Wise launches bid for West Virginia governor in 2000
Rep. Bob Wise filed papers in Charleston signaling entry into the 2000 West Virginia Democratic gubernatorial race. The nine term congressman aims to restore leadership for working families and move the state forward. Wise plans a spring formal announcement and has named Russ Isaacs as his finance chairman.
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Charleston
Bob Wise
West Virginia
West
Wise
Jim Lees
Joe Manchin
Lees
Charlotte Pritt
Pritt
Cecil Underwood
Russ Isaacs
Underwood
Stars of the Industry honor four Mercer County tourism workers
The Mercer County C&VB recognizes four recipients for outstanding southern hospitality at its 1998 annual meeting. Jean Lambert, Elizabeth Conner, Steve Johnson, and Gwen Miller were praised for dedication, hands-on service, and training future hospitality professionals. Nomination details and future quarterly awards were announced, with a call to contact local offices for nomination forms.
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Rinceton
Mercer County
Convention & Visitors Bureau
Jean Lambert
Days Inn
Princeton
Elizabeth Conner
Steve Johnson
Dian- Lee House
Bluefield
Gwen Miller
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Charlotte Sacre
Mercer County C&vb
Sacre
Four Seasons
Sleep Inn
Conner
E-911
Drema Harper
Sandy Hancock
John G. Wolaver
Steve
Hancock
MCTEC
Sarah Shannon
Merry Christmas Hope Amidst Cancer Battle in Roanoke
Jane Stillson and her husband Tod face a relentless cancer that spread from breast to lungs liver and bones. Despite pain and treatments including chemotherapy and a bone marrow transplant the family cherishes Christmas with faith and support from relatives church members and friends as they continue the fight for healing in any form.
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Roanoke
Jane Stillson
Jessica
Indiana
Stillson
Mrs. Stillson
John
Moore seeks return to law profession
Former Gov Arch Moore seeks reinstatement of his law license after losing it in 1991 amid tax evasion charges. He argues seven years have passed since the matter, cites World War II service and Army combat injuries, while the state's disciplinary counsel urges public proceedings and questions about sealing sensitive records.
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Charleston
Arch Moore
State Supreme Court
Moore
State Office of Disciplinary Counsel
Sherri D. Goodman
Marshall County Bar Association
Glen Dale
Hate card prompts civil rights probe in Beckley
An investigation is under way in Raleigh County after officials were alerted to a photocopied card promoting a hunting season for blacks. The card bearing the name Dr. Feelgood's Emporium allegedly grants the bearer the right to hunt blacks. The card has appeared in several locations including Woodrow Wilson High School. The FBI and other agencies are aware but no formal probe was confirmed.
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Beckley
Raleigh
U.S
John File
Register-Herald of
Civil Rights Division
Justice Department
Emporium
Jerry Stone
Stone
FBI
Cedric Robertson
Woodrow Wilson High School
Robert C. Byrd Drive
Charleston
James Cox
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Auctions and real estate services advertise upcoming sales
Auctions Regency Real Estate serves VA WV WY and lists contact numbers 540-322-3448 for complete auction service. Stanley King Land Auction offers Wytheville contact 540-228-3315. Farmers Livestock Market of Tazewell sells Thursdays at 6 pm. Horney Bros Land Auction Co Wytheville lists 540-228-4131.
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Stanley King Land Auction
Wytheville
Farmers Livestock Market, Inc
Tazewell
Horney Bros. Land Auction CO
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