Plan Proposed to Redevelop Flood-Prone Areas in West Virginia
Wyoming County and Welch in McDowell County are deemed viable for redevelopment with incentives to relocate residents from Northfork Gary Kimball and War to new communities on former mountaintop removal mine sites. Local officials oppose the plan predicting court battles and voter backlash as towns seek to defend services and livelihoods. The plan, prepared by Parsons Brinckerhoff, hinges on major road projects King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway and requires significant incentives for relocation.
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Lexington
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Guilty plea leads to probation in infant death case
Mercer County Circuit Court sentenced Martin to five years on probation after a guilty plea. Evidence showed gross neglect contributed to an infant's death after the baby stopped breathing and 911 was called. Martin must obtain a GED within a year and secure employment. she is mother to a 2 year old.
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Swope
Mercer County Circuit Court Office
Temperatures trend cooler with showers linger into Memorial Day
National Weather Service in Blacksburg says highs stay in the upper 50s with nights near the upper 40s and a chance of rain today and tonight. Despite a warming trend early next month, Hudgins notes temperatures will remain cool and not soar, with a few showers around Memorial Day.
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National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Hudgins
Graham High School Evacuation After Pepper Spray Incident
Bluefield Virginia police say suspects, likely students, will face charges and possible school disciplinary action after a pepper spray incident at Graham High School. About 10 students were observed, rooms ventilated, and the scene secured as teachers and staff describe coughing, burning sensations, and watery eyes. Firefighters and rescue squads deployed, and a pepper spray container was found on site.
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Asbury
Jim Hardy
Fire Department
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Mark Huffman
Hardy
Natalie Cooper
Graham
John Nelson
Oakey
Danny Evans
Graham High School
Jim Vicars
Mark Blevins
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