FCC orders 7 percent cable rate cut nationwide
The FCC unanimously approves a 7 percent reduction expected to impact about 90 percent of U S cable subscribers. The cut excludes pay per view and premium channels and should lower monthly bills by about three dollars per household as rates drop by mid May. FCC chair Reed Hundt cites a $3 billion consumer saving from the second rate cut.
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Fountain Park Road residents push for guardrail and drainage fix
Fountain Park Road residents say orange markings mark a dangerous section of road where a guardrail was removed five years ago. They warn of a possible fatal crash if the state does not fund repairs. DOH officials say a paving and guardrail plan has been submitted for funding but prioritization depends on traffic.
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Campbell
Bonnie Raitt headlines No Nukes on the River concert
Bonnie Raitt praises new political alternative musicians as she performs with Soul Asylum's Dave Pirner and Dan Murphy at a No Nukes on the River show at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis. She recalls past era acts and urges younger artists to care, noting the need for fresh blood in the movement. Friday March 4 Oyster Dinner by Keystone Rotary at Brushfork Armory tickets $15 call Albert Monarchy 327-2411.
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Albert Monarchy
Rain Expected With Highs In The Mid-50s
A weather package reports a 100 percent chance of rain today with southeast winds 10 to 20 mph and highs in the mid-50s. Tonight, showers are expected with a 100 percent chance and lows near 45 to 50.
Harding and Kerrigan poised for Olympic showdown in Oslo
Tonya Harding, wearing a new burgundy rhinestone outfit, lands perfect triple axels as she eyes a medal in the Olympic skate duel with Nancy Kerrigan. Harding faces potential setback from a sprained ankle and shaky practice, while Kerrigan appears fatigued after early workouts.
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Mercer schools Education Expo highlights programs and history
Mercer County School Education Expo opened at Mercer Mall showcasing each district’s facilities and programs. Bramwell School highlighted its coal millionaire heritage and new laser disk equipment donated by Mapco. Sun Valley Elementary featured environmental themes with student designed shirts and Calvin and Hobbes displays. Fourth grade presented an Orca whale named toga with stories of animal families. Letters to officials drew replies from Clinton, Rockefeller, Rahall, and others as choirs and bands performed through Friday.
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Hobbes
India
Brenda Reeves
Saratoga
Clinton
U.S
Jay Rockefeller
Nick Rahall
Reeves
Filbert residents to learn cause of fractured foundations
DEP windups probe into mysterious ground shifts harming 10 homes behind a coal seam in Filbert McDowell County. Office of Surface Mining experts to visit this week for a second opinion. findings could lead to preventive measures if a mine is implicated.
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