Ownership of drug-fighting equipment in Greenbrier County
Attorney General Darrell McGraw may rule on who owns $50,000 of unused sensors and wire devices stored in the Greenbrier County jail. Sheriff Albert Lindsey contends the forfeiture funded gear belongs to his department, while Prosecutor Mark Burnette argues it should go to original members of the multi agency drug task force. Burnette requests the AG opinion and has vented the dispute at county meetings.
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Darrell McGraw
Greenbrier
Old County
Albert Lindsey
Mark Burnette
Burnette
Lindsey
County Commission
Horror tales of animal cruelty at Greenbrier shelter
Dozens of residents and two former shelter workers testified to alleged cruelty at Greenbrier County Animal Shelter, describing dogs starved and beaten, left in urine and denied water. Plaintiffs David and Linda Neely filed suit via attorney John Wooton against the shelter and dog warden John Corrolla after a black lab was turned over and boarding fees charged.
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Lewisburg
Greenbrier County
Beckley
John Wooton
John Corrolla
Lewisburg Veterinary Hospital
Neely
Dow Soars After Greenspan Hint Of Rate Cut
The Dow rose 380.53 points to a record one day gain after Fed Chair Alan Greenspan hinted at potential rate cuts if the economy weakens further. Economists caution that optimism may outpace Greenspan's actual stance with the next decision due late September and the U.S. unemployment near a 28 year low.
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Coal reserves tax notices spark landowner concerns
The West Virginia tax official explains a proposed coal reserve valuation system, saying taxes would change little for land with under an acre of coal. Notices have gone to 30 counties with 15 more to follow. the rule requires legislative approval and stems from a 1996 lawsuit settlement.
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Robin Ballard
Huntington
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