Voter turnout woes spark registration drive in Virginia and West Virginia
West Virginia posted the nation’s lowest turnout in 2002 with 36.9 percent of its 1.37 million eligible voters casting ballots. Virginia followed with 37.2 percent. Nationally 89 million of 128 million registered voters voted in the non presidential 2002 election. State efforts aim to boost registrations in Mercer County and statewide with weekday opportunities at county courthouses.
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Proposed State Bar study not a new one
HARLESTON AP The president of the West Virginia State Bar urged ending partisan judicial elections during his March acceptance speech and won board approval to study the state’s selection process. The plan envisions a range of views with nonpartisan elections as a first step, while constitutionality has already been established for nonpartisan top-level elections. The issue remains contested in the Legislature, with lawmakers split on changing the system.
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Rizzo Captures Ms Wheelchair America 2005 Title
Juliette Rizzo of Maryland won Ms Wheelchair America 2005, prevailing over 24 state contestants and the District of Columbia. The Rockville resident, 36, will tour the country for a year promoting participation and advocacy for the more than 50 million Americans with disabilities.
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FEMA to host flood insurance meeting in Bluefield
FEMA slates a memorial day flood insurance outreach in Bluefield at the Mercer County Health Department from noon to 7 p.m. An interactive morning session with insurance agents runs 10 to 11 30 a.m. The event welcomes residents affected by the weekend floods and may include Virginians seeking guidance.
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Princeton Presbyterian Church Celebrates 150 Years
The Princeton church marks a 150th anniversary with sesquicentennial events on Aug 7 and 8 at 1809 Westmain Street. Rev. Ed Pettus leads a 4 p.m. Saturday celebration worship and open house, with Gay Mothershed as Sunday speaker at 11 a.m. including communion and a catered luncheon.
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CERT training rescheduled in Abbs Valley Virginia
A free 24 hour Community Emergency Response Team training session is set for September 11 and 12 at the 945 Building in Abbs Valley. The program, organized by Tazewell County Citizens Corps and the Public Safety and Technologies committee, covers disaster preparedness fire safety EMS light search and rescue disaster psychology and terrorism. Participants must be 18 or older and may form a CERT team after graduation. For details visit fazewellcounty.org or call (276) 988-5424.
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