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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 2001
Page
2
A Bluefield woman was sentenced in a felony embezzlement case underscoring regional crime and economic impact as Richlands positions for growth amid ongoing investigations.
Virginia report notes Wolf Creek environmentalists optimism for the future as WVVA airs a segment on the annual tree lighting hosted by Governor Wise and his wife. The program also features a resend of Captain Scott O Grady discussions and related updates.
Pocahontas Virginia prepares for a Christmas parade on Saturday December 15 at 5 30 p m with the theme Christmas in Our Town. Interested participants should call Mayor Anita Brown at 276-945-9522 for details.
Dr. Mark Manchin, appointed by the State Board of Education, spoke to about 35 people at the McDowell County Board of Education meeting marking his first day. He called for a forward-looking approach amid 260 audit-identified violations and said new school construction could begin with Corps of Engineers support, possibly next summer.
Rodney Eugene Smith of Monroe County received 108 months in prison for challenging the federal government's corporate existence. He was ordered to pay 98,325.01 dollars in restitution and a 1,500 dollar special assessment at Bluefield federal court on Monday.
Bluefield publisher Daily Telegraph releases Washed Away a pictorial diary of July floods with 3000 copies. First Community Bank partners on publication and a large portion of proceeds go to Bluefield Union Mission to aid Mercer McDowell and Tazewell counties flood victims. About 157 families identified as completely devastated.
TAZEWELL Va parents outside Richlands High School await details as the school board meets in executive session. Superintendent Don Hodock says the probe concerns management of student transcripts and was prompted by a student and parent inquiry. He notes no danger and that the board did not discuss the investigation during the session. Karen Webb remains active as assistant principal. Virginia State Police special agent John Santolla leads the inquiry.
An AP report summarizes the President's Cancer Panel findings that the U S health system fails poor uninsured and rural patients with cancer. The Voices of a Broken System report draws on nearly 400 testimonies including five West Virginians and notes limited prevention screening and insurer reimbursement gaps.
The American Cancer Society projects 10,900 WV residents diagnosed with cancer and 4,800 deaths by year end 2001. West Virginia ranks sixth in cancer deaths, with 183 per 100,000, above the national average of 168. Lung, colorectal, breast, and prostate cancer figures are provided per 100,000, vs national rates.
The Community Christmas Tree project gained $711 in donations Monday, bringing the total to $1,051 toward a $12,000 goal. With $10,949 still needed, funds will support holiday gifts for needy children in Four Seasons Country. contributions can be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph, PO Box 1599, Bluefield WV 24701.
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