Coalfields Expressway eyed for northern Virginia link
Northern Virginians press for the 51 mile Coalfields Expressway joining Wise Dickenson and Buchanan counties with a future West Virginia highway. Officials cite regional economic benefits while seeking federal ARC support to fund the project through a Public Private Transportation Act agreement and a $30.6 million KBR engineering contract for the Buchanan County first segment.
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Virginia Department of Transportation
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Appalachian Regional Commission
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Clonaid claims successful human cloning and faces FDA doubt
Clonaid founder Rael and chief spokeswoman Boisselier assert a human clone birth occurred amid FDA doubts that regulations forbid cloning without agency approval. Critics deem the attempt evil while offering cautious commentary on the project and its unnamed scientists.
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FDA
Stanley M. Hauerwas
Duke University
Cloned baby sparks religious and ethical debate
Reaction to Brigitte Boisselier's claim of a 7 pound cloned girl prompts opposition and concern. Bluefield and Athens residents argue cloning conflicts with God's role as creator, while others warn of potential harm and seek medical benefits. Community figures question responsibility, identity, and the future of cloning technology.
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Boisselier
Clonard
Smith
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Georgia Durham
Bluefield
God
Donna Hamm
Athens
Margaret Whobrey
Pounding Mill, Va
Rally cheers and Notre Dame banner at WVU pep rally
Randy Whitt of Chester, Virginia, enjoyed his first bowl game as WVU fans rally at Ericsson Stadium. A custom banner urged ESPN to stop pandering to Notre Dame and note the Gator Bowl is in Charlotte. Tailgating starts at 9 a.m. with kickoff at 11 a.m. Contact Bob Redd.
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Chester
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Notre Dame
West Virginia
ESPN
Charlotte
Ericsson Stadium
Bob Redd
West Virginia winner vows unchanged life after lottery win
Whittaker, 55, plans to stay on the job despite 90 hour weeks and past health battles. He says he will share 17 million dollars, or 10 percent of winnings, with three Church of God pastors to establish a fund for the poor. He will use the rest for his daughter Ginger McMahan, granddaughter Brandi Bragg, and other personal needs.
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Ginger McMahan
Brandi Bragg
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