Wilder attacks disappoint Virginia Democrats in clash over leadership
Former Gov. L. Douglas Wilder criticized party leaders drawing sharp response from grass-roots activists. Sue Wrenn of Fairfax said the base is disappointed by Wilder's charges against Sen. Charles Robb and others. Paul Goldman noted some grievances valid but urged not to blame ordinary Democrats who supported Wilder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Charles S. Robb
Robb
Wrenn
Wilder
Paul Goldman
Goldman
U.S. Senate
Don Beyer
EPA Proposal Faces State Opposition Over Cleaner Air
Nationwide, the United States would have until 2012 to cut emissions to 7 percent below 1990 levels under the treaty. Judy Katz, chief of the air section of EPA Region III, said she was disappointed the state is fighting the EPA proposal. We'd like for them to see the benefits of cleaner air. The EPA's new rules are based on a two year study by state environmental regulators across the Midwest. West Virginia is one of the few states that opposed the study's recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Judy Katz
EPA
Midwest
West Virginia
Highway plan eyed to boost Bluefield and region
Meachum outlines a proposal for a highway that splits at Bluefield aimed at directing traffic to the county. Former Bluefield mayor Craig Hammond predicts economic expansion, noting the corridor would connect Bluefield and Princeton, opening doors to business and cultural growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meachum
Bluefield
Craig Hammond
Princeton
Hammond
West Virginia eyes in-state care for many foster youths
More than 300 beds in regional psychiatric centers sit empty and could serve West Virginia children now in out-of-state care. Catherine Munster, chair of the Child Placement Alternatives Corp., will report progress at a legislative interim session as the group seeks to fill beds across six hospitals and reduce costly interstate placements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
West Virginia
Clarksburg
Child Placement Alternatives Corp
Catherine Munster
Volunteer Corporation Board
Munster
House
Vicki Douglas
Fleischauer
Senate Judiciary
Bill Wooton
D-Raleigh
Literacy Volunteers of Mercer County Tutor Graduates Named
Volunteers from Mercer County based at the Princeton Learning Center and three Princeton libraries plus two Bluefields supported adult literacy efforts. Tazewell County also runs a program. Recent tutor training class graduates include Judy Budner Rhea Duvall Sierra Cricket Green Eugenia Han cock Jean P Jarrett Nancy P Kessler Mary Litz Margaret Meador Barbara Neal Donald Neale Janice Paine Sister Anne Phalen Janet Shrader and Harry Hull, each receiving a card and literacy pin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Princeton Learning Center
Princeton
Bluefields
Magann
Tazewell County
Judy Budner
Rhea Duvall
Sierra
Green
Eugenia Hancock
Jean P. Jarrett
Nancy P. Kessler
Mary Litz
Margaret Meador
Barbara Neal
Donald Neale
Janice Paine
Anne Phalen
Janet Shrader
Harry Hull
Wirt McNeil Longtime Woodworker and Church Elder
Wirt McNeil spent about 30 years in fuel work and kept active after retirement by helping at the McNeil Furniture Store in Marion Virginia for over three years. He later worked with kin in North Carolina making furniture and sold and repaired homes with Jenkins Jones Land Company before retiring at 85. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church in August 1917 and was a deacon in 1943. He credited longevity to not smoking or drinking, and he enjoyed church gatherings at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McNeil Furniture
Marion
North Carolina
Wirt
Elkhorn United Methodist Church
Jenkins Jones Land Company
Primitive Baptist Church
Edward McNeil
Bluefield FOP Brings Christmas Cheer to 60 Local Kids
Bluefield FOP along with Bluefield D A R E program selected six students from ten area elementary schools for a Shop With A Cop spree at Kmart. Officers allocated 50 dollars per child with extra toys allowed for siblings. The drive funded by a four month telethon raised money from local businesses and individuals, including a 500 dollar Kmart donation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Order of Police
Bluefield
Cipating
Jones
Bluefield Fop
Ted Jones
John Jones
FOP
Kmart
Hoase
Ramsey
Wade
Whitethorn
Memorial
Montcalm
Ceres
Bramwell
Bluewell
Brushfork
Cumberland Heights
Poston Hosts Lectures and Book Celebrations on Charleston History
Jonathan Poston teaches at colleges, conducts seminars, and reviews books on his specialty. A November 12 black-tie reception honors him, celebrates his 12 pound book The Buildings of Charleston, and notes a $39.95 price. Bluefield bookshop received its first shipment as Poston, a Bluefield High 1972 graduate, maintains connections with classmates. He plans a luxury charter train tour March 8 15 sponsored by the National Trust, with Poston as study leader. trips run Washington to Charleston, Savannah, Mobile, New Orleans and more, with options up to 10180 dollars for a presidential suite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
Poston
Bluefield
Hearthstone
South Bland
Union Streets
Bluefield High
John Spracher
Harold
Lucky) Goforth
Ralph Mo
National Trust For Historical Preservation
America
Jonathan Poston
Washington, D.C
Charlottesville
Richmond
S.C
Savannah
Mobile
New Orleans
Also Mentioned on This Page
Underwood
Department of Health and Human Resources
Colin Anderson
St. Mary’s
Pleasants County
Riverpark Hospital
Huntington
Highland Hospital
City Hospital
Martinsburg
Appalachian Regional Hospital
Beckley
Chestnut Ridge Hospital
Morgantown
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Parkersburg
St. Marys Hospital
PHC
Hurst Medical
Northfork Beckley
Diamond World
Commerce
Memos Eidel
Fenton
Randrade
USA
NEW Graham Pharmacy
Virginia Ave
Jana Peters
Dr. Bailes
Pizza & Spaghetti House
Sony Play
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!