City Board to hear comments on expenses
BLUEFIELD The city board of directors will hold the second of two public hearings on city challenges. The 7:30 p.m. session will cover expenses and include an Northside water system update and transit department substance abuse policy report. Residents may speak, including petition from Ruby Price on mosquito control.
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Ruby Price
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George Taylor
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Death Body Found In Big Coal River Belongs To Missing Man
Authorities probe the death of Jason Skeens, 22, of Seth, Boone County, whose body was found in the Big Coal River after he had been missing since Tuesday while cutting grass for a friend. Skeens’s sister said he was never one to disappear.
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Virginia governor push on car tax cuts continues
Gov Gilmore aims to continue phasing in car tax cuts with plans for 1/8 and 3/8 reductions in April and the final two phases ahead. Lawmakers welcomed some relief but warned the economy may cool, urging restraint on new annual funding. Gilmore touted $500 million saved, citing low June unemployment and nonagricultural jobs above 3.5 million as signs of growth.
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Madison E. Marye
Marge
D-Montgomery
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R-Stafford
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Potter Casts Hermione and Ron For Goblet of Fire
Director Chris Columbus and producer David Heyman announced two British newcomers to join Harry Potter in Goblet of Fire. Emma Watson will play Hermione Granger and Rupert Grant will play Ron Weasley, both having acted in school plays.
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Estate case highlights bank collapse and disputed assets
In Mercer Circuit Court the McConnell estate proceedings unfold as FNB Keystone’s collapse sparks claims over 500 million in FDIC losses. Lawyers discuss assets located, ongoing federal litigation, and a future status conference set for November 13 at 4 p.m.
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Frazier
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County Budget Sees Caution With Cash Balance Shortfall
County official says cash balance fell short of projections prompting a conservative approach. Reserve set aside for revenue shortfalls rises from 2.5 to 5 percent as exonerations and lower tax projections contribute to the shortfall. Projected revenue for the current year is 7,125,813 with 1999-2000 estimates at 6,937,263. actual revenues 6,642,363 and expenditures 6,899,498.
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Jennings
Pocahontas Water System Reissues Boil Advisory
Health officials reissue a boil water advisory for the Pocahontas Water System citing inadequate treatment and operator coverage. The system, serving Pocahontas and nearby Virginia communities, now has two full time operators with plans for a third during recovery. A PSA contract funds the system, with monthly payments totaling about 11 thousand dollars for water and sewer plus debt service.
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Pocahontas
Greg Jones
Jones
West Virginia
Virginia
Pocahontas Boissevain
Falls Mills
Pocahontas Water System
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