Election 2004 Rivals Circulate in Mercer County Race
Local political circles in Bluefield and Princeton buzz over potential Democratic and Republican candidates for 2004. Rumors name Dr. Keith Edwards challenging Sen Anita Skeens Caldwell, with Will Stafford and Don Caruth discussed as GOP possibilities. Sheriff contenders include Dr. Danny Wills and Magistrate Jim Dent, with formal announcements still uncertain. Barbara Hawkins reports from Daily Telegraph in Mercer County.
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Bluefield
Keith Edwards
Anita Skeens Caldwell
Dmercer
Caldwell
Senate
Edwards
Princeton
Will Stafford
Del
Don Caruth
R-Mercer
Danny Wills
Harold Buckner
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Mercer County
Jim Dent
Dent
Meadows
Princeton Rescue Squad
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Bible Verse
Publisher and editors listed including Executive Editor Barbara Hawkins and Sports Editor Toler. The page also quotes Isaiah 41 10 in the AV Bible, with patristic style lines attributing strength and help to God. The OCR appears to capture staff roles and a paired scripture excerpt without a coherent news item.
Holroyd Appointed to School Building Authority
West Virginia editorial lauds Mercer County attorney Robert E. Holroyd for replacing long-time John Wooten on the School Building Authority after 13 years. The piece commends Gov. Wise for appointing Mercer County locals and urges new faces on state boards while praising Holroyd’s qualifications and potential.
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School Building Authority
John Wooten
Beckley
Bob Wise
Princeton
Robert E. Holroyd
SBA
Wooten
Authority
Mercer
McDowell
West Virginia
Gov. Wise
Bob Holroyd
Mercer County
Holroyd
Mercer Countian
New drug bill threatens Social Security and Medicare protections
In a letter from Kelly M Sparks of Ronceverte, concerns are raised that a rammed through drug bill backed by Congresswoman Shelley Moore Capito endangers Social Security and Medicare. The writer frames Social Security as a stabilizer, criticizes privatization moves, and accuses investors and insurers of buying lawmakers with campaign money.
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Congress
Shelley Moore-Capito
HMO
Hmo’s
Kelly M. Sparks
Ronceverte
McDowell Rural Health Advisory Council Aims To Help County
The McDowell County council describes its purpose to integrate services and expand access to care. It lists health promotion, program development, data sharing, child health insurance enrollment, and barrier removal for rural residents. Initiatives include tobacco cessation, breast cancer, obesity, diabetes, and violence prevention. Jennifer Orren directs the council from Welch.
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McDowell Rural Health Advisory Council
McDowell County
Jennifer Orren
Welch
Vet Center parade thanks many supporters in Veterans Day event
The Princeton Vet Center extends gratitude to Grand Marshals Kelly Gresley and Ray Cheatwood and to numerous organizations and individuals aiding this year’s Veterans Day Parade. Names include WV Chapter 628 Color Guard, Princeton and Bluefield ROTC, school bands and cheerleaders, veterans groups, local services, and community clubs.
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Princeton Vet Center
Kelly Gresley
Ray Cheatwood
Princeton
Bluefield
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Vet Center
Paul Rotenberry
State Veteran Council
Paul Walker
Military Order of the Purple Heart
Walter Lawson
VFW
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East River Street Ride Association
Pike View
Princeton Apostolic Church
Lounsberry Chiropractic
Pack
Brushfork
West Virginia Vietnam Veterans Foundation
Dave Simmons
Harold Turner
Frank Stinson
Athens
Princeton Girl Scouts
Glenwood
SkateTown USA
U.S. Department of Labor
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Hillbilly Cycles
Princeton Fire Department
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