Democratic Convention notes West Virginia starts credential distribution
West Virginia Democrats began Monday at the Staples Center with 7:30 a.m. credential distribution and a hotel breakfast sponsored by MCI WorldCom. The WV delegation attended, including Sen. Truman Chafin and family, with remarks by Gene Sperling on Clinton-Gore economics. meals, speeches by Hillary and Bill Clinton electrified attendees, and notable figures seen on the floor.
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School consolidation debate voiced by board members
Jackson VanDyke and Whitt urged a quick, clear decision on 2001 school year consolidation options. They proposed possible K12 or K8 K12 setups for Whitewood and Garden High Schools, with a special election at schools to let voters decide, noting teacher fears and required building changes. County-wide consolidation was urged despite community identity concerns.
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School Benefits Continue and Budgets Boosted for 2000 01
Graham district gains 233000 in revenue for 2000 2001 from loan date change and lower retirement rates. Board votes to buy two new buses including one for disabled students and to assess urgent needs with a September report. Carpet replacement urged for Graham Middle. gym floor replacement at Pocahontas HS may use remaining funds.
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Firefighter criticizes light sentence in bomb threat case
Firefighter Lee lamented the six month sentence and probation for the man convicted of the January 8 1999 bomb threat at Pocahontas town hall. He noted the offender remains a volunteer firefighter and questioned the department's continued membership despite the crime.
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Fund-raiser Aids Injured Mercer County Man Terry Justice
Staunton Virginia residents support Terry Justice 47 a Spanishburg High School alum severely injured in a July 11 car crash. He’s recovering at UVA South Rehabilitation Clinic after being moved from a coma and will later transfer to Woodrow Wilson Hospital. Donations to the Terry Justice Fund are welcomed at any One Valley Bank.
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Ryder Not Immediately Available for Comment
Ryder was not immediately available for comment on Tuesday. The brief remark suggested no official statement had been released by press time.
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