Kroger and UFCW Schedule Roanoke Talks After Strike Vote
Kroger and United Food and Commercial Workers Local 400 plan May 23 and 24 meetings in Roanoke to resolve contract differences and avert a potential strike set to occur June 4 when the current pact expires. The UFCW authorized a strike earlier in Salem amid pay raise and paid sick days disputes. The union represents about 3,000 Kroger workers across 41 stores in the region including Princeton and Bluefield.
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Bluefield Hosts First Fantastic Friday In Downtown
Bluefield gears up for its inaugural Fantastic Friday from 4 to 7 PM in the Historic Downtown Depot District between Princeton Avenue and Raleigh Street. Vendor spaces are free for city businesses with a license. non city vendors pay a fee. Over a dozen vendors signed up including hydroponic demos and Frank and Clara's Fish Market. Craft Memorial Library hosts family activities. organizers aim to draw downtown shoppers and support local businesses. For sign ups contact Jim Spencer at ispencer cityof bluefield.com or 304-327-2401 ext. 2405.
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Poll finds two thirds of Americans would struggle with $1000 emergency
An exclusive AP NORC poll shows about 66 percent cannot cover a $1000 crisis, including 75 percent of households under 50k and 66 percent of those earning 50k to 100k. Even the top 20 percent face strain, with 38 percent unable to cover such an expense, highlighting ongoing financial fragility and stress.
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Police seek man who failed to update sex offender registry
West Virginia State Police seek Christopher Todd McDonald, 33, Bluefield, for not updating his sex offender registration since July 2015. An arrest warrant cites failure to report address and telephone changes. McDonald, 5 feet 10 inches, 185 pounds, white with blond hair and blue eyes, pled guilty to a Tennessee statutory rape involving a 13 to 17 year old victim. Call 304-425-2101 with information.
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Miners in Wyoming County sue for unpaid wages under WARN Act
Wyoming County miners sue Seneca Coal Resources LLC in U S District Court Beckley seeking unpaid wages, class certification, and penalties under the WARN Act after layoffs around April 5 2016 at Pineville mine. Plaintiffs Jonathan Conn Austin Tilley and Nelson Saddler claim about 120 workers were not informed and seek wages bonuses and benefits.
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ERP Compliant Fuels LLC
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Authorities investigate hit and run in Bluewell
Deputy M R Lacy of the Mercer County Sheriff's Department says a white Silverado sideswiped an SUV on Route 52 Bluewell at about 9 05 pm Then the driver fled toward Bramwell striking mailboxes before being apprehended Driving under the influence was suspected but not confirmed Two female occupants and a child in the SUV declined medical help Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department and Bluefield Rescue Squad responded to the scene.
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