County board weighs vehicle fee to fund schools
Hackworth and Lester backed a county vehicle fee proposal to raise funds for the Tazewell County school system as the Board of Supervisors tabled a $20 per vehicle motor vehicle license increase until August. Officials also kept a hiring freeze and pressed to crack down on delinquent taxpayers to boost revenue.
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Lester
Board of Supervisors
Tazewell County
Maggie Asbury
Charles
Erie Dmore
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
Kennedy retirement sparks abortion rights court fight
Justice Kennedy's retirement triggers a heated battle over a replacement. Republicans push to move fast, citing Trump's list of 25 potential picks. Democrats warn against rushing before the midterms amid Roe v Wade and abortion rights concerns. Key senators from Collins to Murkowski vow scrutiny.
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Washington
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Senate
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Schumer
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R Ky
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New Jersey
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New York Democrat
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West Virginia
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Indiana
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North Dakota
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Maine
Lisa Murkowski
Alaska
Dean Heller
Nevada
Murkowski
Supreme Court
Justice Kennedy
Collins
White House
Thomas Hardiman
Philadelphia
3Rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
Raymond Kethledge
O'Neal Hired to Lead Mercer County Economic Development Authority
The former West Virginia legislator and longtime Mercer County native John O'Neal was chosen to join the Mercer County Economic Development Authority as an employee of the county commission. He plans to review current development projects and engage leaders on strategies for economic growth while County Commissioner Greg Puckett stresses bylaw compliance and timelines. Bailey exits after guiding the authority, with Buckner noting the dormant agency should quickly gain momentum.
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Bluefield State College
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Beckley
West Virginia
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Mercer County
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Mercer
Bailey
John O’neal
Buckner
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County Economic Development Authority
Greg Puckett
Economic Development Authority
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Greg Jordan
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Bluefield hosts College Avenue Showcases with votes Aug 1–19
Bluefield plans a Grand Reopening for the Fitness and Recreation Center while launching a College Avenue showcase. Residents vote for Best Landscaping Best Flower Garden and College Avenue Showcase with a Most Improved category judged by a panel. Prizes awarded at the Grand Center in August.
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Marie Blackwell
Greater Bluefield
Mills
Code
Whitney Browning
Whrowning
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