Wise exits stir West Virginia gubernatorial race talks
Gov. Bob Wise announces he will not seek a second term in 2004. The move reshapes the Democratic field with Joe Manchin already in, John Perdue rumored, and names like Gaston Caperton Lloyd Jackson Jim Humphreys and Shelley Moore Capito discussed. Party implications reach congress and state races as candidates weigh bids. Barbara Hawkins notes the shifting landscape and predicts broader effects across elections.
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Bob Wise
SERC/LEPC
Charleston
Gov. Wise
West
Ernor
John Perdue
Gaston Caperton
Lincoln County
Lloyd Jackson
Jackson
Wise
Senate
Caperton
Jim Humphreys
U.S. Congress
Bob Kiss
Raleigh
Capitol
Supreme Court of Appeals
Warren McGraw
McGraw
Kiss
House
House of Delegates
U.S
Shelley Moore Capito
Risen Lord Featured In Easter Declaration
The editor notes reference a biblical quotation about Jesus rising from the dead. It mentions editorial staff including Thomas A. Colley Samantha Perry Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd Charles Owens and Andy Patton. The passage invites readers to reflect on the resurrection and visit the tomb to confirm the Lord’s absence.
State Board of Education considers policy to regulate school community programs
Critics warn policy 2250 would require formal applications and multiple approvals for community projects and speakers in schools. They fear delays and red tape could hinder volunteers like WWII veteran Dick Copeland from sharing history, risking loss of local voices and timely programs.
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State Board of Education
Board of Education
Richard “Dick” Copeland
Letters: Proposed utility rate hikes disgust readers
A reader vents at rising utility costs, criticizing Comcast cable increases and proposed water and natural gas rate hikes. The letter argues many households cannot afford higher bills, urges PSC officials to work for a living if they approve the rises, and condemns front page notices.
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Comcast
Water Company
Gas
Public Service Commission
West Virginia
Charleston
Veterans urged to vote against promised-broken politicians
A letter from Bluefield West Virginia veteran calls for voters to reject leaders who fail to keep pledges on health care and benefits. He criticizes delays at VA centers, urges veterans and dependents to participate in elections, and stresses a need for accountability before the 2000 campaign.
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Congress
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Bob Redd
City County
Charles Owens
Andy Patton
Dennis Yena
Jesus
Randy Deason
California
Hancock Usaf Ret
Bluefield, W.va
Boy Scouts
Boy Scouts of America
Camp Roland
Bland County
Eras Masna
Charles Truckenmiller
Dan Trent
Mountain Dominion District
B.S.A
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