ICE arrests 163 illegal immigrants in Northern Virginia sweep
ICE Director John Morton announced a three day operation in northern Virginia resulting in 163 arrests. About 130 had criminal records including 85 felonies and 45 misdemeanors while more than 30 were in the U.S. illegally with no prior convictions. Critics called the briefing a dog and pony show. Morton emphasized removal of criminal offenders.
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Manassas
Virginia
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement
John Morton
Morton
ICE
Prince William County Board of Supervisors
Corey Stewart
Stewart
U.S
Tax bill debate focuses on infrastructure and safeguards
WV legislators clash over SB242 expansion to cover economic development and public health. Unger opposes broader use, warns against payroll abuse while noting infrastructure needs in southern counties. Hall, Kessler seek Gov Tomblin to include severance tax in a possible special session.
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Unger
South
Senate
Jeffrey Kessler
D-Marshall
Earl Ray Tomblin
Hall
Kessler
House Finance
Harry Keith White
Steve Kominar
D-Mingo
Tomblin
Joint Commission On Economic Development
Mercer County Holds Ground Despite Census Drop
The 1.1 percent population decline in Mercer County drew cautious optimism from officials. Commissioner Vinciguerra noted the loss of 716 people was not as bad as feared and should not harm the county’s representation. Delegate John Frazier said the region fared reasonably well amid recession and southern West Virginia losses, with expectations to keep three delegates. Other areas like Charleston and Huntington also lost population, while Morgantown and Berkeley County grew.
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Vinciguerra
Mercer County
John Frazier
Dmercer
West Virginia
Frazier
Charleston
Huntington
Associated Press
Morgantown
Berkley County
Mercer County Faces Continued Jail Bill Debt and Budget Strains
Mercer County negotiates a jail bill averaging 113000 per month, totaling over 13 million annually, with about 800000 still owed to the state's regional jail system. Officials cite slower payoff, cash flow variations, and the Flowers Baking Company closure as impacting future collections. The Drug Court program and budget tightening help reduce costs without layoffs, as the commission prepares to send figures to state auditors.
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Moye
Flowers Baking Company
Maye
Jay Mills
Mercer County Drug Court
Mills
Pre-screening for Coal series draws large turnout, press interest
Beers, Lange and Spike TV officials hosted a pre-screening in Pikeville drawing 2,000 attendees. A Morgantown venue at Waterfront Place Hotel sold out with 350 seats. Crew planned a Washington and Jefferson College session as Spike TV schedules a 10 p.m. premiere on March 30 amid heavy media requests.
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Ple
Pikeville
Morgantown
Waterfront Place
Fazio- Rutt
Spike TV
McDowell County
New York Times
Wall Street Journal
Fazio-Rutt
Beers, Lange
Kevin Kay
Tom Roberts
Mike Crowder
Cobalt Coal
Joe Pack
Jerry “Wildman” Edwards
Cobalt
Washington & Jefferson College
Washington
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
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Mike Vinciguerra Jr
Joe Coburn
Mercer County Commission
Lange
Westchester
Ques
Goriold Resort
Travel + Leisure
Point Clear
Alabama
United States
Canada
Globe
MarriottGrand.com
Grand Hotel Marriott Resort
Golf Club & Spa
Grand Boulevard
Marriott
Spa
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