Doctors rally to Wise health care plan in West Virginia
Doctors praise Governor Wise for health care proposals and tort reform while urging lawmakers to back measures. Princeton physicians and hospital leaders highlight local impact, job preservation, and patient care as criticism centers on emergency coverage rules and cross border practice.
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Prices. Energy shortfalls loom from Venezuela and Iraq
The EIA warns shortages of crude and refined gasoline from Venezuela could trigger regional price spikes. Post Christmas jumps of 16 to 20 cents per gallon appeared in Ohio and Kentucky. Gulf Coast refiners seek reserves as Iraq turmoil threatens supply. Venezuela’s output may not normalize for months even if political issues clear.
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Bluefield nurse among 21 dead in Beech 1900 crash
A Beech 1900 crashed shortly after takeoff from Charlotte Douglas airport killing 21 aboard. Pearson, a former Bluefield resident, grew up in Brushfork and trained as a nurse in North and South Carolina. Investigators focus on tail elevator guidance equipment after data recorder hints at erratic tail movement.
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Bus stop reform aims to cut rides across West Virginia
Clutter's office backs bus stops no closer than two-tenths of a mile in West Virginia while state law allows up to two miles. McDowell County weighs a similar plan. Mercer County already uses two-tenths mile spacing. State board collects data on student ride times as State Supt David Stewart seeks a year-end report.
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Gas prices rise amid oil market tensions and travel caution
Peters cites factors driving higher gas costs including a Venezuelan oil labor strike and a pending OPEC meeting to discuss production. Prices in Bluefield Va reach 1.37 a gallon while residents note Virginia prices are cheaper and travel is down.
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