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STAR STAFF Upper Valley Disposal Service, Upper Valley Recycling and Clover Flat Landfill issued a detailed statement Friday denying allegations leveled by neighbors in a recent lawsuit, while two of the plaintiffs spoke out about how the companiesâ operations have affected their lives. The companiesâ statement called the lawsuit âmeritlessâ and âbased on a combination of false allegations and inaccurate descriptions of isolated past incidents, which have been remedied to the satisfaction of the applicable regulatory authorities or are currently being addressed under their supervision.â Seven neighbors of UVDSâ Whitehall Lane recycling and composting facility sued the companies May 10 in Napa Superior Court, alleging ongoing problems with odors, noise, light pollution, and fire hazards. They also allege pollution originating from Clover Flat Landfill. ....
Friends donate Christmas gifts to 24 kids in Richmondâs public housing Friends donate Christmas gifts to 24 kids in Richmondâs public housing By Terrance Dixon | December 23, 2020 at 7:33 PM EST - Updated December 23 at 7:34 PM RICHMOND, Va. (WWBT) - Thereâs no denying that this year has been tough but for several Richmond families, it was all smiles as four friends donated Christmas gifts to two dozen children in Richmondâs 5th district as Christmas came early this year. âWeâre just looking for many opportunities as we can to give back,â said Mike Lee, who delivered the gifts. Tuesday morning, Mike Lee and three of his friends went door to door surprising and spreading holiday joy to those in need. ....