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House passes bill to protect wilderness areas
The U.S. House of Representatives passed a measure earlier this week designating 37,771 acres of federal land as federally protected “wilderness areas,” including an area in Greenbrier County.
The House overwhelmingly voted in favor of the bill sponsored by Rep. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., by a tally of 368-17 (46 members not voting), allowing for the expansion of three existing wilderness areas in the state, Cranberry, Dolly Sods and Otter Creek; and the establishment of three new wilderness areas, Big Draft (Greenbrier County), Roaring Plains West and Spice Run.
The bill must also pass the Senate and be signed by President Bush prior to becoming a law.
The proposed legislation has the support of the entire West Virginia congressional delegation.
Byrd is the key sponsor of the Senate companion bill which currently is being studied in an energy subcommittee.
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Division of Forestry offers tips for safer debris burning
Winter storms downed numerous trees throughout West Virginia, and as the weather warms, landowners will want to clear that debris from their property. In most cases, they will choose to burn it.
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Service set for firefighter swept away in floodwater
Services are planned next week for a Kanawha County firefighter who was swept away while attempting a water rescue in Raleigh County.
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Lawmakers pass $11.6 billion budget
West Virginia state government is poised to spend $11.6 billion during next budget year, after the Legislature sent Gov. Joe Manchin a compromise spending plan Saturday.
- Calendar — Sunday, March 21, 2010
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A somber day
Search and rescue crews have recovered the body of a Kanawha County firefighter who was swept into floodwaters March 13 during a swift water rescue mission in Beaver.
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SCHOOL CLOSINGS and DELAYS
Click HERE to go to the West Virginia Department of Education with up-to-date school closings and delays by county.
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Lawmakers to vote on budget
West Virginia’s Senate and House of Delegates are ready to vote on a new, $11.6 billion spending plan that slightly reduces state government’s reliance on general tax revenues.
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Search for suspect in shooting of an Oak Hill officer ongoing
The search for the suspect involved in the Thursday morning shooting of an Oak Hill Police officer remains ongoing.
- Additional warrants issued in home invasion
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Rahall mulls health care vote
With a decision looming Sunday, U.S. Reps. Nick Rahall, D-W.Va., and Rick Boucher, D-Va., said they both are still undecided on the $940 billion health care overhaul bill.
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Division of Forestry offers tips for safer debris burning
