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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2001
Page
1
PGC launches its golf season as players take to the Fincastle course to start the year. The event marks the team’s return to competitive action with local spectators expected.
Local news notes the Red Cross efforts to replenish blood supplies as community drives increase. A-3 Energy plan and leaders debate drilling in a wildlife refuge highlight a contentious policy clash and environmental concerns.
A centenary celebration highlights a new exhibit and a commemorative book honoring photographer Ansel Adams. The event spotlights Adams's contributions to landscape photography and environmental advocacy, drawing collectors, scholars, and fans to the museum for a public unveiling and related programs.
The Virginia Department of Emergency Management announced a toll free number for financial donations to flood victims in Southwest Virginia on July 29. Donors may call 1 877 245 5513 from 8 15 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Gov Bob Wise and FEMA director Joe Allbaugh toured McDowell County with emergency officials and National Guard as Wise announced a special legislative session set for August 8. The visit highlighted broad support for flood victims and overseas reaction across West Virginia.
U S Army Corps of Engineers starts razing 51 flood damaged units in Keystone West Virginia as backhoes chew through Tri City Housing structures condemned after July flood. Fire Marshal has condemned about 550 structures in Wyoming and McDowell counties. Mayor Larry Martin watches the process as the backhoe takes its first bite.
A newly formed regional economic development group from McDowell Mercer and Wyoming counties meets to pursue rural growth. Led by Mercer County President R W Buz Wilkinson the effort aims to unite residents and business leaders to attract new industry by coordinating goals across the three counties.
The Republican controlled House approved patients rights legislation 226 to 203, granting broad health care protections while limiting sue rights against HMOs. The vote clears the path for Senate negotiations this fall as leaders sealed a compromise with President Bush in the Oval Office. Democrats criticized the liability provisions as concessions to HMOs.
Tazewell County Fairgrounds in Virginia hosted seniors amid a crowd of attendees. The event highlighted community seniors with activities and festivities, reflecting a warm, small town fair atmosphere.
Carolyn R. Haigler, author of historical works on the Compton, Davidson, and Harman families, will hold book signings at Bland County Library in Bland Virginia from 10 30 a m to 2 p m.
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