RMA Wins Certificate Of Need For 76-Bed Hospital
The State Corporation Commission granted Richlands Medical Association a certificate of need to build a 76 bed hospital in Richlands Va after hearings at Southwest Virginia Community College. The fast ruling followed prior denials by the State Health Department and an independent hearing officer appointed by Gov Robb. Witnesses for the project included Urban Davis James Keen John Kennedy and Dr Norfleet Reeves.
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State Corporation Commission
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Richlands Medical Association
Southwest Virginia Community College
State Health Department
Jean Addison
RMA
Addison
State Health Commission
Robb
Hundley
Urban Davis
Old Republican Insurance Company
James Keen
Jewell Smokeless Corp
John Kennedy
United Mine Workers of America
Norfleet Reeves
Reeves
Flower Business A Blooming By Ward Morgan
BLUEWELL A Woodlawn Greenhouse and Flower Shop manager Milfred Powers tends about 10,000 plants year round to supply Woodlawn and dozens of regional flower shops. The greenhouse offers some 60 varieties with many types, and staff of about a dozen keeps plants alive through extreme weather. Hort expert Diane Relf advises starting seeds early for an earlier harvest, noting slow growers like tomatoes and peppers.
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Bluewell
Milfred Powers
Woodlawn
Powers
Woodlawn Flowershop
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Diane Relf
Virginia Tech Extension Home
Ward Morgan
Inside Advertising sales tax turned back
A report from the commissioners notes rejection of a proposal to extend sales tax for advertising revenue. The discussion covered potential accounts and fiscal implications for city programs and services moving forward.
Begin Cabinet Demands Sharon Resignation After Beirut Report
In Jerusalem Prime Minister Begin and his Cabinet urged Defense Minister Ariel Sharon to resign aligning with Beirut massacre commission findings. Sharon refused to resign and a grenade clash near the cabinet meeting wounded several demonstrators and policemen. Transport Minister Corfu signaled a Sunday vote on handling the defense portfolio.
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Haim Corfu
Begin
Tazewell Supervisors Axe Decal Ordinance
Tazewell County board rescinded a $10 automobile decal requirement aimed at boosting revenue and personal property tax collection. Municipalities had matched or raised fees, hurting residents. chairman Joe Peery cited hardship and revenue loss to towns as reasons for repeal. Public hearing preceded the vote.
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Daily Telegraph
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Board of Supervisors
Bluefield
Richlands
Cedar Bluff
Joe Peery
Wholesale Gas Tax Survives Amendments
Gov. Jay Rockefeller's wholesale gasoline tax bill survived House amendments and aims to raise 50 million dollars yearly for highways. A 5 percent tax on wholesale gasoline and diesel sales would start April 1, potentially adding five cents per gallon at the pump. Senate action remained in amendment form.
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W.va
Jay Rockefeller
House
State Senate
Chamber
State Tax Department
Virginia House approves budget proposal
The Virginia House advances a budget plan amid political debate. West Virginia news notes Weirton Steel receiving support while Rockefeller’s borrowing faces sharp criticism.
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Weirton Steel
Rockefeller
House amends bill to preserve sales tax exemptions
Thursday action kept in force exemptions from the 5 percent consumer sales tax including newspaper television radio and outdoor advertising sales and safe deposit box rentals. The bill would have repealed these exemptions and removed the partial mobile home exemption now taxed at 3 percent. Tax receipts fund general state operations except the road program with food tax potential around $110 million.
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House
House Finance Committee
General Revenue Fund
Tax Department
Rockefeller
Trucker Strike Officially Over
Washington AP reports independent truckers halting their 11 day protest after securing assurances from about 35 congressmen to review tax and road fee increases. Parkhurst urged drivers to return to work while rival groups warned the strike may continue. Police noted reduced violence and rising traffic as investigations count injuries, arrests, and a fatality.
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Michael Parkhurst
Independent Truckers Association
Parkhurst
Congress
George Sullivan
Independent Truckers Unity Committee
Sullivan
Douglas Applegate
Ohio
Peter Kostmayer
D-Pa
Applegate
Truck Leaks Terribly Flammable Chemical On Mountain Road
A tractor-trailer carrying Styrene Monomer slid off Route 598 near East River Mountain Virginia two miles north of I-77. The spill prompted Hazardous Materials Team involvement. two of 60 drums leaked but risk remained limited. Shenandoah Environmental Services prepared to clean up. no injuries reported.
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Ward Morgan
Aryanne Stevens Daily Telegraph
Virginia
East River Mountain
Wytheville
Roger Charles Price
Prime, Inc
Springfield
J.B. Willis
The
Telegraph
Willis
Shenandoah Environmental Services
Roanoke
Jerry Thompson
Bluefield
West Virginia
Price
UMWA Subdistrict Four Announces Free Potatoes and Beans
UMWA District 29 subdistrict begins a free food giveaway for area residents funded by the hardship fund. Distribution at multiple Locals in Mercer and McDowell counties runs today through weekend with 23 tons of potatoes and five tons of beans pledged. Councils require an application signed by local leaders or pastors to verify need.
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UMWA
Union
Danny Surface
Kitchekan
Mercer County
Montcalm Fire Department
Crumpler
McDowell County
Maitland
Gary Hollow
Bishop
Coalwood
Keystone
Surface
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Michael Pflenger
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