Cosby says Cosby Show revamped as Bart clash looms
Bill Cosby fronts a TV ratings faceoff with Bart Simpson as Fox courts a shift away from Huxtables. He defends nine new Cosby Show writers and a revamp while Fox pins hopes on The Simpsons to challenge NBC’s rival. Both networks pin Thursday reruns in the head to head matchup.
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Bad monkeys run amuck in southern Florida
A lighthearted note reports chaos caused by mischievous monkeys in southern Florida, scoffing at local law. The piece sits alongside regional and business briefs on a midweek page.
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Miss America Gretchen Carlson to join WRIC Channel 8
Gretchen Carlson Miss America 1989 will begin television journalism as Neighborhood News reporter for WRIC TV 8 in Richmond Virginia. She reports to work September 10. Carlson has freelanced and guest hosted for KSTP TV but this is her first full time on air position.
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Jaws Ride Shuts Down for Overhaul at Universal Studios
Universal Studios Orlando will close Jaws, along with two other major rides, for a year long overhaul after filing a damage lawsuit against Ride & Show Engineering Inc. The suit cites faulty workmanship and design. NASA reports a wing design could cut jet fuel use by hundreds of millions, with pilot tests exceeding expectations. West Virginia Press Association Convention slated for Pipestem Friday and Saturday.
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Chance of Showers With Upper 70s High Today
The National Weather Service forecasts a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms today with a high in the upper 70s. Tonight will be cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and a low in the mid-60s. Weather package A-6.
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Saddam Shows Hostages In Fourth Week Crisis
Saddam Hussein used Iraqi TV to display foreign hostages, signaling readiness to use them as leverage as the Persian Gulf crisis enters its fourth week. The scene drew sharp condemnations from the State Department and Britain as about 21,000 Westerners remain trapped in Iraq and Kuwait, with missions being cut off.
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McDowell County Board rejects school consolidation plan
The McDowell County Board of Education voted Thursday against a consolidation plan that would close Jaeger Elementary and combine Big Creek with Jaeger high schools, drawing cheers from residents and students. The board had faced public input at an Aug. 7 hearing and canceled a September bond election after voting down the plan.
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Kenneth Roberts
Big Creek
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Caperton seeks extra funds for state budget push
Gov Caperton's administration jacked up the request to 50 million dollars in new revenue, proposing 40 million in tax increases and 10 million from accelerated collections. Officials admit a 10 million windfall was briefly unreported, and discuss proposed faster property tax value reviews that business leaders resist.
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Thomas Loehr
UMW Likely to Appeal Judge's Contempt Ruling
UMWA says an appeal of County Judge Don McGlothlin Jr. ruling upholding about 22 million in contempt fines is probable. The decision leaves roughly 52 million of the 64.3 million total still in effect, with 30 million pre 1989 fines also under appeal. The case stems from a 1989 strike and court order limits on strike activities.
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John L. Bagwell
Panel holds meeting on coal history in Bluefield area
Residents from Bram well Blue field and Pocahontas met with National Briggs Park Service representatives to discuss the area's coal history and its promotion.
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