Deaf woman inspires bill and police training in Hampton
Melanie Paul, hearing impaired, faced a poor incident with police in Hampton two years ago. She now trains officers and recruits and drafted legislation to note disability on drivers licenses. Her bill, sponsored by Det. Mary Christian, is before the House Transportation Committee.
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Hampton
Melanie
Paul
Aul
Pat Minetti
Virginia School For the Deaf and Blind
Ms. Paul
Fort Eustis
Yorktown Naval Weapons Station
Det
Mary Christian
Cers
Task force suggests new mining office
HARLESTON AP A task force report on mountaintop removal mining urges creating a new regulatory office to oversee impacts on communities. Gov. Underwood backs the plan while resisting new agencies and says lawmakers should enact logical provisions. federal agencies review state programs.
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Harleston
Cecil Underwood
Tangier Island Holly Run Brings Christmas Cheer by Air
About 30 pilots flew small planes loaded with holly to Tangier Island in Virginia to carry on a 31 year old Christmas tradition. Since 1967 Ed Nabb Sr started the fly in the Chesapeake Bay outpost known for having no trees. The event draws pilots from Maryland and nearby states, delivering festive greenery to island residents.
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Cambridge, Md
Virginia
Tangier Island
Cambridge
Ed Nabb Sr
Chesapeake Bay
Scotland
Nabb
Ed Jr
Maryland
al Suber
Newark
Del
Delaware Pilots Association
Delmarva Peninsula
Santa Claus
Air Force Thunderbird urges students to plan for future success
Staff Sgt. Timothy Brim, a 1986 Matoaka High graduate and Thunderbirds member, spoke to area students about pursuing good grades and college prep. He oversees a 140 member team and $1.8 million in inventory, and emphasized seizing opportunities through education and hard work. He plans a new assignment soon after three years with the squadron.
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Princeton
Matoaka High School
Air Force Thunderbirds
Timothy Brim
Thunderbirds
Air Force
Brim
Romania
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Bureau weighs sites for federal prison in Preston County
The U S Bureau of Prisons is studying two Preston County sites Masontown and Hazelton for a federal prison. Deputy assistant director Jim Jones said environmental impact studies are underway and due by March. a consulting firm conducts them. Boundary and topographic surveys will also cover Tyler and Ohio counties per Sen. Byrd aide.
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Charleston
U.S. Bureau of Prisons
Preston County
Jim Jones
Federal Agency
Masontown
Hazelton
Tyler
Ohio
Robert C. Byrd
Wives host luncheon to back Puckett in Virginia race
Bluefield Virginia reports wives of Democratic General Assembly members organize a luncheon at Southwest Virginia Community College to endorse Phillip Puckett for the 38th State Senate seat. Linda Stump notes discussions on the food tax and jobs. Senators Couric and Howell planned to attend to voice support. The special election to replace resigning Rep. Reasor is set for December 15 with a three way race including Republican Roger Rife and independent Jerry Ward.
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Bluefield
Virginia General Assembly
Southwest Virginia Community College
Phillip Puckett
House of Delegates
Phillip
Linda Stump
Del
Jackie Stump
D-Oakwood
Stump
Cindy Jackson
Thomas M. Jackson, Jr
Hillsville
Teresa Phillips
Clarence E
Bud” Phillips
Castlewood
Jane Tate
John H. Tate
Marion
Puckett
Jackson E
Jack’’ Reasor, Jr
Reasor
Buchanan County
Roger Rife
Jerry Ward
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Laser Center
North America
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Afton Paging Service
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Afton
Tennessee
West Virginia
Becky's Fine Jewelry
Richlands
Radio Shack
Stinson Mobile Home
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Continental
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