va
Eric DiNovo
Tazewell Community Hospital
Bluefield Va
Sues Coal Company
Parkways Authority
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