Buchanan mobile home fire claims two
A mobile home fire in Matney Trailer Park near Grundy, Virginia, killed two Buchanan County residents. Fire crews arrived at 11 34 a m, and investigators from the Grundy Volunteer Fire Department and state police spent Tuesday searching the scene but had not determined a cause by nightfall.
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Buchanan Mobile Home Fire
Rundy
Buchanan County
Matney Trailer Park
Grundy’s
Grundy
Donnie Compton
Undetermined conflict removes Gilbert attorneys
In Richlands Virginia the lawyers for Jonathan Gilbert an 18 year old charged with capital murder and robbery have been removed from the case due to an undetermined conflict A circuit court hearing led Judge Donald Mullins to replace counsel Dennis said the motive for the conflict was not disclosed Bashams taxi involved victim Albert Basham 84 died from stab wounds. his vehicle found abandoned in a storage yard
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Richlands
Jonathan Gilbert
Gilbert
Albert Basham
Clifford
Basham
Donald Mullins
Commonwealth
Mike Dennis
Legal Council
Dennis
South Front Street
Kyoto Pact Sparks Miner Strike Fear and Historic Pact
UMWA President Cecil Roberts opposes Kyoto developments as a five year contract gains union approval. The deal, struck ten months before expiry, boosts miners pensions to a record level and offers a $32.32 wage and benefits package. Del. Eustace Frederick lauds cross union cooperation to save the coal industry while warning of potential job losses.
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A-1
UMWA
Cecil Roberts
Kyoto
Del
Eustace Frederick, D-Mercer
Consol
Union
BCOA
Frederick
U.S
Mercer Board reviews draft smoking policy changes
Mercer County Board of Education held a first reading of a draft smoking policy affecting students and staff. The policy requires no tobacco use on school property or events, adds sanctions, cessation support, and consequences for employees, with third violation police involvement possible.
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Princeton
Mercer County Board of Education
Deborah Akers
Union approves wage pact extension through 2002
The contract raises wages by $1 per hour for the first three years and runs until December 31, 2002. UMW President Cecil Roberts hailed the vote as a major boost for upcoming battles. About 75 percent of voters approved, the highest turnout in the union's 108 year history.
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UMW
Cecil Roberts
Union
Mercer County hosts Inter Bank Invest in America plan rollout
Mercer County Development Authority and the Mercer County Commission arrange a launch with Rockefeller Rahall and Gov. Cecil Underwood among participants. Janet Bailey says local officials welcome training by the telecom firm and note strong growth potential as Inter Bank targets southern West Virginia. Rahall and Rockefeller praise the investment, citing workforce quality and infrastructure as keys to a bright business forecast. Lane Bailey says ads are running and applications are open at the state unemployment office.
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Mercer County Development Authority
Mercer County Commission
Rockefeller and
Rahall
Cecil Underwood
Development Authority
Janet Bailey
Mercer County
America Company
West Virginia
Rockefeller
Mercer
McDowell
Inter Bank
Mullins unveils Virginia SOL standards and accreditation
Governor Mullins held a first press conference in 34 years outlining Virginia Standards of Learning requirements. Beginning with the 1998 ninth grade class, schools must reach 70 percent pass rates in English, math, science, and social studies to gain full accreditation. The program emphasizes higher graduation standards, more instructional time, and a SOL report card for teachers.
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Mullins
A-1
State
Virginia Department of Education
Commonwealth
Virginia
SOL
Sapere
Dent
Sally Chadwell
Parent Teacher Association
Chadwell
Bluefield High Choir Hosts Dessert and Carols Fundraiser
Bluefield High School Choir presents its annual Dessert and Carols tonight at the Bluefield Arts and Crafts Center at 7 p.m. Admission is free with voluntary contributions to support the choir program.
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Bluefield High School
Bluefield Arts and Crafts Center
Memorial gifts to Bluefield Area Foundation span forever
A non profit foundation accepts donations to be invested, with earnings supporting community projects. Gifts in memory of relatives or friends are designed to be permanent, spending only the interest. Contributions can be mailed to Bluefield Area Foundation, Inc. P.O. Box 4127, Bluefield, WV 24701.
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Bluefield Area Foundation
Bluefield Area Foundation, Inc
P.O
Bluefield
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