Buchanan No 1 Mine sets Virginia safety record
Buchanan No 1 Mine owned by Coronado Coal logged 1 020 800 hours without a lost time accident from Feb 2015 to Feb 2016 in Virginia. No serious injuries statewide in 2015. DMME officials presented a plaque to miners, praising safety programs and staff collaboration.
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Buchanan
Virginia
Grundy
Buchanan No
Buchanan Minerals
Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals and Energy
DMME
Randy Moore
Moore
Buchanan No. 1
Coronado Coal
Appalachian
Flooding in Louisiana labeled act of God as floods surge
Massive rainfall over 48 hours inundated Louisiana villages trapping residents and prompting mass rescues. At least six dead and over 11,000 in shelters as rivers rose and new flood zones emerged. Forecasters cited record intensity and forecasting limits amid chaotic sheltering efforts.
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Baton Rouge
Louisiana
Anthony
Ace” Cox
Graham
Zachary
Livingston
Red Cross
Phipps duo build ramp at Pocahontas Town Hall
Bernard Phipps and his son Nick take advantage of sunny Monday weather to construct a handicap accessible ramp at the front entrance of Pocahontas Town Hall, aiding accessibility and community use.
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Bernard Phipps
Nick
Pocahontas Town Hall
Princeton local files to run for Mercer County Board of Education seat
Jacinda Smith of Princeton, who was appointed to fill the Mercer County Board of Education vacancy after the president resigned, has filed to run for the seat in November. Smith, a Princeton graduate with a Wake Forest University MBA, emphasizes kids first and support for teachers while noting her business background and county-wide education involvement. The race also features Greg Prudich seeking reelection for a full term and Skip Crane filing his candidacy.
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Princeton
Mercer County Board of Education
Jacinda Smith
Board of Education
Smith
Mercer
Wake Forest University
Greg
Prudich
Bluewell
Skip Crane
Beryle Santon
Concord (College
Princeton Middle School
Mercer County
Charleston
Blue Ridge
Todd Smith
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline.com
Doctor funds needle exchange in Beckley opens clinics
Dr Ayne Amjad and Beckley Pharmacy owner Ali Sherwani opened syringe exchange programs at two Beckley Pharmacy locations. The free confidential service lets intravenous drug users swap used needles for clean ones to curb disease spread, build trust, and connect clients with treatment options. CDC cites southern West Virginia as an at risk HIV hepatitis C area.
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Beckley
The
Register-Herald
Ayne Amjad
Beckley Pharmacy
Ali Sherwani
First Graduates Set For Electric Distribution Tech Program
Ghent New River Community and Technical College will honor the first graduates of the accelerated Electric Distribution Engineering Technology line service program on Wednesday August 17 from 2 to 4 pm at the Advanced Technology Center in Ghent. The 32 week course began May 23 for displaced miners. Details at newriver.edu or 866-349-3739.
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Ghent
New River Community and Technical College
Advanced Technology Center
Newriver.edu
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Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
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Marykaye Jacquet
Rocky Gap Tree Service
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