Senate advances bill to end DUI hearings in WV courts
The West Virginia Senate advanced SB 212 to transfer DUI hearing authority from the Office of Administrative Hearings to magistrate and circuit courts. Sen. Charles Trump defends the move as smaller government, while Sen. Ron Miller warns of risks to evidence standards and public safety. The bill awaits House Judiciary review.
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Pennsylvania
Virginia
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Four startups win Princeton Renaissance startup grants
Princeton awards grants to four new businesses under the Blueprint Communities program. Tim Toler will open Appalachia Coffee Co at 860 Mercer Street by July 1 with a 3500 dollar cash prize and 2000 dollars in advertising. Other winners include Devon Taylor at Mercer Street for Jimmie's Restaurant and Ron Sokol for Mountain Works on the same block. Joanie Lea Bailey starts Gala Den yoga center at 222 Mercer Street. The event was funded by Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh and A Shared Vision.
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Princeton
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Tim Toler
Appalachia Coffee Co
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McKinney
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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Devon Taylor
Jimmie
Federal Home Loan Bank of Pittsburgh
Shared Vision
Charleston
West Virginia
Corey Dennison
WVU
LaunchLab
Carrie White
LaVor Theater
West Virginia lawmakers weigh funding for Courtesy Patrol in road fund bill
After a floor debate, lawmakers considered stripping 4.5 million in CCC funding from the Courtesy Patrol, arguing it provides roadside aid and amber alert support while opponents call it unnecessary and a budget drain. Supporters insist the patrol serves 309,771 vehicles and 14,000 checks since inception, with 135 first aid responses.
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County weighing law firm contingency fee in drug suit
County commissioners debated contract terms for a drug company lawsuit. Sitler recommended a 25 percent contingent fee, while Buckner urged 30 percent if it maximized recovery. Puckett supported Sitler’s recommendation and the commission approved moving forward.
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Chafin Group
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Sitler
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Puckett
Bill Archer
Speed limits raised on Route 19 and 460 bypasses
VDOT officials propose raising speed limits to 70 mph on access roads like Route 19 Lebanon Bypass and Route 19 460 Tazewell Bypass with some sections, such as Claypool Hill interchange, staying at 55. The 65 mph limit applies to limited access parts of Route 19 460 at Tazewell and Bluefield by-passes. Most other highway sections in the county move from 55 to 60 after coordination with Virginia State Police and local officials. The Rt 460 by-pass in Bluefield remains 55. Contact Charles Boothe at cboothe bottonline.com.
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Welch
West Virginia
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Bottonline
Lebanon
Tazewell
Claypool Hill
Bluefield
VDOT
Virginia State Police
W. Va
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Rideout
Blake Stowers
Listowers
Bdt Online
City adopts bonds for sanitary projects amid 2018 budget talk
City Manager Dane Rideout outlined two ordinances to borrow up to 2 million dollars for Deerfield Park substation College Avenue sewer major fixes and a west side generator. He noted no sewer rate rise now while budgeting 10.46 million for 2018 and plans to replace aging fire equipment and save for a garbage truck.
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Rideout
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Bluefield
College Avenue
West Side
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