Two McDowell Natives Named to Tomblin Appointments
Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin appointed C.A. Phillips of McDowell County as director of the Office of Miners Safety and Health and Training and Randy Mayhew as director of the Division of Protective Services. Phillips has worked in mining since 1969 and led WVOMSHT since 2010. Mayhew, a former Charleston Police officer, has led DPS in the capitol complex since March 2011.
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Summers County
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Division of Protective Services
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Capitol
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Charleston
Vick lands $100 million NFL deal after prison era
Michael Vick, 31, vaults from incarceration and bankruptcy to a six-year contract worth 100 million, making him the NFL's third-highest paid. The Eagles backup turned starter, comeback player of the year in 2010, emphasizes faith and responsibility while thanking supporters and teammates.
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Brush fires near Crystal and McComas contained by multiple departments
Firefighters from Montcalm, Bramwell, Bluewell and Matoaka along with Mercer County forestry crews battled a series of brush fires along Crane Creek Road between Crystal and McComas Tuesday afternoon. No structures were harmed as crews used ATVs to access rugged terrain. five to seven units and several dozen personnel responded. The cause remains under investigation.
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Tim Farley
West Virginia Department of Forestry
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Matoaka
AAA seeks move to boost Bluefield business footprint
Bluefield AAA plans to relocate its downtown office on Commerce Street after selling the current building, seeking higher foot traffic and new opportunities in the area. Supervisor Laura Gooch notes the 1962 structure by Alex Mahood is attractive but space rich, prompting talks of renting unused areas while a suitable site is found. Kate Coil reports.
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