WVVA Tonight Holiday Help and Pet Adoption Plans
WVVA reports on holiday readiness with local help centers preparing for season tasks. Readers are urged to explore pet adoption options for Christmas critters and consider party plans amid budget cutbacks and public debate on celebrations.
Virginia tightens DMV proof of identity rules
Virginia officials revise identification requirements for licenses. Applicants must present two identification documents, proof of social security number, and proof of Virginia residency. Originals only. copies not accepted. The change tightens identity and residency verification for driver’s licenses in Virginia.
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Tazewell
Department of Motor Vehicles
Virginia
CARDS: CAMC seeks regional cardiology center partnership
BLUEFIELD and Charleston area medical centers discuss forming a southern West Virginia advanced cardiology facility. BRMC officials seek standard clarification as CRMC invites BRMC and PCH to join while the 1000 caths/year requirement faces potential modification.
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Bluefield — Charleston Area Medical Center
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Princeton Community Hospital
West Virginia
BRMC
Eugene Pawlowski
Pawlowski
Jay Valeyko
Guy Perkins
Charleston
CRMC
PCH
Residents mull heart center question
RINCETON area residents differed about the chances of a heart care center in southern West Virginia. Kathy Kennedy of Bluefield voiced cautious optimism, saying she believes determination exists to establish such a center despite skepticism from others in the community.
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Mull Heart Center
Rinceton — Area
West Virginia
Kathy Kennedy
Bluefield
St Paul Cos to stop writing medical malpractice insurance
The St Paul Cos will end medical malpractice coverage, exiting international medical liability business and other unprofitable lines. The move affects about 750 jobs, including 250 at St Paul headquarters, with a $900 million pretax charge and a $600 million reserve increase. The decision alarms physicians and the AMA warns of insurance havoc.
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Minneapolis
St. Paul
Minn
Hamel
Mercer County schools ace performance audits
Mercer County Schools earned a clean bill of health from the state Office of Education Performance Audits after a surprise visit. Teams from other counties observed operations from the superintendent to teachers, visited principals’ offices, and reviewed central offices. A congratulatory letter from J D Morris praised the results.
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Mercer County
Rinceton
State Office of Education
J.D. Morris
State Board of Education
OEP
Departure of St Pauls insurers opens new opportunities
HARLESTON AP lawmakers say the departure of St Pauls Cos West Virginia s largest medical malpractice insurer will cut losses and end its malpractice business next year. Gov Wise signed a sweeping law to shore up the mal practice industry noted as a blessing in disguise by officials and health care providers.
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Harleston
St. Paul Cos
West Virginia
Bob Wise
St. Paul's
Senate
Osher
Christmas campaign nears halfway to goal in Bluefield
The Community Christmas Tree received a boost with donations totaling 1375 on Tuesday. With gifts and holiday goodies funded by this annual drive, the campaign has raised 5726 of 12000 needed, leaving 6274 still to raise before the December 22 Santa event at noon.
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Greater Bluefield
Bluefield
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