Huntington hosts We Are Marshall premiere with star turnout
Thousands in formal wear gathered in Huntington for the Warner Bros film debut about Marshall University's 1970 plane crash and the university’s rebound. Tickets for the Keith-Albee premiere sold for 250 to 1000 dollars, with 2200 attendees and another 2800 at a nearby complex. Stars Matthew McConaughey and Matthew Fox mingled with crowds outside as Huntington locals praised the project and vowed to return. A Hollywood premiere is planned for Thursday with nationwide release set for December 22.
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Huntington
Ohio River
Warner Bros
Marshall
Marshall University
East Carolina
Tri- State
Keith
Fox
Dawson
Jamie Linden
Linden
Arlen Escarpeta
Reggie Oliver
McG
McConaughey
Hollywood
4Th Avenue
Keith-Albee
Sago Mine report raises questions for families and unions
Families of the 12 Sago Mine victims press the state for clearer conclusions while the UMW and industry groups demand solid evidence or new rules. The report links the explosion to a powerful methane blast likely sparked by lightning, but calls for further testing and safer response measures amid scrutiny of seals, air packs, and inspections.
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Buckhannon
Sago
United Mine Workers
UMW
Phil Smith
Chris Hamilton
Coal Industry
Board of
Coal Mine Health and Safety
Joe Manchin
Associated Press
Caryn Gresham
State Office of Miners
West Virginia
Office of Miners Health, Safety and Training
Sage
Tallmansville
Randal McCloy Jr
West Virginia Wesleyan College
International Coal Group Inc
ICG
Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration
National Institute For Occupational Safety and Health
United Way aims to meet 2006 goals in region
United Way of the Virginias relies on 29 regional human service agencies funded by community gifts. The annual campaign remains critical to support these volunteer agencies, most funds staying locally. The group lacks an executive director as the search continues into next year. interim help from former director Ulysses Cundiff ended with retirement. Those seeking to help can call (304) 325-0000.
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United Way of the
Virginias
Ulysses Cundiff
Heating tax sparks ire over highway funding claim
Rumley criticizes a broad heating oil tax started in 1983 that funds highways claiming it unfairly targets home heating. A 150 gallon tax rises from 9.75 to 16.50 after Jan 1, 2007, affecting older customers. Machow notes wholesale fuel tax can rise only once a year with possible decreases if prices fall.
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Rumley
Machow
Hearing reveals how girl ended up in instructor’s lap
Testimony details the girl slipping while helping move a mirror, Ash noting observers could see through a classroom window, and Ash claiming she moved the mirror alone without difficulty. Butchar says the student kissed him suddenly, leaving him blindsided. Falknner finds probable cause and forwards to Mercer County Grand Jury.
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Butchar
Ash
Falknner
Mercer County Grand Jury
Little Jimmie Christmas Party at Bluefield City Auditorium
Friday December 22 at noon a Little Jimmie party will be held at the Bluefield City Auditorium on Stadium Drive. Each child will receive a gift bag with toys fruit cookies a book gloves toboggans socks and more. Donations to the Little Jimmie fund may be mailed to The Community Christmas Tree Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or brought to 928 Bluefield Ave. Bluefield.
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Bluefield City Auditorium
Stadium Drive
Jimmie
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
Bluefield Ave
Masses and Memorials Financial Totals
A fragment shows transactions for memorials and donations including 20.00 for Chester and Evelyn Grose, 30.00 for Marvin and Mary Jane Munsey by Mike and Dina, 50.00 for Shirley Wyatt and Doris Beverly by Peggy Yates, and 25.00 in loving memory of Charles and Faye Brewer. The sum notes today total 1,800.00 and overall totals 12,926.00.
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W.E
Bud” Wall
Dro
John E. Edley
William A
Tex) Crowell
Tom Robinette
Diana Brookshire
William
Bill) Fedele Sr
David Johnson
D.J
Jewel
Lola Albright
James
Laura Maneneneenaeennenie Walls
Robert
Stacey Bailey
Thomas E. Richardson
Charles and
Matt Turner
Chester
Evelyn Grose
Marvin
Mary Jane Munsey
Mike
Dina
Shirley Wyatt
Doris Beverly
Peggy Yates
Charles
Faye Brewer
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