Stimulus funds boost region with major projects
Federal stimulus grants totaling 4 million to Mercer County for a new health department, 2 million for Bluefield youth leadership via Community Connections, 22 million for Welch McDowell Federal Correctional Institution creating 330 jobs, plus 2 million each for the King Coal Highway and Coalfields Expressway segment. Organizers stress ongoing needs like air service, flood control, and Route 123 connectivity.
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Local Editor Notes and Sports Pilot Mentions
Bluefield newspaper scraps of text show Samantha Perry as managing editor and Brian Woodson as senior editor while Pattenee Archer City Editor and Charles Owens appear in lineups. The fragment also quotes a Bible verse from Philippians 4 6 7 AKJV about prayer and peace.
West Virginia lawmakers back Jobs for Main Street funding plan
U S Representative Nick Rahall outlines expected federal aid under the Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010 for West Virginia highways including the King Coal Highway in Mercer County and the Coalfields Expressway in McDowell County. The plan would also support Route 10 Shawnee Parkway and New River Parkway, with billions across highways, transit, and water programs pending Senate approval.
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Accolades and jeers as storm ends in Bluefield area
Local residents praise road crews law enforcement and the National Guard for handling accidents distributing aid and guiding stranded motorists. They also criticize Mercer County Schools for keeping students in class during the storm and note conflicting reports on dismissal times.
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Snowy Weekend Sparks Global Warming Debate in Letter
A reader questions policies from Gore and Obama on reducing carbon footprints while noting heavy snow and coal's role in warming Washington. The piece argues for balanced energy use, criticizes wind reliability, and urges reducing foreign oil dependence without harming workers.
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Christmas reflections and energy debate from Wilson Butt
Wilson Butt writes from Bluefield reflecting on snowfall, energy politics with coal, and the Three Mile Island incident. He contrasts Christmas traditions with religious freedom, laments political leadership, and wishes readers a merry Christmas with a blue sky.
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