State schools scrap flood insurance plan
CHARLESTON AP The state school department dropped a proposed flood insurance plan drawn up by an assistant superintendent who resigned amid questions over flood recovery contracts. Superintendent David Stewart cancelled the plan on Nov 4, days after G A McClung resigned amid probes. Investigations also loom over McClung’s two flood county furniture deals and a bid tied to friend Phillip Booth. Preserv Insurance had no prior school flood insurance experience but was solicited for the bid.
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David Stewart
G.A. McClung
Gazette Mail
McClung
Phillip “Pork
Booth
Preserv Insurance
West Virginia
Seven saved as sinking fishing boat alerts Coast Guard
A 58 foot fishing vessel Sniper sent a mayday before 5 a.m. off Virginia. A nearby private boater rescued five crew members before Coast Guard arrival. captain and mate were later rescued. Bow hole about three feet. Investigation by Marine Safety Hampton Roads. Boat based in Manteo North Carolina. Names of crew not released. IRS auctions last assets of defunct Mingo County ambulance service Critical Link Ambulance and Specialty Service to pay back taxes.
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Virginia
Coast Guard
Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base
Scott Whitney
Whitney
Marine Safety Office
Hampton Roads
Manteo
N.C
Mingo County
Christmas Peace Across Faiths Across Nations
The piece records diverse views on Christmas from Hindu Indian, Muslim, Jewish, and Christian individuals in Bluefield, noting Boxing Day in England, Hanukkah customs, Eid celebrations, and Diwali memories. It highlights shared values of peace and goodwill, intercultural respect, and community participation during the season.
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Pujari
India
England
United States
Baig
Sudhakar Jamkhandi
Jamkhandi
Bluefield State College
Center For International Understanding
West Virginia GOP leaders urge sweeping changes after election
Senate leaders Warner and Staton press for dramatic shifts in state government. They tout a growing two party system, call for reforms in medical malpractice insurance, and push infrastructure and diversification to aid southern counties. They warn of ongoing debt and foresee battles over taxes, education funding, and revisions to governance in 2003 and beyond.
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Bob Wise
Wise
Warner
House
Charles Trump
Republican Party
Staton
West Virginia
North Carolina
Senate
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Education
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Gaston Caperton
Qj Warner
Supreme Court
J Warner
Soldiers Brace for Mobilization at Post
Major Art Anthony confirmed 108 soldiers in the company face administrative processing before taking up military police duties. Families brace for up to two years away as Specialist Billy Pate of Shady Springs, wife expecting in April, reflects on farm life and sacrifice. Staff Sgt. Michael Noland of Mineral, Va., leads nine in his squad, while Alderson’s Cora Honaker, a Corrections Officer, prepares for a year apart and a support-rich holiday season. Connexes loaded for Fort Stewart as the unit commits to duty.
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Billy Pate
Shady Springs
Pate
Deidra
Michael Noland
Mineral
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Noland
Cora Honaker
Alderson
Womens Federal Prison
Honaker
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