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Yahoo
3 days ago
- Automotive
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Proposed Ghent truck stop a no-go as courts back county commission decision
GHENT, WV (WVNS) – Local courts chose to concur with the decision of county leadership regarding a proposed truck stop location at the Ghent exit on I-77. Several public meetings were held to discuss the proposed project earlier in the year. Commission members said the community was largely opposed to the addition. Raleigh County Commission President, Greg Duckworth told 59News public outcry played a large role in the decision. DUI checkpoint to be held in Raleigh County 'Public input should weigh very heavy on rezoning, responsible development, and those kinds of things,' said Commissioner Duckworth. 'In this case the outcry, it wasn't even close. It was so lopsided the community just didn't want the truck stop there.' Raleigh County Attorney, Bill Roop said Go-Mart would still have the option to use the property commercially. Raleigh County Circuit Courts backed the commission's decision that the truck stop project is not viable under commercial use.'They did say that the property could be used as a commercial use such as a gas station or a convenient store,' said Roop. 'The problem was just the overnight parking of the tractor trailers.' Circuit courts have indicated the commission acted within its legal authority to block the project, though Roop told 59News that Go-Mart still has the opportunity to appeal the decision through the West Virginia Supreme Court should they choose to do so. Commission members have stated they will continue to support the planning and zoning process as a fair and structured method for consideration of land use and development. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
17-04-2025
- Business
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Raleigh County Commission vote offers advantage to local businesses
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) – Members of the Raleigh County Commission have voted unanimously to give preference to resident vendors for certain purchases. The development will offer an advantage to tax-paying businesses based in Raleigh County for certain bids and contracts within a 2% range of offers from competing out-of-county vendors. Governor Morrisey announces Mountaineer Mile State Park Trails 'If you're a Raleigh County business owner who pays taxes here, you should get preference if you're doing business with the county government,' says Raleigh County Commission President, Greg Duckworth. 'So we're very happy to extend that vendor preference if you're a Raleigh County business, and we want to buy from you first.'Raleigh County Commission President Greg Duckworth tells 59News that, while the commission doesn't want to put walls up to neighboring counties, Raleigh County-based vendors should in fact receive preference for purchases and contracts pertaining to the Raleigh County area. Duckworth also says the commission will continue to explore options to benefit in-county businesses and citizens. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
28-02-2025
- Health
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WV First Foundation board member testifies before U.S. Senate on opioids
BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) — A board member with the West Virginia First Foundation testified on the Senate floor in Washington, DC, about the effects of the opioid epidemic on West Virginia senior citizens in late February. Greg Duckworth, who is also president of Raleigh County Commission, was invited by Republican U.S. Sen. Jim Justice to speak before the U.S. Senate Special Committee on Aging, speaking on the financial, emotional and practical struggles senior citizens face as they help to rear grandchildren and to support adult children who are addicted to opioids. Sen. Justice introduced Duckworth and prompted an open discussion on opioids and senior citizens. 'Preserving Black Churches' grant aims to save more sites like New Salem Baptist Church 'Greg Duckworth is an incredible man, and we've worked hard together in the state to combat the opioid crisis that has devastated West Virginia families,' Sen. Justice said. 'I'm proud to have him here representing West Virginia, and it is encouraging to see opioid-related deaths decline in the state over the past few years, but we cannot get complacent.' Duckworth told 59News on Thursday, February 27, 2025, that the opioid epidemic has changed life for many families in the state. WVEA president says WV schools could lose millions if Trump Administration closes Department of Education 'When a grandparent is raising a grandchild, we're missing a generation out of that family's family tree, and it has huge effects, and it's like fires and floods,' he said, referring to the opioid crisis. 'It destroys everything it touches.' WVFF is a private, non-profit that was established to address the opioid crisis and its impact on the state. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
