Rare tie kills West Virginia meth bill in Senate
In Charleston the West Virginia Senate deadlocked on a prescription only plan for medicines containing pseudoephedrine. Sen Dan Foster urged passage citing declines in meth production in Oregon and Mississippi. Sen David Nolte opposed, warning about freedom and costs. Police watched from the gallery as the measure failed by a rare tie vote.
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Princeton officer bids bond in coercion case
An on duty Princeton officer faces a criminal complaint alleging he bribed and scared a juvenile to deter cooperation, threatening to contact Child Protective Services about the mother. Magistrate Rick Fowler set a 2500 bond and noted potential 110 year prison exposure. the officer resigned after suspension, with a preliminary hearing planned within ten days if detained.
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Rick Fowler
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Shrewsbury
Michael Baylous
State Police of
Mercer County
Scott Ash
Princeton
Ash
Gas prices alter daily life in Bluefield region
Residents from Bluefield to Bland County report trimmed trips and shifted routines to save gas money. Couples share rides and cut errands, while several workers swap time and methods to reduce commuting costs. One man laments high prices and considers parking his vehicle for a bicycle if costs rise further.
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Carman Biar
Bland County
Mercer Mall
Mercer County
Jimmy Saunders
Bluefield
Huntington
Bluefield Eyes 1.8 Million Grant for Historic Center Remodel
Bluefield plans to apply for a 1.8 million DOH grant to redo the building exterior under the Transportation Enhancement Program. Interior work would await other funding. City officials, with Bluefield State College architecture students, plan multipurpose reuse including laser tag, an indoor skate park, batting cages, and meeting spaces, aiming to revitalize the area and provide 60,000 square feet of recreation for all ages.
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Bluefield State College
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Bluefield
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Edwin Elliott remembered as Bluefield leader and booster
The long‑time Bluefield mayor Edwin Elliott is recalled for his community devotion. A WW II veteran, he cared deeply for the city, backing projects from the Bluefield Building Commission to paving miles of parking and promoting local arts and sports. He lived a life of public service and entrepreneurship, leaving behind two daughters and a granddaughter.
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Edward) Elliott
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Jim” Shott
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