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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 2001
Page
1
The television airwaves show a rising trend in reality programming as the fall season approaches, attracting viewers and promising new formats. Networks push fresh twists while audiences anticipate premieres and competing plotlines.
The federal agency FEMA authorized a 2.8 million dollar flood relief grant for Virginia A-3 to support recovery efforts. State officials say the funds will address damage, help residents, and accelerate rebuilding. The approval comes amid ongoing recovery operations and coordinated assistance with local authorities.
Virginia announces relief funds with interest free checks for businesses. A-5 War games simulations to begin in Virginia, signaling new defense readiness exercises and training operations for state agencies and military partners.
Beckley Tamarack hosts David Bard history professor and author of The Civil War in the New River Valley for signings today and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and again on Saturday August 25 between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m.
West Virginia Daily 3 draws 5 7 7 and Daily 4 8 7 3 9. Virginia Pick 3 5 1 1 and Pick 4 5 9 1 7 posted. No further context or outcomes provided.
Regional Red Cross officials have not released findings about the East River Mountain Area Chapter amid its reported inability to be rechartered. A board meeting scheduled for Friday was canceled and no action is expected until next week as investigators continue to piece together how the chapter became effectively bankrupt.
West Virginia prepares an air drop of about 800000 scented vaccine pellets from low flying planes to bait wild animals and curb a rabies outbreak. The mid September operation aims to cover nearly half the state, targeting raccoons and other known carriers.
Bluefield. Janet Williams a former principal of Bluewell Elementary School and elected Mercer County Board of Education in 2000 settled a Federal civil case against the Mercer Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Deborah Akers after a four hour settlement conference before U S District Judge David A Faber. The suit filed November 13 1998 alleged race sex and handicap discrimination.
Charles Owens reports that McDowell and Wyoming counties will offer free lunches to all students as flood relief. The program runs from the first day of school August 27 through September end, funded by the state.
Local cashiers brace for a rush as Powerball hits a $120 million jackpot. Rodney England of Jet Mart Green Valley describes the scene as chaotic since the prize reached $75 million, drawing hopeful players and mounting store activity.
Wythe County Heritage Days and Summer Funfest take place at Ager Park Wytheville Virginia contact 540 223 3355. A Princeton area Military Retiree Support Group meets at the Princeton Vet Center 905 Mercer Street Princeton at 10 a.m.
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