Lottery Director rebuked over bid proposals for video lottery
Charleston AP report: West Virginia Lottery Commission reprimands director Butch Bygan for seeking bids to expand state regulated video lottery without approval. Members vow no withdrawal of RFPs, criticizing rush and lack of input on vendor single source plan.
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Charleston
State Lottery Commission
Butch Bygan
Commission
Fred Haddad
West Virginia
Bryan
Lottery Commission
William Abraham
Sam Rush
Rusie
West Virginians Warm To Lottery But Question Video Additions
West Virginians support the state lottery by 71 percent and oppose by 25 percent. The Lottery Commission's plan to place video lottery machines in bars and restaurants is favored by 48 percent and opposed by 45 percent. Younger adults back the plan more than older adults, with regional variations across the state.
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Charleston
West
Commission
Eastern
Panhandle
Northern
Charleston-Huntington
Mountains
West Virginia
West Virginia lottery support mixed among groups
A West Virginia poll shows 46 percent support placing video lottery machines statewide while overall backing remains broad since 1986. Support dips in the eastern mountains and among seniors and the poor, with margins of error about six points for the statewide figure.
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Northcentral
West Virginia
Associated Press
Charleston Daily Mail
Wsaz-Tv
Huntington
State lottery talks hinge on single supplier contract
Bryan apologized for assumptions about exploring options and possibilities. He said he is not seeking total control. Abraham noted the Lottery Commission could enter a contract with one company, though bids can be denied if needed, and he remains unconvinced on a single supplier.
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Bryan
Lottery Commission
Abraham
Write-in votes flood Virginia races with cartoon characters
In Virginia 11 House races saw 1,573 write-in ballots on November 3. Mickey Mouse led the field with 14 votes across districts 3, 6, 7, 8, 10 and 11, with the 7th District tallied at six. None of the Above received eight districts, while major figures and celebrities also gathered scattered write-ins.
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Richmond
State Board of Elections
House of Representative
Virginia
Larry Sabato
University of Virginia
Sabato
Thomas Bliley
Gerald Berg
Lyndon LaRouche
Mickey Mouse
Homer Simpson
Bart
Donald Duck
Bugs Bunny
Yosemite Sam
Daffy Duck
Elmer Fudd
Bullwinkle
Ren & Stimpy
Winnie the Pooh
Thomas Jefferson
Malcolm X
Robert E. Lee
Ross ‘Perot
Jack Kemp
New York
Mario Cuomo
Red Cross
Elizabeth Dole
Dan Quayle
Pat Robertson
Richard Nixon
Sth
Heavymetal
Axl Rose
Guns 'N’ Roses
Frank Zappa
Mothers of Invention
Grateful Dead
Jerry Garcia
CBS
Murphy Brown
NBC
David Letterman
Rush Limbaugh
WRVA
Millard the Mallard
John Madden
Oliver North
Mark Spitz
Cindy Crawid
Patricia Kluge
Pee Wee Herman
Vai Bundy
John Doe
Jane Doe
Baby Doe
Three Die as Car Plunges From I-79 Roadway
A car slid off Interstate 79 near Elkview, 10 miles north of Charleston, killing Marie Adams Rouchelle 28, Kim L. Adams 34, and Adams' 5 year old son Cody. The icy curve and bridge rail contributed to the wreck, which sat in a gully for hours before discovery. Authorities say timing uncertain, with possible Sunday or Monday occurrence. No witnesses.
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Elkview
Charleston
Kanawha County
R.W. Long
Marie Adams Rouchelle
Fairchance, Ha
Kim L. Adams
Mor
Gantown
Adams
Cody
Vic Gazitano
Gazitano
Sheriffs Department
Long
Bluefield College to stage live nativity scene
Bluefield Virginia Baptist Student Union will present a live nativity scene celebrating the birth of Christ from 7 to 9 p.m. today on College Drive in front of Harman Chapel.
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Bluefield
Baptist Student Union of
Bluefield College
Christ
College Drive
Harman Chapel
McDowell Health Clinic Schedule Released
LECKIE the schedule for the week of December 7 at McDowell County Health Center shows today and Thursday office and field visits. Wednesday and Friday feature immunization clinics from 8 a.m. to noon.
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Leckie
McDowell County Health Center
Holidays Happiness and Heartache support group
The American Cancer Society and Hospice Care of Mercer County sponsor a support group meeting titled Holidays Happiness and Heartache. It runs 6 30 to 8 p m Wednesday at The Acme Community Room.
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Bluefield
American Cancer Society
Hospice Care of
Mercer County
Acme
Penney’s to Collect Food for First Call for Help
J C Penney stores at Mercer Mall will collect non perishable food on Wednesday and Thursday. For each item donated a coupon worth 25 percent off a purchase will be awarded.
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Mercer Mall
J.C. Penney
Penney’s
Lashmeet PSD to Hold Regular Meeting Thursday
Lashmeet Public Service District will hold its regular monthly meeting at 6 p.m. Thursday in the district's office. Officials urge residents to attend and discuss district matters.
