McDowell County Eyes Budget Cut Clash With Dept Heads
McDowell County commissioners seek a 400000 reduction to close gaps of 218000 in Coal Severance Tax funds and 182000 in Revenue Sharing funds while elected department heads may withhold approval. Budget saves target Prosecuting Attorney and Assessor salaries but no current staff layoffs. many cuts hit outside contracted agencies including Region I Planning and Development and Health.
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Elaine Thompson
Daily Telegraph
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McDowell County
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Weekend Snow Chances With Cold Daytime Lows
A Sunday forecast calls for a chance of snow this morning with temperatures in the low 30s or colder. Very cold tonight with teens for low temperatures. The Monday to Wednesday outlook is fair and cold through Tuesday, moderating modestly on Wednesday with highs in the upper 30s and lows in the 20s. Union leaders vote to ratify Chrysler contract.
Walesa conditions return to Solidarity accords to work with government
Lech Walesa said he would cooperate with Poland's government only if the August 1980 agreements are restored, amnesty for detained activists is granted, and workers dismissed during martial law are reinstated. He sent the letter to Gen. Jaruzelski outlining these demands and noting the need for foreign aid and social trust.
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Community Tree Fund Passes $5700 for Bluefield drive
The Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund totals $5,730.65 toward a $10,000 goal for a December 24 party for more than 1,000 local children. Saturday contributions include $441.65 with notes such as I know $5 is not much but it’s all we can afford. Send donations to Bluefield Daily Telegraph or drop them at 412 Bland St.
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Bluefield Community Christmas Tree Fund
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Rising Rail Costs Spur Coal Slurry Pipeline Talk
Virginians for Competitive Coal Transportation lobbies for state law to allow a coal slurry pipeline within Virginia to cut transport costs. Independent Virginia Tech study says routes feasible and state benefits, but a broad legal ban blocks construction.
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