Allen plan to end Richlands armory funding
Virginia lawmakers consider cutting 5.7 million for the Richlands National Guard Armory at SVCC. Federal funds of 2.624 million are in place but hinge on state budget, provoking strong local protest from Sen. Jack Reasor and residents urging support at a noon hearing.
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Richlands
Virginia
George Allen
Richlands National
D-Tazewell
U.S
Rick Boucher
D-Va
Reasor
Tazewell County
SVCC
General Assembly
Guard
College
Tim Taylor
Taylor
WV enjoys growth for 4th straight year
West Virginia's population rose for the fourth consecutive year to 1.822 million on July 1, 1994, up about 4,000 from 1.818 million. Census data credit government education and job-creation efforts, noting 5,000 new jobs announced in 1994 and investment quadrupling from 1993. Texas surpassed New York in population to 18.4 million, while New York rose to 18.2 million.
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Charleston
West Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau
Jill Wilson
Gaston Caperton
Texas
New York
Lone Star State
Census Bureau
Population Growth Shifts Across States in 1993 94
Figures in thousands show New York and California leading with 31.4 million residents, a 214000 rise. Texas moves to third in 1973, overtaking Pennsylvania, while the South records the largest growth and the West hosts the fastest rates. Connecticut Rhode Island and DC lose residents, Maine unchanged.
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New York
California
Texas
South
Connecticut
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
Maine
Tribute After Hours salutes United Way leader Bill Craft
The United Way of the Virginias hosts a Tribute After Hours for retiring executive director Bill Craft at Frankie's La Salute Club in Bluewell. Also noted are event times for a Yuletide Breakfast at Bluefield Country Club and a mental health center board meeting at the Princeton Center. Weather calls for sunny skies with west winds 5 to 10 mph and tonight’s low in the mid 30s.
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United Way of the Virginias
Bill Craft
Frankie's la Salute Club
Bluewell
Bluefield Country Club
Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center
Princeton Center
Westeir
Mercer County to Launch 911 Service January Ninth
Mercer County will start dialing 9-1-1 for emergency help on January 9 with an Enhanced 911 program. County 911 Director T K Mullens said operations begin at 8 a m with trained staff and a modern dispatch center to serve police fire and ambulance services 24 7 365 days a year.
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Princeton
Mercer County
T.K. Mullens
Mullens
County Commission
John Rapp
T.A
Buddy” Warden Jr
West Virginia
United Way campaign nears goal in Virginia Bluefield drive
United Way volunteers are seven yards from a touchdown toward a 500000 goal for the Fall 1994 Open Your Hearts Campaign. The total reached 465451 or 93 percent with 40 callers to rally 200 prior donors for renewed pledges. contributions accepted by phone or mail.
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Bluefield
United Way
United Way of the
Virginias
al Modena
United Way of the Virginias
P.O
Blue Prince
Lawmakers target new armor-piercing handgun bullets
Two lawmakers said they would push to ban new Rhino-Ammo and Black Rhino bullets designed to maximize tissue damage and penetrate Kevlar. NRA skeptically dismisses the Alabama inventor’s claims while federal regulators say approval likely remains at least a month away.
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New York
National Rifle Association
Alabama
NRA
Tanya K. Metaksa
Associated Press
David Keen
Keen
Signature Products Corp
Huntsville
Ala
New plastic bullets push legal gray area for self defense market
Rhyno-Ammo and Black Rhino design bullets allegedly for self defense with plastic construction avoiding cop killer weapon bans. Manufacturers say restricted to law enforcement and licensed dealers, but police fear diversion to criminals. Gun rights supporters point to existing fast expand bullets already on market amid safety concerns.
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Keen
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