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.
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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.
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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.
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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