West Virginia Is Drowned By Storms In 1996 Top News
West Virginia faced a devastating 1996 with blizzards heavy rains and floodwaters triggering five presidential disaster declarations. The year saw widespread damage to thousands of homes, school closures, and multiple evacuations as Franks remnants and hurricane activity battered the state.
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Lkins
Marlinton
Randolph County
Elkins
Y Hammond
Romney
Fran
Cheri Beverage
Hampshire County
Harpers Ferry National Historical Park
Marsha Starkey
QVC Seeks Virginia Goods in 50 in 50 Tour
QVC the home shopping network aims to highlight 20 Virginia products during a live April 1997 broadcast in Tazewell County as part of its Quest for America’s Best. Past QVC shows in 1995 and 1996 generated more than $3 million in Virginia sales.
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Recreation trail earns 4000 from motorcyclists boost
The Hatfield and McCoy Recreational Trail project in seven southern West Virginia counties, including McDowell, gains 4000 from the American Motorcyclist Association to aid development of a 2000 mile route. The plan anticipates regional economic impact and job creation while seeking Virginia products for QVC exposure. Rich ard Farthing of Tazewell County explains Virginia focus and QVC criteria and deadlines for applications.
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Graham High School freshman to serve as state Senate page
Lori Hypes 14, daughter of Larry and Jane Hypes of Bluefield, was chosen as one of two pages for the 1997 Virginia Senate session. She will report Jan 5 for orientation and work 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. daily through the session, with study hall 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. and a 10:30 p.m. curfew, gaining exposure to the legislative process and parliamentary duties.
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Virginia Senate
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Jane Hypes
Bluefield
Senate
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Jack” Reasor, Jr
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Hypes
McComas
Buck” Byrd
David Larrimer
Future Homemakers of America
GHS
Richmond
Omni
Mercer County Leaders See Unity Driving New Era
Mercer County commissioners review six years of progress led by John Rapp and welcome Joe Coburn as the new chair amid plans for continued development. They cite the Mercer County Governmental Coalition, enhanced 911, a robust road program, water project on line, and a 4.8 percent unemployment rate, with calls to expand industrial sites and address Route 20 and Route 7 needs while preserving countywide cooperation. The outlook for 1997 is optimistic with fresh leadership and ongoing infrastructure and land-use planning.
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John Anderson
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