United Way campaign opens at Bluefield College
Dr. Dan MacMillan opened the United Way of Virginia Fall 2001 campaign luncheon at Bluefield College with reflections on change and persistent social issues. Campaign chair Charlotte Sacre announced a $457,000 goal for next year and introduced committee chairs amid a promotional video.
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Bluefield College
Luefield
Dan MacMillan
Virginia
MacMillan
Rosa Parks
Berlin Wall
United States
Charlotte Sacre
Sacre
Thompson + Litton
WVVA
Wyoming County Leads Federal Disaster Aid Totals
FEMA figures show Wyoming County among 24 counties receiving 21,464,808 in aid including 12,399,400 in SBA loans. Largest awards go to Disaster Housing and SBA homeowner and business loans. Total federal assistance includes 25.7 million in Disaster Housing and 6.5 million in grants for 1,222 families.
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Small Business Administration
Fayette County
Wyoming
McDowell
FEMA
SBA
Raleigh County
Northfork Board Considers Boiler Repairs After Flood
Northfork officials met to assess asbestos concerns and mold claims tied to the July 8 flood. Trustees questioned whether asbestos worsened after the flood while spotlights found no mold behind the cafeteria. ZDS Engineering advised replacing damaged boilers would cost more than repairs, and the board directed repairs if feasible.
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Jennings Boyd
Roberts
Boyd
ZDS Engineering
Northfork Middle
Settlement Ends Board Lawsuit Over Accommodations
Dispute over disability accommodations involving Williams and the Berkeley County Board of Education concluded with a 5000 settlement. Williams had sought workplace accommodations while employed at Bluewell Elementary, later receiving offers of aid after election to the board. The board and Akers faced civil claims. the insurer approved the payout to avoid further legal costs, while Williams said she would donate any funds to charity and advocated improved notice of rights for handicapped employees.
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Ney
Kathryn Bayless
Bayless
Williams
Board of Education
West Virginia Board of Education
John Shott
Shott
Akers
Offi
Cials
West Virginia
Bluewell
Feutchenberger
Board
Trial details reveal suspect tied to Matney murder
Prosecutor Sid Bell described Kirby as one of four who knew a spare key to Henrietta Matney’s mobile home. He attacked the woman in bed, beating her, cutting her with a knife, and shooting her three times. Relatives found the door locked from inside. Bell linked a prior relationship and jealousy over Matney’s renewed friendship with Kirby’s girlfriend to the crime. Witnesses will testify he was obsessed and threatened to kill Matney.
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Sid Bell
Kirby
Matney
Bell
Henrietta Matney
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Russell County
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Raven Area
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Ruby Rasnake
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Trudy) Woodrum
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Francis) Winfrey
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Radcliff, Ky
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Mansfield
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Ethan David Ball
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Memory Gardens
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Brian Ball
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Chuck Plaster
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