Lawmakers spar over funding equestrian park and tolls on turnpike
West Virginia lawmakers debated funding for the Hatfield-McCoy Trail and a proposed Mercer County equestrian park, arguing whether such allocations would trigger toll increases. Supporters say the projects are prudent investments, while opponents urge careful management and reliance on existing gas tax funds. The bill moves back to the House for approval of the amendment, with potential conference steps if needed.
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United States
West Virginia
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Mingo
Wayne
Wyoming
Green Valley
Flooding Lifts Bluestone River and Triggers Statewide Alerts
After about 2.38 inches of rain in Mercer County, the Bluestone River rose above bank level flooding cornfields and cutting off access. Residents recall July 2001 floods while highway crews remove rock slides and manage high water on Route 19 and Route 15. In Virginia, Governor Kaine declared a statewide emergency as Wise County and nearby areas faced damage and evacuations, with power outages affecting about 10,000 residents.
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Mercer County
Bluestone
Jan Carper
Carper
Carpers
West Virginia
Richard
Coop
Bluefield
National Weather Service
Bluefield Coop
West Virginia Soil Conservation Office
Beckley
Mike McMillion
West Virginia Division of Transportation District 10
Princeton
McMillion
Spanishburg
Montcalm
Bramwell
Gardner Road
Virginia
Timothy M. Kaine
Kaine
Wise County
Michael Conroy
Virginia State Police
Wytheville
Fourth District
Big Stone Gap
Lee County
Conroy
West Virginia advances Castle Doctrine with home protection law
Florida pioneered the Castle Doctrine. West Virginia moved forward as Manchin backs the concept of protecting one’s home. Delegate Doyle opposed in the House. Legislature backed it with landslide support but it has not reached the governor yet. Ramsburg indicated Manchin supports safeguarding homes and intends to sign if technically sound.
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Manchin
John Doyle
D-Jefferson
Lara Ramsburg
House
Judiciary Committee
West Virginia
Ramsburg
Manniz
Registerherald
Red Cross Blood Drive At Youth Center Today
The American Red Cross Blood Mobile will be at the Youth Center on Stadium Drive Thursday from noon to 6 p.m. Public library offers free Easter craft Princeton Public Library will host a free Easter craft after school Thursday at 4 p.m.
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Bluefield
American Red Cross Blood Mobile
Youth Center
Stadium Drive
Princeton
Princeton Public Library
Myasthenia Gravis Support Group Meeting Saturday
The Myasthenia Gravis Support Group will meet Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the atrium at Princeton Community Hospital Parkview Center. For more information, call 304 952 7957.
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Princeton Community Hospital
Parkview Center
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