Weirton officer sues city over shooting refusal case
Fired Weirton police officer Mader sues the city claiming he did nothing wrong when he refused to shoot a suspect holding an unloaded gun. He says he acted to uphold his oath to protect and serve and would do so again. The suit cites state law allowing deadly force only to confront an immediate threat, and quotes a report urging his firing after the incident.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Mader
Weirton
Williams
Ohio River
Tim O’brien
Pittsburgh
Virginia pollution board may regulate carbon emissions
The state may empower the Air Pollution Control Board to treat carbon dioxide as air pollution and regulate it, aligning with environmentalists who say the state should limit carbon pollution while President Trump rolls back federal rules. Leaders highlight ongoing talks, with Gov McAuliffe set to announce updates from a power-plant emissions work group.
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Herring
Air Pollution Control Board
House
David Toscano
Police: 3 arrested for passing counterfeit bills in Virginia
In Charlottesville Virginia three people were arrested over alleged false bank note offenses and obtaining money by deceit. Police say Payne, 19, is among those charged with multiple counts while authorities continue to investigate the case and determine if more suspects are involved.
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Virginia
Earthquakes Felt In Giles County Seismic Zone
The report notes water leaks may occur at 4 30 a m over the next days while detailing how residents in the Giles County seismic zone of southwestern Virginia and nearby West Virginia have felt small quakes since 1928 and infrequent larger events. The website cites the largest damaging earthquake on record in the area.
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Giles County
Virginia
West Virginia
Manchin Voices Pension Plan Urgency For Miners In West Virginia
Senator Joe Manchin urged action on a 1974 pension overhaul to avert insolvency in West Virginia’s mining community. He cited decades of bankrupted liability shifts to major firms and praised activists like Rick Ryan who traveled to defend health care and pension rights. Ryan thanked Manchin for persistent efforts while Jenkins eyes Manchin’s seat, and Manchin warned of rising costs if Congress stalls.
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Wall Street
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Hobet Mining
Boone County
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Peabody Energy
St Louis
Australia
D.C
Ryan
The
Register-Herald
Joe Manchin
Virginia health officials investigate rare human rabies case
Virginia health officials investigate a rare human rabies case in the United States where only one to three cases are reported annually. authorities continue tracing exposure and advising precautions as the investigation unfolds.
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Virginia
Richmond
United States
Mammography Bus Stops in Wetzel and Monongalia
A mammography bus will visit Wetzel and Monongalia counties providing screening services. To book an appointment call 904 432 4211. The schedule includes stops in the two counties with further details to follow.
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Wetzel
Monongalia
Harrison
Bear Trapped in Roanoke Car Honks Horn During Snack Run
A 200 pound young black bear reportedly sought treats inside a Roanoke Virginia car and managed to honk the horn before becoming stuck. Police freed the animal by opening the back door and it fled into the woods. Officers noted snacks were inside the vehicle and urged residents to lock cars.
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Roanoke
Virginia
Lee Walker
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