Middle school teacher killed in fire
AP report describes a fatal early morning mobile home fire at Van Junior Senior High area. Carl Thomas Tom Cline a 57 year old English teacher with 35 years service died. classes canceled as Boone County officials noted his senior rank. In Morgantown doctors walked out at four Northern Panhandle hospitals, prompting patient transfers to Ruby Memorial Hospital as surgeons protested malpractice costs.
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Wharton
van Junior
Carl Thomas
Tom” Cline
Boone County
John Hudson
Morgantown
Northern Panhandle
Wheeling
Reynolds Memorial Hospital
Glen Dale
Weirton Medical Center
Ruby Memorial Hospital
Robert D’alessandri
West Virginia University
Roanoke lifts water restrictions after heavy rains
Roanoke Va AP city ends water restrictions as Calvins Cove reservoir rises from 22 percent to 74 percent, easing drought fears after one of the wettest Octobers. Mayor Ralph K. Smith called the drought officially over amid a news conference. Residents had limited nonessential water use through summer. In a separate note, a North Carolina lawyer, Henry Anderson, awaits a March 25 retrial in Botetourt County after appeals and a change of venue linked to prior convictions.
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Roanoke
Ralph K. Smith
Calvins Cove
Ofirginia
Lexington
North Carolina
Henry Anderson
Wrightsville Beach
N.C
Botetourt
Anderson
General District
Rockbridge County
Roanoke Times
Botetourt County
Virginia boards approves plan for No Child Left Behind compliance
Virginia Board of Education gave preliminary approval to its plan to meet No Child Left Behind requirements. The plan adds math and language arts tests in grades 4 6 and 7 for 2005 06, with final board vote set for Jan 28. Graduation-rate improvement is also mandated.
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Richmond
Virginia Board of Education
Bush
Virginia
Cheri Magill
State Department of Education
Mark C. Christie
Christie
Lung association slams W V a on anti tobacco spending
The American Lung Association condemns West Virginia and other states for diverting tobacco settlement funds to cover deficits instead of funding anti smoking programs. The report, citing 2001 figures, shows WV spent only 4.31 per resident on tobacco control though CDC suggests 7.80.
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New York
American Lung Association
West Virginia
Association
Tobacco Companies
The
District of Columbia
Cancer Care and
Chest Foundation
Centers For Disease Control
John L. Kirkwood
Joan Henneberry
National Governors Association
Massachusetts
West Virginia investment board top executives earn higher salaries
The West Virginia Investment Management Board pays its top executives at a middle tier compared with 72 state boards, yet in seven surveyed states using outside managers for most investments the WV board outpaced most peers. The board oversees 13 funds totaling about $5 billion using external managers.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Investment Management Board
United States
Virginia budget fight looms in election year
Campaign politics intensify as 140 legislators face reelection. Warner's 2004 budget plan forecasts a 1.5 billion shortfall, with spending cuts and rainy day fund draws, while tax increase talk grows amid education and health care funding pressures. Del. Stump and Sen. Puckett warn of tough choices and possible tax shifts. disputes over estate tax and DMV closures spark early clashes ahead of a likely short, contentious session led by Speaker-designate Howell.
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Warner
Del
Jackie Stump
Bluefield
Virginia
Stump
Phillip Puckett
Puckett
Tidewater
Department of Motor Vehicles
Bill Howell
Stafford County
Vance Wilkins
Amherst County
Howell
Malfourd Trumbo
Raincastle
Barbara Hawkins
Bhawkins
Bottonline
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Eric DiNovo
Bluefield City Hall
Robert Blevins
Blevins
Rogers Street
Lung Association
W.va
Woo
Lars
Office of the Legislative Auditor
Joint Committee On Government Operations
Aaron Allred
Old Dominion
Russell County
Jim Dillard
Fairfax County
Keriico
T.B.S. Candles
North Bluewell
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