Local News Briefs From August 26 2002
A compact digest from the day’s edition highlights community happenings and notable events around August 26, 2002. Includes names, places, and local institutions featured in brief reports.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 26, 2002
Page
1
Flight Across America Show Sparks Patriotism
Residents gather for a show of patriotism as part of a cross country flight event. Welch seeks public support for a new jail, urging residents to back the project at local meetings and in outreach efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
McDowell County
Welch
Orn TV Program Marks Five Years on Air
The TV program Orn TV celebrates its fifth year on broadcast as football area high schools prepare for gridiron action. Appy League teams gear up for playoff action with coaches predicting tight races and standout players to watch.
Burke's Garden Fall Festival Set for September 28
Burke's Garden Virginia announces a fall festival on September 28 from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Crafts and food vendors should contact Charlotte Whitted at 276 472 2535 or cgw1 inetone net for applications and criteria. Brochures available after September 1 at area banks, convenience stores, libraries and the Tazewell Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burke’s Garden
Burke's Garden
Charlotte Whitted
Inetone.net
Tazewell
Record 6.6 Million Adults Under Supervision in U S
A Justice Department report shows 6.6 million adults were under correctional supervision by year end, up 2.3 percent since 2000 2001. About 4 million on probation and 1.3 million in prison, with felons comprising 53 percent of those on probation. Researchers note rising reliance on the system for social issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Criminal
Justice Department
Bureau of Justice Statistics
Ara
Alaska
Ariz
Ark
Calif
Colo
New Year Brings Challenges to Mercer Monroe Schools
Dr. Deborah Akers, superintendent, says schools must meet No Child Left Behind mandates and new state policies. A pilot program in three schools will teach reading in early grades as the year begins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Mercer
Monroe
Deborah Akers
Mercer County
Akers
RV Hit Motorcycle After Tractor-Trailer Crash on I-77
West Virginia troopers describe a crash sequence on I-77 near mile markers four and five involving an RV driven by Clarence Martin of Dayton and a motorcycle ridden by Charles Bryant of Fayetteville. The motorcycle, followed by passenger Cathy Canterbury, was struck after the jackknifed tractor-trailer caused a slowdown. Bryant and Canterbury were taken to PCH. no serious injuries were reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.P. Christian
J.D. Hamilton
West Virginia
Charles Bryant
Fayetteville
Cathy Canterbury
Bryant
Canterbury
PCH
150 years of faith at Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church
The Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church on True Road off Route 20 marked 150 years with a homecoming service led by Ruth Albert of Princeton recounting the church’s history. After the service, Ruth Elmore and E Z Edwards were photographed sharing food and conversation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jordan’s Chapel United Methodist Church
Ruth Elmore
E.Z. Edwards
Ipestem
True Road
Route 20
Ruth Albert
Princeton
Fort Chiswell Mansion Auction At Wytheville
A historic mansion built in 1840, Fort Chiswell Mansion in Wythe County, heads to auction next month. The state and national landmark draws bidders from Texas, Maine, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Kentucky, per April Mount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wytheville
Wythe County
Fort Chiswell
Texas
Maine
Pennsylvania
Maryland
Virginia
Kentucky
April Mount
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