Keister narrowly re-elected in Virginia District 6 recount
A three judge panel certified the close race with Del. W. Benny Keister defeating Morgan Morris by 51 votes in the 6th Delegate District. The recount, held in Pulaski, covered Giles, Pulaski, Bland, Wythe, and Tazewell counties, with no change in Tazewell. Keister, 62, former Dublin mayor, increased his total to 8,142 to 8,091.
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Pulaski
Virginia General Assembly
del. W
Benny” Keister
D-Pulaski
Morgan Morris
Keister
Dublin, Va
Morris
Giles County
Matt Mansell
del. Keister
Pulaski, Giles, Bland, Wythe and
Tazewell
Coburn Repeats Mercer Commission Presidency In 19th Year
Joe Coburn was named to a sixth consecutive term as president of the Rincet on Mercer Previn Commission at the county courthouse during the annual reorganization. Commissioner John Anderson moved the retention, seconded due to Karen Disibbio’s absence, and passed 2-0. Coburn outlined plans for economic development, water and sewer projects, courthouse annex work, and job creation, hoping to coordinate with the Mercer County Development Authority.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinceton
Mercer Previn
Joe Coburn
Coburn
John Anderson
Karen Disibbio
Courthouse
Development Authority
Mercer County
Bluefield adopts combined water sewer bills in joint effort
West Virginia American Water teams with the Bluefield Sanitary Board to issue one monthly bill for water and sewer use. Delinquency issues are to be reduced as readings begin, with bills going out faster than before and options to pay at the water company office. Residents can call the Sanitary Board office for help and questions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
West Virginia American Water
Sanitary Board of
Ron Dodson
Sanitary Board
Dodson
West Virginia
Bluefield Sanitary Board
Juveniles detained in burglary probe in Tazewell County
Three juveniles were detained on petitions in a Tazewell County burglary and grand larceny case, with four firearms recovered. Deputies used a K system and search warrants to seize items from a separate residence, and the youths are held at Highlands Detention Center. no court dates set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell
Tazewell County
H.S. Caudill
Caudill
Doran Bottom
Fred
C. McNerlin
Schools limit soft drinks in meals under state policy
The American Academy of Pediatrics backs healthier options in schools as districts in McDowell Mercer and Tazewell counties enforce state rules. High schools may sell soda only during non-instructional times with funds split to faculty and general accounts. Elementary and middle schools offer fruit juice water and milk. students may not be sold soda during the day but may bring it from home. Vendors face criteria challenges while schools emphasize juice drinks and water. About 15 percent of U S youths aged 6 to 19 are overweight. Contact Jody Neal.
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American Academy of Pediatrics
Diana Parks
Food Service
McDowell County
Parks
Don White
Mercer County
White
Lawson
West Virginia
U.S
Jody Neal
Jodyneal
Bdtonline
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Larimer
Pulaski High School
Montgomery County Circuit Court
Ray Grubbs
Bill Archer
Barcher
Mercer Commission
Archer
Bottonline.com
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Athens Road
Princeton
A-1
Virginia
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Lowe’s
Lincoln
Aes Immediately
Ivan Phillips
Lonnie Accord
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