North Carolina Sues Over Trans Restroom Law Fight
North Carolina Governor Pat McCrory said his administration filed a federal lawsuit to preserve House Bill 2 banning transgender restrooms matching gender identity. The state seeks to block Justice Department actions seen as civil rights violations and warned of potential federal funding impacts for universities.
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Voters turnout eyed as election day looms in two counties
In McDowell County 458 early ballots were cast by Saturday's deadline and officials hope for strong turnout with the presidential race. Monroe County reports 1 045 early voters with 515 Democratic and 435 Republican ballots, signaling a potentially robust turnout as expectations rise. county clerks Don Hicks and Donald Evans comment on trends and expectations.
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Princeton Fire Department Earns New Class II Rating
The Princeton Fire Department earned a new Class II rating, with Bailey noting only 1,062 Class II and 132 Class I departments nationwide. He estimated West Virginia has three to five Class II departments, and Princeton now fields 12 full-time and two volunteer firefighters. City officials celebrated the update as a Facebook post looms.
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Vandalism case eyed for possible charges dismissal
Bailey says five unnamed suspects had no prior record. Investigators believed vandalism aimed to undo volunteer work and were unaware the bridge had been recently painted. If suspects follow through, prosecutors may dismiss charges. repair and a public apology could serve as alternative sentencing.
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City board weighs staggered terms and farmers market site
Bluefield leaders discussed creating staggered city elections to align with primaries, requiring a charter change and public hearings. They approved directing the city attorney to draft the amendment while exploring a Friday farmers market at Princeton Avenue near Delegate Short's building and Big Whiskey Barbecue.
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