New York and Las Vegas Readied for New Year Celebrations
Armed helicopters prowled the Las Vegas Strip as about 300,000 to 750,000 revelers gathered nationwide. In New York, officials sealed manholes and removed mailboxes to guard against bombs while police focused on hotels landmarks and ferry terminals. FBI and federal agents swept Las Vegas for threats as airspace over the Strip was restricted. Authorities relied on about 4,000 hotel guards and large police presence to deter danger during New Year’s events.
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Las Vegas Strip
New York
Times Square
Michael Bloomberg
New York City
Ray Kelly
New Jersey
Steve Coleman
Port Authority of
FBI
Las Vegas
Ellen Knowlton
U.s.epartment of Homeland Security
Transportation Security Administration
Pasadena
Calif
Year in review in Bluefield area memories
Residents recount personal highlights from years past. Dennis Buckner praises family unity and grandchildren while noting Saddam’s capture as positive world news. Gail Gregory recalls 2002 as the year she wed, and Rebecca Shrewsbury shares joy over marriage and a new baby. Others remember years by hardship, like 1996 when a factory closed in Claypool Hill.
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Dennis Buckner
Bluefield
Controversy over methadone clinics grows in Mercer County
Local officials debate the role and funding of methadone clinics amid opposition from residents and concerns about crime and safety. State legislators, led by Rep Long, plan to study models from other states and may introduce a bill shaping clinic operations when the session begins. CRC Health Group’s bid to reopen clinics faced state approval hurdles and reapplication after a buyout. Princeton Community Hospital officials express reservations, emphasizing community safety and need.
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Michael McNeer
Ohio
Mercer County
Mercer
Mineral
Greenbrier
CRC Health Group, Inc
Associated Press
NRC
West Virginia
CRC Health Group Inc
CRC
Mercer, Mineral and Greenbrier
HCA
Dan Dunmyer
Princeton Community Hospital
Dunmyer
Beckely
PCH
Princeton
Breakfast gathers Mountaineer fans and Shott family heritage
The annual New Year's breakfast continues the Bluefield tradition started by Jim Shott with a stag gathering. John C. Shott and Scott Shott carry on the lineage with about 955 invitations. Talk centered on WVU's game against Maryland as supporters from WVU and VT mingle amid travel to Florida.
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Mountaineers
Tanner
Russell
Douglas Center
James H
Jim” Shott
Shott
Jim Shott
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Hugh Ike Shott
Whis-Tv
Wvva-Tv
Paper Supply
JanPak of
Bluefield Inc
Bluefield Gas Company
Bluefield Telephone
General Telephone and Electric
Hugh I. Shott Jr
WHIS
WHAJ
Whugh
Jim
Hugh Ike Jr
John C
WVU
Maryland Terrapins
Dan Pochick
Presi
Dent
Rish
Virginia Tech Hokies
Maryland
Pochick
Florida
Proposal survives crash on Pilot Mountain road
Davidson County clerk of court Shipwash, 32, proposed to his partner Miller, 29, after a Harley crash on Pilot Mountain. Both survived with injuries. Shipwash later described the moment he handed her a ring and asked for marriage as responders helped. They may wed in the fall.
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Shipwash
Suzanne McKee
Winston- Salem
McKee
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Larry Flanner
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