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Lashmeet Psd
Lashmeet
Parenting class planned at hospital BRMC
Bluefield Regional Medical Center offers a free parenting class for new parents focusing on infant care. The session starts at 6 30 p m in the main lobby on the second floor and covers prepared childbirth for mothers due in January with sessions on December 14 21 and 28 at 7 p m. a 20 dollar fee applies. For information call Jan Bailey at 327 1228.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
BRMC
Jan Bailey
Silver Springs PTA Christmas Festival Set at Elementary School
PRINCETON The Silver Springs PTA will sponsor a Christmas Festival from 3 to 5 30 p.m. Saturday at the elementary school. Games hot dogs and a bake sale as well as a visit from Santa Claus are scheduled. The public is invited.
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Princeton
Silver Springs
PTA
Santa Claus
Christmas Parade Planned by Pocahontas High School Band Parents
Pocahontas Virginia organizers announce the Magic of Christmas parade themed event to be held at 3 p.m. Saturday. For more information contact Pat Woodard at 945-2152.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas High School
Pat Woodard
Fine Arts School to present student recital in Virginia
BLUEFIELD VA The Blue field Fine Arts Community School will present a student recital at 2 p m Saturday in Harm an Chapel Auditorium. This brief notice announces a school recital featuring students from the Fine Arts program to be held at the Harm an Chapel Auditorium in Bluefield Virginia this weekend.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Fine Arts Community School
Harman Chapel
Baseball Card Show Scheduled Saturday in Bluefield
A Bluefield baseball card show is set for Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Ramada Inn on Cumberland Road featuring exhibitors and collectors.
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Bluefield
Ramada Inn
Cumberland Road
Winterplace Resort pushback delays December opening
Officials at New Interplace Ski Resort plan to shift their opening from December 4 to December 11 due to warm weather. The fall and winter owners added snowmaking gear, a new chair lift, and new trails while recent snowfall improves conditions. For updates, call 1-800-133-3127.
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Ghent
Jiday
Curt Hansen
Eien Hansen Sald
Iers
Masterworks to Present Messiah at Bluefield and College
Masterworks will present Handel's Messiah at Bluefield with supporting performances by Masterworks Choir and Chamber Orchestra at 3 p.m. Sunday. Jeffrey Heyl, music instructor at the college, will conduct. Admission is free and the community is invited. For information call 325-3024.
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Bluefield
Bluefield College Masterworks Chorale
Jeffrey Heyl
PJHS Choirs Present Annual Christmas Show
Princeton Junior High School eighth and ninth grade choirs along with the Show Choir will present their annual Christmas show at 7 p.m. Tuesday December 15 in the PJHS auditorium. Admission is free.
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Princeton
Princeton Junior High School
PJHS
Deadline set for two BSC programs
Bluefield State College announces the December 15 deadline to apply for the 1993 U S Nursing and Radiologic Technology programs at the Bluefield and Beckley campuses. For applications or information contact the admissions office Conley Hall Bluefield campus or call 327-4065.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State College
Beckley
Conley Hall
Garden Club Sponsoring Christmas Lighting Contest
The Bud and Blossom Garden Club in Princeton sponsors a Christmas lighting contest. Residents within two miles of Princeton may enter by calling 425-3504 or 487-3169. The entry cut off is Wednesday, Dec. 16 with judging around 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 18.
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Princeton
Bud and Blossom Garden Club
Melrose Students Hold Costume Party at Skatetown USA
Green Valley Melrose Elementary School hosted a costume party at Skatetown USA. Winners included Steven Furbes Joanna Smith Michelle Plummer Tabitha Gilley Ashley Safew right Jason Bailey Jennifer Plummer Chad Hicks and Carly Stevenson.
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Green Valley
Melrose
Skatetown USA
Steven Furbes
Joanna Smith
Michelle Plummer
Tabitha Gilley
Ashley Safewright
Jason Bailey
Jennifer Plummer
Chad Hicks
Carly Stevenson
Capitol Laidley Field shuttle service set
All day shuttle service between the Capitol and the Laidley Field parking area is provided through the 1993 legislative session, ending Friday April 16. It runs 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. with 10 minute stops, breaks 11:00 to 11:30 a.m., and is free with accessible options for the disabled. Visitors are urged to use Laidley Field parking during the session.
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Charleston
Capitol
Laidley Field
State Division of Highways’ Building
Motorists urged to use right decal and renew plates
Charleston DMV Commissioner Jane L. Cline reminds motorists to display a black 93 on red decals and a black 94 on orange decals for plate renewals after January 1, 1993. Worn or illegible plates should be replaced at renewal with a free new plate by mail. other renewals cost 5.50, and a different number can be issued for 20.50.
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Charleston
DMV
Jane L. Cline
Hills De Geen Teas Hosts Customer Appreciation Day
Mercer Mall Hills De Geen Teas Store declares Customer Appreciation Day on Saturday with 50 gift certificates totaling 50. The schedule allocates a $25 gift certificate each hour culminating in a $200 certificate at 8 30 p.m. Entrants remain eligible for further drawings after entry unless already a winner.
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Mercer Mall
Hills de Geen Teas
Hills
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