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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 2002
Page
1
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Homeland security FBI and DHHS take top spot in coordinated national operations against terror threats. Agencies emphasize interagency collaboration, rapid threat assessment, and public safety measures across federal, state, and local levels. Officials announce expanded training and information sharing to bolster response readiness.
A McDowell area program invites teachers to a welcome back special workshop as part of a broader energy plan. An economic task force seeks solutions to local needs. Hiring is ongoing with new opportunities posted around the area and weather details are listed on page A six.
Dr. Charlies Gabe and Dr. Charles Shelton of The Center for Cancer Care invite current and former patients and families to a Survivor Picnic on Saturday Sept 7 from noon to 5 p.m. at Shelter A in Pipestein State Park. Call Debi Jones at 425-1960 for information or reservations. bring chairs due to limited seating.
West Virginia spent less per student at four year and two year colleges in 1999 than a decade earlier after inflation, by 852 dollars and 259 dollars respectively. The Southern Regional Education Board delivered a mixed report to lawmakers in Wheeling noting growth in K through 12 spending but a drop in college per student funding and fewer prospective nurses passing licensure exams than southern peers.
Charleston officials announce the state could receive over 15 million in homeland security grants this year. Secretary Joe Martin told about 250 attendees at the 2002 SERC/LEPC Conference at the Marriott. He noted ongoing national and state involvement as LEPC and SERC members gathered with police, fire, EMS, 911, health, and other agencies planning for future disasters. Mercer County LEPC shows strong local participation led by chairman Don Security.
Grundy Virginia. A notice to proceed on the Coalfields Expressway phase one design could come as early as this month. A letter from VDOT Chief Engineer Frank Gee to Kellogg Brown and Root notes a verbal agreement and possible formal notice by Aug 30. Both firms' and VDOT staff are reviewing the agreement.
Grant committee hearings open to Bluefield residents to comment on two remaining funding requests. The city seeks 250000 for Bowen Field improvements and McDowell County aims to fund 52 million for Stevens Clinic Hospital renovation to a minimum to medium security prison. Hearings are September 5 at 7 p.m. at the Raleigh County Armory and Civic Center.
Bluefield Transit System plans new routes in McDowell County beginning August 26. Patrick McKinney, manager, says the public transportation service will grow after one year of operation. The expansion aims to extend coverage and improve access for residents.
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