Polls Open In Mercer County Early Voting Tops Usual
Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye said polls open at 6 30 a m and close 7 30 p m with early voting totaling 4755 ballots and 460 absentee votes. Turnout reaches about 14 percent of registered voters and 25 percent in presidential years. Amendment 2 draws the most attention as Gov. Jim Justice opposes it creating intra party tensions in the Legislature.
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Mercer County lights green for Operation Green Light tribute
The Mercer County Courthouse glowed green on Monday for Operation Green Light, a National Association of Counties initiative honoring veterans. The display runs through November 13 as Commissioner Greg Puckett highlights local veteran services in housing, substance abuse and crisis support plus help accessing state and federal aid.
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Justice blasts Biden for coal plant comments
Gov. Jim Justice joins criticism of President Biden after a California speech in which Biden pledged to close coal fired plants. Justice calls Biden unfit to lead and asserts energy diversity, urging continued use of fossil fuels alongside renewables.
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Semi-pro hockey eyed for Wytheville Apex Center
Wythe County officials announced a 10 year lease arrangement to Apex Drive Holdings, LLC to bring semi professional hockey and other indoor sports to the Apex Center between Wytheville and Fort Chiswell along Interstate 81. The 5,330 seat arena will host a local Virginia team and other events as part of the plan.
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