Groundbreaking Tuesday for Coalfields Expressway
Groundbreaking Tuesday marks start of the Coalfields Expressway in southern West Virginia with ceremonies at Mount View High School Welch and Independence High School Sophia. Leaders Sen Byrd Rep Rahall Gov Underwood and Highway Commissioner Beverage attend as the four lane project begins to spur economic development after years of effort. Local officials praise the milestone and invite residents to attend.
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Sophia
Raleigh County
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Richard Browning
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Princeton archer Borowski aims for world title in Atlanta
Judy Borowski of Princeton, a novice five years ago, is invited to compete in the World Archery Tournament in Atlanta on August 26 and 27. She is among the favorites after winning national events in Louisiana and Kentucky, holding the top national amateur ranking with a 17 point lead. Her husband Robert also shoots, and introduced her to the sport as she prepares for the event.
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Democrats Ready to Take Their Turn in WV Delegates
Charleston West Virginia Democrats describe their national convention delegation as diverse with 27 of 43 members from politics law or union roles. Sixteen are current or former politicians and 11 are lawyers including Senators Chafin Wooton and Rowe and reps Byrd Mullohan Wise. Wise, not attending, is the party’s gubernatorial nominee and six delegates are labor affiliated.
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Truman Chafin
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Bill Wooton
Raleigh
Larry Rowe
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Robert C. Byrd
Alan Mullohan
Bob Wise
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West Virginia to send 43 delegates to DNC in Los Angeles
West Virginia Democrats announce 43 delegates for the Democratic National Convention in Los Angeles next week. Third District picks include Truman Cha a lawyer and state senator Shirley Love and others from Williamson Oak Hill Beckley Beckley Union Pipestein. DNC member Emilie Holroyd notes the group reflects working people. Republicans sent a similar number to Philadelphia with seven of 18 delegates being officials.
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Bush gets boost from GOP convention amid polling prompt
The Republican convention ended Thursday and boosted George W. Bush over Al Gore. The article asks voters whom they would choose today and whether they have a favorable or unfavorable impression of the person.
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Gore mum on hunt for running mate
Gore nears a running mate decision and meets Sunday with the head of his vice presidential search as four Democratic senators remain in consideration. He plans a Nashville meeting with Warren Christopher, with a final announcement expected Tuesday ahead of the Los Angeles convention.
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