West Virginia lawmakers weigh land planning law updates
Rural counties lack formal planning boards yet regulate land use with ad hoc rules. Monroe County official Craig Mohler urged tailored reforms to avoid cost, while Monongalia’s Nancy Treat called for a 1957 code revamp. Subcommittee aims to draft a bill by November.
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Lewisburg
West Virginia
Craig Mohler
Monroe County Commission
Mohler
Monroe County
Nancy Treat
Monongalia County
Planning Commission
Treat
Monongalia
Morgantown
Joe Minard
D-Harrison
Insurance policy cancelled over claims frequency in West Virginia
A West Virginia car dealer alleges his homeowners and business policy was canceled after the insurer deemed the storm damage as two claims. He notes four-year renewal rules, a lack of help from the insurer, and widespread cancellations while others still issue new polices. The state agency confirms complex underwriting and urges customers to check policy wording and four-year activity before assuming renewals.
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Lynette Maselli
Insurance Commissioner
Maselli
Jennings
West Virginia
Allstate
Prudential
Tomers
Oe Ver
WVU
Philyaw
Supreme Court
In Honor of Those Who Serve Sermon At Local Church
The pews near capacity and smiles marked a church service honoring first responders for the Sept. 11 anniversary. Fire, police, EMT, and rescue personnel attended at the request of the church, joining the Senior Pastor Dr. Ray E. Hurt for the sermon about those who maintain order.
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Ray E. Hurt
Community honors emergency workers with appreciation service
Senior Pastor Dr. Ray E Hurt praises police fire EMTs and nurses for daily sacrifice and calls for full pay. He notes society overvalues entertainers while underpaying first responders and awards certificates of appreciation to service personnel present. Gift bags accompany donations from parishioners as church expresses gratitude.
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Hurt
America
Britney Spears
Madonna
Hart
Jody Neal
Bluefield Center Banquet Set for Sept 13 at BSC
Bluefield Community Center officials announced their annual fund-raising and membership banquet will be held September 13 at 5:30 p.m. in the Othello Harris Student Center at Bluefield State College. Rev Tim Douglas will speak with the Children ministries Youth Choir and St Matthew United Holiness Church Youth Choir performing. Proceeds support youth development in the community. Tickets and information via Pauline Thornton or Bill Archer.
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Bluefield Community Center
Luefield
Bluefield
Peck Street
Othello-Harris
Bluefield State College
Cen
Ter
Ted Curtis
Community Center
Marvin Rogers
Tim Douglas
Church of God of Prophecy
Douglas
Children’s Ministries
St. Matthew
Change in top posts at Southern District Court WV
Officials of the U S District Court for the Southern District of West Virginia announced two personnel moves. Ted J. Philyaw becomes Court Administrator filling the seat of Ronald Lawson, while Teresa L. Deppner rises to Clerk of Courts succeeding Samuel Kay. Philyaw brings 17 years with the West Virginia Supreme Court and service in the Northern District. Deppner has 27 years in the district clerk’s office and leads Huntington activities.
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Charleston
U.S. District Court For
Southern District
West Virginia
Wyoming County
Ted J. Philyaw
Northern District of
Ronald Lawson
Caball County
Teresa L. Deppner
Samuel Kay
U.S
David A. Faber
Southern District of
Philyaw
Justice System Journal
The
Institute For Court Management
Saundra
Deppner
St. Joseph’s High School
Huntington
Marshall University
Federal
Gregory Hardin
Huntington Museum of Arts
Huntington Symphony Orchestra
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