Feds push steps to ease health care transition
The Obama administration announced measures to reduce gaps in care as health reform takes effect in January. A one month extension of the Pre-Existing Condition Insurance Plan will keep coverage through January for those with health problems.
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Obama
Health and Human Services
Kathleen Sebelius
HealthCare.gov
Larry Levitt
Kaiser Family Foundation
California
New York
Karen Ignagni
America’s Health Insurance Plans
Tazewell charter changes discussed by town council
Tazewell town manager Todd Day said the council will propose a charter amendment to modernize the charter to reflect past unifications of Tazewell and North Tazewell. The measure would not alter borders or annex territory and goes to the Virginia General Assembly in January.
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Virginia General Assembly
Buck Kill Totals Rise in West Virginia Rifle Season
West Virginia hunters reported 56 000 bucks killed in a two week firearm season, up from 2012. Jackson County led with 1 914 bucks, followed by Ritchie 1 909 Roane 1 878 Preston 1 753 and Lewis 1 685. Western counties posted larger gains while mountain counties and the Northern Panhandle saw declines. The season ran Nov 25 to Dec 7.
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Blasting Reopens Southbound I-77 After Repairs
After a first blast the southbound lane of I-77 reopened while the northbound stayed closed for safety. A second blast was needed at 4 pm with all lanes halted again. By 4:45 pm the southbound lanes reopened and officials hoped the northbound fast lane would open by sunset, though the slow lane may stay closed until hillside stabilization is confirmed.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Department of Highways
Athens Concord University Holds Fifteenth Fall Commencement
Athens Concord University stages its Fifteenth Annual Fall Commencement today at 11 a.m. in the Carter Center main gym. December 2013 graduates join undergraduates for ceremonies led by valedictorians Heather Frazier and Jessica Allen, both summa cum laude. A reception follows. technology services will record the event and DVDs are available for $20 with shipping in four to six weeks.
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Ruby Webb Carter
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Heather Dawn Frazier
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Jessica Lea Allen
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Allen
Biolo
Carter Center
Concord University
Technology Services Department
Graham Historical Society reschedules holiday open house
The Graham Historical Society Christmas open house, postponed by weather, is set for Sunday December 15 from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Sanders House. Local artist Jill Pritchett will sign prints and her new book while Bluefield musician Don Whitt performs holiday music.
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Graham Historical Society
Sanders
Norma Davis
Jill Pritchett
Bluefield
Don Whitt
Baskets of Hope volunteer drive by WISE seeks 100 baskets
BLUEFIELD Women in Search of Power announces its Baskets of Hope Drive for the second year. The project aims to assemble 100 baskets with clothes baskets, lounge dresses, socks, toiletries, reading material, chocolate, a personal card, and a toy for children. Baskets distributed to SAFE, Clinch Valley Community Action, Beckley Women's Resource Center.
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Clinch Valley Community Action
Beckley Women’s Resource Center
Kroger and WHAJ Teams Up to Fight Hunger in Bluefield
Kroger and WHAJ 104.5 FM launch a holiday food drive in Bluefield area, accepting nonperishable items at the Stafford Drive Kroger in Princeton until December 19. Donations benefit the Bluefield Union Mission and the Salvation Army with $10.95 prepackaged boxes providing 11 meals.
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WHAJ
Stafford Drive
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Bluefield Union Mission
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Jimmie Campaign Provides Toys for Local Children
Jimmie campaign distributes toys treats a book toboggan and gloves to hundreds of needy children yearly. This year about 825 are expected at the party Saturday Dec 21 from noon to 1 30 p m at the city auditorium Stadium Drive Bluefield WV. The Bluefield Daily Telegraph will accept last minute referrals from other charities and agencies. Donations may be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph c/o Community Christmas Tree Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or dropped at the Telegraph office.
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Jimmie Campaign
City Auditorium
Stadium Drive
Bluefield
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Daily Telegraph
Wreathes Across America Ceremony in Princeton
Mercer County Civil Air Patrol hosts the Wreathes Across America Ceremony at Rest Haven Memorial Park Princeton at noon. Judge Derek Swope delivers the keynote with Major Ivan Scarbrough invoking and Major Stephen Antolini introducing him. Cadets place a wreath after the speech as veterans graves are honored with a three volley volley and taps. Daisy Walker and Patricia Synan perform and a CAP aircraft flyover closes the ceremony.
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Mercer County
Civil Air Patrol
Gary Carden
Mercer County Veterans and Marine Corps League
Randy Gibson
Marine Corps League
Mercer County Civil Air Patrol
Daisy Walker
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