Fire marshal seeks tips on Shaft Hollow blaze in Coretta
West Virginia State Fire Marshal investigators seek witnesses from the Shaft Hollow area of Coretta for a February 24 structure fire. Assistant Fire Marshal D. Bailey asks anyone with information or photos to contact the 24 hour hotline at 1-800-233-3473. A reward of up to 2500 dollars is offered for arson information. no injuries were reported.
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Virginia man pleads guilty to wanton endangerment
Detriuss Dee Martin aka Face 36 of Bluefield Virginia pleaded guilty in Mercer County Circuit Court to wanton endangerment tied to firing a handgun at a car with two people. A conviction carries one to five years and up to 2500 dollars fine. he remains free on bond pending a presentencing report.
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Union Mission to host drives as shelves run low in Bluefield
Bluefield faced an abrupt surge in need leaving the Union Mission food pantry nearly empty. Executive director Craig Hammond said shelves are down earlier than expected and upcoming drives aim to replenish supplies including a March 17 Simple Gifts concert at Bluefield High School with admission of five dollars and four cans of food. The mission, in its 76th year, relies on church drives and a ladies auxiliary effort to restock.
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Debate over table games bill moves to conference
Lawmakers vote to send the table games bill back to the Senate after House delegates approve most amendments. The bill lets voters in host counties decide on table games and shifts proceeds to county and local governments while linking revenue to each track. Opponents argued a statewide constitutional amendment was needed.
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Community recaps support for teacher raises
Parents and residents weigh in on teacher salaries and a potential one day walkout on March 14. Respondents from Bluefield Kimball and nearby areas say teachers deserve higher pay for managing classrooms and guiding students amid unruly behavior.
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Teachers pay gaps vary by state and district
Reed noted that paying teachers more would sway support for reforms. He cited West Virginia as paying low wages compared with other states, with differences reaching from two thousand to twenty thousand dollars in some districts, while Pittsburgh shows higher pay and differing test measures of student achievement.
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McDowell County Considers Referendum on Landfill Expansion
Community leaders debate waste disposal growth as officials note a state of the art landfill could create 30 to 40 local jobs while some residents fear water system damage. Lawmakers weigh in on out-of-state garbage questions and local referenda. Charles Owens reports.
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Lawmakers Target Education Walkout Message
Reed says the walkout will be a one day event with a message aimed at Charleston. She notes strong math and science scores and ties the protest to broader lobbying efforts.
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Trail permits for 58 mile Hatfield McCoy segment in Ashland
Mike Pinkerton of the Hatfield McCoy Recreation Authority says permits for the new 58 mile segment in McDowell County are available at the KOA campground in Ashland and at the Ashland Company Store.
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