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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 17, 2001

Page

7

Mercer County bets on growth from industrial park and Wisdom Media

Mercer County officials say the Virginian Industrial Park and an $8 million Wisdom Media expansion will bolster the regional economy. The county Commission approved mortgage revenue bonds to fund the park project and sought state funding for an access road, with Wisdom Media seeking tax relief as the expansion adds jobs from 100 to about 250. Local leaders cited regional cooperation and competitiveness with Virginia as key factors in the projected gains.

Princeton Bluefield Mercer County Virginian Mercer County Commission Wisdom John Nash Bill Draper Development Authority West Virginia Development Office Second Street Wisdom Media Draper Mercer Border County Virginia Doug Freeman Industrial Park News Wisdom Media Project Park Janet Bailey Commission Star Acquisitions & Development LLC Virginian Industrial Park Virginian Railroad Yards Four Seasons

First day back to school in Richlands prompts praise

Richlands High School reports the first day of the 2001-2002 school year went smoothly with doors open and a cool breeze in classrooms. Principal George Brown notes enrollment around 800 as district schools in Tazewell County begin a calm return, while Pocahontas sees a small WV influx from flood displacement.

Richlands Richlands High School George Brown Brown Pocahontas West Virginia Tom Brewster McDowell County Brewster Tazewell County Don Hodock Hodock Tazewell Middle School Kenney King

Demolition Drive Clears Flooded WV Wyomings Structures

The Army Corps of Engineers removes condemned flood damaged buildings at about 10 per day in Wyoming and McDowell counties. Fire Marshal condemns 651 structures. up to 75 percent may be demolished with a 16.5 million dollar demolition budget. FEMA aid totals rise with housing grants and SBA loans, while eight Virginia counties join the disaster area.

Steve Wright Corps Huntington Wyoming County McDowell County Wright Tered Federal Emergency Management Agency Tom Cain FEMA West Virginia Cain Small Business Administration Virginia Buchanan, Dickenson, Lee, Russell, Scott, Smyth, Wise Tazewell Tazewell County Carlos Mitchell State Department of Environmental Protection West Virginia Soil Conservation Agency

Recalled Toy Prompts Memories of Dangerous Childhood Fun

A recall of a fast food toy raises safety concerns about choking hazards. The writer recalls childhood play with risky, improvised toys and games from days past, noting parental guidance and safety labels now versus then, and reflecting on a riskier yet fond youth.

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Mercer County Officials John Nelson Lazewell County Harry Wong Wong Corps of Engineers Child Safety Council Church Hill B.K. Necessary Daily Telegraph B.K
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