Expressway roadwork to begin soon in Coalfields West Virginia
The Coalfields Expressway Authority announces construction on the 65 mile four lane highway will start within 90 days after a federal record of decision. Funding of 72.7 million dollars from ISTEA and TEA-21, with sites at Indian Ridge near Welch and Sophia near Beckley. Governor Underwood and local officials express optimism for regional economic development.
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Welch
Federal Highway Administration
Richard Browning
Coalfields Expressway Authority
West Virginia
McDowell
Wyoming
Raleigh
Buchanan County
Virginia
Gordon Lambert
McDowell County Commission
Cecil H. Underwood
Underwood
DOH
Sophia
Beckely
Indian Ridge
McDowell County
Browning
Insider trading allegations at bank surface
Federal court filings in Charleston reveal new insider trading details tied to the months before a McDowell County bank collapse. Bluefield contractor Fred Millner says his $24,000 investment in bank stock fell to $212, costing him jobs and his daughter's college funds.
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Bluefield
Charleston
McDowell County
Fred Millner
Fred Millner Construction
Millner
First National Bank of Keystone
Red Cross Urges Y2K Preparedness Supplies Rotation
East River Mountain Chapter of the American Red Cross urges households to rotate Y2K stored foods and medicines. Linda Feola, disaster specialist, warns supplies won’t last indefinitely and recommends consuming and replacing every six months or as used. Seek physician guidance for extra medications.
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East River Mountain
American Red Cross
Linda Feola
Red Cross
Feola
CASA expands to Tazewell County in Virginia
The 29th Judicial District CASA program expands from Buchanan County to Tazewell County to recruit and train volunteers as child advocates. Director Tina Satmary notes commitment to preventing abuse through advocacy. In Buchanan County since 1993 the program has aided over 50 children with six active volunteers aiding 14 children.
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Tazewell
Buchanan County
Tazewell County
29Th Judicial District Court
CASA
Tina Satmary
29Th Judicial District
Investors Sour On Unprofitable Internet Firms
Investors’ patience with unprofitable Internet companies wanes as concerns grow about survival. The piece tracks daily closing prices of five selected firms since December 1, noting all trade below their 52 week highs.
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Cecil Underwood
Mingo
Logan
Buchanan
Fazeveel
Coalfields
Serre
Eric DiNove
Bluefield Union Mission
Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Eric DiNovo
Marla Akers
Black Diamond Girl Scouts Organization
Anna Cochran
Paris Leggett
Wade Elementary
Patriot Automotive Group
Amazon.com
Able.com
Value America
Microsoft MoneyCentral
CSI Inc
Church N Crosswo
Horosco Money
Benjamin Rosenthal
Mindy Rosenthal
Silver Spring
Shady Grove Adventist Hospital
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