Weekend Warmth With Showers Focuses On May 15
A summer-like pattern continues with highs in the upper 70s to lower 80s and afternoon evening showers. A steadier rain moves in tonight. WVVA weather team reports coupons offering more than 68 dollars in savings.
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Welfare cuts could deal blow to area
Thousands in southern West Virginia would face a 25 percent cut in DHHR welfare funding under a proposed spending plan. Cash assistance, clothing vouchers, child care reimbursements, and travel fee reimbursements would be reduced or eliminated, saving the state about 20.9 million annually. Food stamp benefits would remain unchanged or rise for some families as overall income changes.
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Prison abuse poster girl Lynndie England struggles at Fort Bragg
Iraqui prison abuse saga figure Lynndie England, 21, endures isolation at Fort Bragg with limited contact from family and friends. Her lawyer says other soldiers avoid her and that she remains stressed and overwhelmed while awaiting word on a home leave request.
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Bluefield Virginia Plans New Town Hall Building
Todd Day town manager said Bluefield has received approval for architecture and engineering of a new 19,974 square foot town hall. The $3.8 million facility will include work space lobbies hallways restrooms and related areas funded from federal state and local programs.
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Forum to discuss tobacco issues and Mercer clean air plan
A Princeton community forum Monday at 6 p.m. at the Mercer County Technical Education Center invites residents to speak on tobacco concerns and a proposed clean indoor air ordinance for Mercer County. The event, part of the Let’s Talk series, seeks public input on the policy.
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Local task force breaks up marijuana distribution ring
Acting on a tip from a national shipping company the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crime Task Force and West Virginia State Police arrested four people after a UPS Green Valley center reported a suspicious package. The parcel was opened and details emerged about a broader drug operation.
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