EPA to weigh job impacts despite appeals court ruling
The 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled the EPA is not required to estimate mining job losses from air pollution rules. The agency said under Trump it will still consider economic effects, while Murray Energy plans another appeal. The decision reverses a lower court ruling, and keeps the EPA free to collect and assess employment data without a mandatory tally.
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Piglets rescued after overturned trailer wreck near WV highway
The scene showed live piglets wrangled from a toppled trailer as firefighters cooled and saved many animals. WVDOH supervisor Arlie Matney noted the unusual cargo while roads crews, law enforcement, and a second truck hauled away the surviving livestock. Local workers recalled a similar crash in 2016 nearby.
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Matney
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Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline
West Virginia Fourth of July festivities spread across counties
Fireworks light up Main Street and Buffalo Trails ATV resort with a first time 4th of July celebration at 10 p.m. at the resort, plus events at Brushcreek Falls RV Resort Campfire Grill and Bowen Field after the Blue Jays game. Princeton hosts daytime events at Hunnicutt Field with bands, boat races, beauty pageant, and a dusk fireworks finale. State Fire Marshal warns on safety and fireworks use while listing tips and viewing guidance across sites.
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West
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Chucky Ray Lilly
Princeton
Hunnicutt Field
Chosen Road
Thomas Taylor
High Rise
Furrows
Rick K
Hunnicutt
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Blake Stowers
Listowers
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Health and investment tax spar over GOP plan
Conservatives oppose the investment tax boost as Senate Finance Chair Orrin Hatch and House Ways and Means Chair Kevin Brady push for a faster tax bill. Lindsey Graham questions repealing Obamacare era tax boosts while McConnell aims to finalize a GOP bill by week’s end amid doubts from several Republicans. The plan seeks to repeal Obama tax increases seen as aiding expanded health coverage for about 20 million people.
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Utah
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Texas
Hatch
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S.C
McConnell
Obama
Senate
Attorney general mobile office hours set for Southern WV
Consumer representatives from the West Virginia Attorney General's Office will meet residents in July to discuss consumer issues and answer questions. Hosted by Peni Adams, events include July 14 at CASE of WVa in Princeton and July 27 at Mercer County Courthouse. Attorney General Morrisey says residents can get questions answered and learn how to protect personal information.
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West Virginia
Attorney General’s Office
Peni Adams
Case of Wva
Thorn Street
Mercer County
E. Main St
Patrick Morrisey
Virginia groups urge halt to Morva execution in 2006 case
About 30,000 petitions delivered to Governor McAuliffe by Amnesty International, NAMI, and the ABA urge halting William Morva’s July 6 execution for a 2006 escape killing. Morva's lawyers say he is severely mentally ill and unable to distinguish delusion from reality.
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Virginia
Terry McAuliffe
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National Alliance On Mental Illness
American Bar Association
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Downtown cleanup and theater repairs target revival
Debris removal and painting aim to boost downtown appearance and economic stimulus under the broken window theory. Lavon Theater marquee work continues on Mercer Street with brick and plumbing updates. Donations are slim, urging local businesses to support entrepreneurial efforts via Princeton Renaissance or Community Connections Inc. contact 304-913-4956.
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Lavon Theater
Mercer Street
Princeton Renaissance
Community Connections Inc
Greg Jordan
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