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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 2002
Page
1
The August 13, 2002 regional release notes a customer satisfaction rate of 99.75 percent, highlighting strong service metrics for the period. The report, hosted on bdtonline, emphasizes high performance scores and overall positive feedback.
Sports brief notes World Youth Day 2002 participants engaging in a community effort. Also announces WVVA program Deejays tune in the gospel tonight with music trends segment.
City officials address contentious annexation plan amid debate over funding and growth. Residents express concerns about services, taxes, and impact on local schools as hearings prepare for council consideration. A separate front reports a double homicide and a trial for an accused murderer.
The Daily Telegraph invites readers to mail or email their Sept 11 recollections to honor the victims and first responders. Submissions must include name and address for publication.
The West Virginia Economic Development Grant Committee did not advance Mercer County's proposed multi million dollar lake project to a public hearing. Only 66 of 195 requests totaling 410 million were kept for consideration while Mercer county’s sole action was a 250 thousand upgrade for Higginbotham Field baseball stadium in Bluefield. The panel approved a 10.5 million Stevens Clinic Hospital renovation in Welch for a public hearing as it plans to convert the old hospital into a lake.
Proposals still under review across several counties with requested amounts include Belington Industrial Park Barbour 700000 Downtown redevelopment Berkeley 6812304 Airport terminal Berkeley 1000000 Development of regional business park Berkeley and Jefferson 5888010 Motor sports entertainment complex Braxton 13000000 Biotechnology development center Cabell 8200000 Relocation of Italian manufacturer Metalprint Cabell 500000 Relocation of Italian firm SOGEFI Cabell 400000 Approved list notes final entry in Cabell county remains pending final approval.
An 81 year old woman died after her vehicle was struck by a truck that allegedly ran a red light at the U S Route 460 and Greasy Ridge intersection. The crash occurred around 1 p m at Princeton Community Hospital where the woman died. Phillip McDaniel 41 of Rocky Mount Virginia was charged with running a red light and may face additional charges pending next of kin notification.
Mercer County Airport officials and Colgan Air representatives said the bankruptcy declaration will not affect local service. Colgan Air operates code shared flights under U S Airways colors and connects passengers to U S Airways, though not owned by the carrier. Airport manager John Gilley stated Mercer County will not be impacted.
Bluefield Virginia town officials invite residents to an information meeting at Graham Middle School at 7 p.m. to discuss the proposed annexation study area. Town Manager J C Higginbotham will present and residents may ask questions as the process aims for a September proposal to the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors.
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