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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 2002
Page
1
A compact year end review highlights 2002’s notable moments across sports and lifestyle. It notes new food saving gadgets, and a fresh look at how leftovers stay fresher, plus a brief sports headlines roundup.
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce and the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce will host a Point of View Breakfast at 8 a.m. Friday at the Bluefield Holiday Inn. Local legislators have been invited and reservations are required. American Electric Power is sponsoring the breakfast. calls for reservations go to 327-7184.
A fragmented transcription of the traditional song Auld Lang Syne praising friendship and shared memories. The verses recall wandering together on the braes, days of youth, and distant seas, ending with a vow to share a cup of kindness as a new year begins.
Four Seasons residents and readers are invited to greet 2003 with the widely sung Auld Lang Syne whose words many do not know. The piece notes New Year plans and explores the song’s European roots and meaning.
Charleston House Speaker Bob Kiss announced committee chairmanships for the 76th Legislature. He praised his leadership team and said most Democratic leaders remain in place with four chairmanships vacated. Del. Rick Staton will continue as House Majority Leader and Del. Scott Warner returns as Majority Whip.
West Virginia fans remain furious after a controversial half time skit by the University of Virginia Pep Band at the Continental Tire Bowl. The incident sparked anger emails and calls to UVA, followed by a formal apology Monday from university officials. Governor Wise and UVA executives, including Leonard Sandridge, called for the apology.
West Virginia workers, including Doug Conley and Wade Wyatt, faced benefit expirations after Woodtech closure. U S Senator Jay Rockefeller urged Congress to extend the unemployment insurance program, which provides temporary funds and health care, as thousands await decisions upon lawmakers' return in January. Wyatt stresses family needs as he searches for work after job loss.
Mary Wallace president of the Hank Williams Fan Club in Georgiana says a delegation will travel to Oak Hill on Tuesday night for a brief memorial service honoring Hank Williams.
Hank Williams Sr. fans in Georgiana and across the country plan tributes for the country legend who died fifty years ago. The events recall his Canton Ohio New Year’s Day 1953 performance and the role of his driver Charles Carr in the fatal trip.
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