Weather forecast for Thursday May 26 2016
A chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 1pm. Partly sunny with a high near 82. West wind three to six mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent. New rainfall amounts under a tenth of an inch, higher in storms.
Shooting probed at Crescent View Apartments in Bluefield
Police in Bluefield Va report a Wednesday afternoon shooting at Crescent View Apartments with no fatalities. Chief Shane Gunter said further details would be released, but none were available Wednesday night.
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Crescent View Apartments
Police Department
Shane Gunter
Moscow Arts Week Highlights Include Ballet Festival and Teens Walk
All Together Arts Week features Moscow Festival Ballet performances, a magistrate candidates forum, a lumberjack competition, and a Teens Easter walk. Organizers promise varied events across venues with community participation and family activities.
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Budget talks steady as House seeks tobacco revenue fix
In Charleston, the House of Delegates works to close a 271 million dollar budget hole by June 30. Minority Leader Tim Miley reports a constructive meeting with Speaker Tim Armstead after a three hour session killed the sole revenue measure so far. Democrats oppose the bill as insufficient to deter youth smoking or fund Public Employees Insurance Agency. Miley notes possible movement on revenue measures, hinting at cigarette tax gains earmarked for funding.
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House of Delegates
House
Tim Miley
D-Harrison
Tim Armstead
R-Kanawha
Public Employees Insurance Agency
Miley
Bluefield considers small hike to meals tax switch
Bluefield Virginia Town Council discussed a potential 1 percent increase to the 10 percent total meals tax during a Tuesday night meeting. Mayor Don Harris noted no decision yet and a public hearing will be needed before any change.
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Don Harris
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James Hampton
Hampton
Tazewell
Sentencing for confessed child molester rescheduled
Timothy Probert, 57, of Princeton, who pleaded guilty on April 19 to 37 charges related to child sexual abuse, will face sentencing on August 12 after it was moved from the June 23 date. Court officials cited the need for pre sentence reports and multiple victim evaluations.
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Timothy Probert
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Westminster Presbyterian Church
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Cracks Forcing Closure Of Route 16 Near War West Virginia
West Virginia road crews close a 120 foot section of Route 16 near War as large cracks appear and the road begins sliding down the mountainside. Detours and possible closures are being arranged while officials assess the problem. District 10 supervisor Tom Camden notes the issue started Monday and has continued to move.
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McDowell County
Route 16
City of War
Tom Camden
West Virginia Department of Highways
Camden
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