West Virginia 2002 election preview in Mercer and state races
In 2002 West Virginia voters face an active off year with key races across state and local offices. Secretary of State Joe Manchin sets filing for January 14 to 26, with nonpartisan Board of Education, Mercer County Commission, State Senate districts 6 and 10, House of Delegates seats, Family Court judges, and related offices on the slate. Candidates must file a Certificate of Announcement and pay a filing fee by January 26, postmarked by that date, with last day extended hours. Statewide and multi county filings go to the Secretary of State. single county filings go to the Circuit Clerk.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Joe Manchin
Board of Education
Mercer County Commission
Commission
Joe Coburn
Athens
Senate
Leonard Anderson
D Summers
Truman Chafin
Mingo
Mercer County
Old Rock
House of Delegates’ Representatives
Wyoming County
Rick Staton
Richard
Manchin
Secretary of State
U.S. Postal Service
New BRMC board adds three members from Bluefield area
Three new directors join Bluefield Regional Medical Center board: Jack Brewster Norfolk Southern. Marshall S. Miller Marshall Miller & Associates. Frank W. Wilkinson First Century Bank. Each brings regional ties and leadership experience to guide hospital strategy. Brewster, a Bluefield native, has 28 years with Norfolk Southern and active in community service. Miller leads MMaA, founder, WVU geology graduate with MS. Wilkinson UVA and Stonier Banking alum, former United Way president.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Jack Brewster
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Marshall S. Miller
Marshall Miller & Associates
Frank W. Wilkinson
First Century Bank of
James Shott
BRMC
Brewster
Norfolk Southern
Graham High School
Bluefield State College
Masonic Home of Virginia Board of Governors
Richmond
Habitat For Humanity
First United Methodist Church
Miller
West Virginia University
Mmaa
United States
U.S
Engineering New Record
Virginia
Wilkinson
University of Virginia
Stonier Graduate School of Banking
University of Delaware
United Way of the
Virginias
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Hugh I. Shott Foundation
Ethel Bowen Foundation
Santa's age and magic mystify Bluefield kids
Second graders weigh Santa Claus's age from 6 to 100, all declaring him magical. Children describe Santa entering homes without chimneys, his fast reindeer, a giant seat in the sleigh, and a red suit gifted by his wife, while noting jingle bells and heavy roof steps signal his arrival.
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Marina McFarland
Santa
Lamont Lee
Amy Metheny
Santa Claus
Briannah Noe
Briannah
Amber
Cody Kirby
Cydney Graham
Bluefield
Estel Williams
Keith Ferguson
Christine Shortridge
Kelley Wickham
Trey Williams
Princeton man arrested in Oakvale shooting case
Princeton resident Jeff Cole, 30, was arrested and charged with malicious wounding after a Saturday night shooting in the Oakvale Kellysville area of Mercer County. Cole, arraigned and released on 1000 bond, allegedly fled before being stopped. the weapon was recovered. Victim Kevin Blankenship, 27, was treated for non life threatening injuries at Princeton Community Hospital. Magistrate court hearing pending.
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Princeton
Oakvale
Mercer County
Jeff Cole
C.T. Lowe
Cole
Blankenship
Lowe
Princeton Community Hospital
Kellysville
R.M. Combs
Sheriff's Department
D.B. Bailey
Sheriff’s Department
Tree Fund Progress and Totals Highlight Anonymous Donors
The report shows ongoing contributions to the tree fund with a section titled Anonymous. It lists a series of totals including today’s amount of 25.00 and cumulative figures 215.00 13,244.17 13,345.17, indicating continued donor support and rising totals.
Disturbance and vandalism reports in Bluefield blotter
Police logs show a Friday disturbance at the Big Kmart on Cumberland Road where a woman and her children were told to leave. Trespassing reported at Old Bailey Lumber on Bluefield Avenue with a man citing insomnia. A possible drunk driver leaving St Luke's Hospital could not be located. Vandalism noted at Civic Development Group on North Street and at Captain D's on Bluefield Avenue. A suspicious subject seen at Law and Commerce, Domino's Pizza, and Bland Street. not located after multiple calls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Kmart
Cumberland Road
J.D. Vance
Old Bailey Lumber Company
Bluefield Avenue
J.D Vance
St. Luke’s Hospital
R.S. Mason Investi
Civic Development Group
North Street
T.E. Brewster
Law and Commerce
Federal Street
Domino's Pizza
Bland Street
Brothers of the Wheel give Christmas gifts to local kids
Doc Vaughan, vice president, notes the sixth annual Brothers of the Wheel charity party. The DHHR and Kira LeBlanc of Princeton praise the event, which funds local families in need. Sleepy Grimmett marks the 12th anniversary chapter. Local businesses and Omelet Shop provide support and Santa is Indian. The effort keeps money in the community and spreads holiday cheer.
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Doc Vaughan
Brothers of the Wheel
DHHR
Kira LeBlanc
Princeton
Russell
Sleepy” Grimmett
Grimmett
Vaughan
Southern Exposure
Gertie Tate
Santa Claus
Vaughn
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