Moore moves to drop plea in Arch Moore corruption case
Prosecutors will oppose Moore's bid to withdraw his guilty plea to five federal counts. U.S. Attorney says Moore could be sentenced July 10. Moore contends he faced heavy time pressure and threats of 28 new charges if he did not plead guilty. He admitted extorting over $500,000 in exchange for a $2.3 million Black Lung Fund refund and sought to block a grand jury probe. Potential penalties total 36 years and $1.2 million in fines if all counts hold. The defense cites late timing and surreptitious tapes as coercion factors.
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Arch A. Moore Jr
Moore
H. Paul Kizer
Beckley
Hoffman
West Virginia
Secon
Hundley
Parkersburg
Parkin Lot
Leaberrty
West Virginia to refund 42 million in tax funds
The U S Supreme Court ruling requires West Virginia to return at least 42 million dollars in business tax collections plus interest from before the 1984 invalidation of the gross receipts tax. Officials foresee potential refunds and consider a possible rehearing while noting a looming 29 million dollar year end surplus and recent pay raises.
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Charleston
U.S. Supreme Court
Tom Heywood
State Department of Tax and Revenue
Dale Stenger
Heywood
High Court
Attorney General's Office
Supreme Court
West Virginia
Steager
Stenger
Santa Barbara Wildfires Ravage Homes and Injure Firefighters
Wildfires sparked by arson and accidents scorched 14,000 acres across four counties north, east, and south of Los Angeles, destroying or damaging hundreds of homes in Santa Barbara Goleta and Glendale areas. A Forest Service helicopter crash wounded the pilot, and crews faced 60 mph desert winds as residents fled with only valuables. No deaths reported. one severely burned, two firefighters hurt.
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California
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San Marcos Pass
Bill Douros
National Weather Service
Los Angeles
Arizona
Colorado
Montana
Utah
Glendale
Riverside County
Santa Barbara County
Goleta
County Sheriffs Department
Tim Grasey
Kay O’brien
Winterplace ski resort auction moved to July 27
BECKLEY AP reports the bankruptcy sale of WinterPlace ski resort has been moved from Friday to July 27. Jerry Cameron of First Community Bank of Princeton said potential buyers have been identified for the Highland Ski Area owned resort, which is being kept running to protect the $800,000 loan from 1987. negotiations may remove the need for an auction.
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Cameron
Highland Ski Area
Warm Humid Conditions With Mid-80s Likely Today
The National Weather Service predicts partly sunny, warm and humid weather with highs in the mid-80s. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers and lows in the mid-60s are expected.
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National Weather Service
Ruling Shifts McDowell Board of Education Seats
McDowell County Commission ruled R J Allen, not Ergie Smith, won a board of education seat after Sid Bell moved from Gary to Welch, creating two Browns Creek District members. Linda Douglas remains the top vote getter. Allen to be seated per the contest decision.
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Welch
Gary
McDowell County Board of Education
Board of Education
B.G. Smith
McDowell County Commission
R.J. Allen
Ergie Smith
Linda Douglas
Browns Creek
Sid Bell
Bell
R.J
Johnny” Allen
Allen
Big Creek
House passes bill to restore WIC funds boost
The House approved a measure to raise the amount states can borrow against next year's WIC funds from 1 percent to 3 percent to prevent about 250,000 women and children from losing benefits. The plan, passed by voice vote, targets the Special Supplemental Feeding Program for Women Infants and Children.
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Washington
House
WIC program faces cuts as prices drain funds
The WIC program risks trimming eligibility with $2.1 billion appropriated falling short amid rising prices. The National Association of WIC Directors warns 250,000 women and children could be cut by September without $72 million in new funds. Tony Hall notes every dollar saves triple in future health costs. borrowing could add $66 million if used.
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National Association of Wic
National Association of Wic Directors
Vansant mine reclamation begins today
A Virginia firm partir Cooper Construction starts reclamation of land around an abandoned deep mine near Vansant. The 23 000 contract funded by a 1988 Federal Abandoned Land Construction Grant covers landslide removal, stabilization, gravel and rock drains, drainage ditches, and protective work to prevent future flooding of nearby residences.
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Vansant
Mavisdale
Virginia
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
Cooper Construction
Bruce Miles
Miles
Volunteers set stage for Princeton SummerFest 90
Volunteers worked at Princeton High School fields to assemble a temporary stage for SummerFest 90. The three day event features Cross Country and Aundrea La Shea on Friday night, and Original Drifters with the Redcoats on Saturday at 8 p.m. City officials and local businesses assisted, with plans to finalize the setup by Friday noon.
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Princeton High School
Fair Grounds
Aundrea la Shea
Linda Mangus
Mangus
Gus
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