Local business and civic meeting notices for Bluefield area
On Thursday January 18 a Small Business Administration Start-Up workshop runs 10 am to noon at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. The Princeton National Retired Federal Employees meet at 11:30 am with Jake Hatcher presenting. The Noo Princeton Mercer County Chamber board meets at Dog and Pickle. Noon the Greater Bluefield Chamber board meets. 7 to 9 pm East River Mountain Town Band resumes rehearsals at Bluefield High School band room.
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Small Business Administration
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Princeton
National Association of Retired Federal Employees
Jake Hatcher
Noo
Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
Dog & Pickle
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Board
East River Mountain Town Band
Bluefield High School
OPEC Cuts Oil Output Amid Price Stabilization Effort
OPEC ministers, led by Ali Rodriguez, cut output by 1.5 million barrels daily to stabilize prices. They warned importing nations of potential pain but stressed protecting producers and avoiding consumer harm. Iran’s Bijan Namdar Zangeneh supported a further 500000-barrel cut at their March meeting.
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United States
European Union
OPEC
U.S
OPEG
Ali Rodriguez
Abdullah bin Hamad al Attiyali
Bijan Namdar Zangeneh
Ashcroft faces scrutiny over attorney general nomination
Ashcroft's Senate confirmation hearings draw mixed views from residents across Virginia and West Virginia. Supporters cite his record and strict adherence to law, while critics warn of civil rights and gender concerns. He notes civil rights division work as crucial and cites his Missouri record on black nominees.
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Senate
Ashcroft
Joyce
Princeton
Marvin Sutphin
Sheets
Ruby Blevins
McDowell County
Tazewell County
Earl Dickens
Janet Bland
Bluefield
George W. Bush
Clarence Thomas
Supreme Court
Thomas
Missouri
Justice Department
Mercer council tackles highways and safety at luncheon meeting
Mercer County Governmental Council discussed highway and intersection safety as part of an intermodal transportation study to shape 25 year planning. Representatives from Pflum Klausmeier Gehrum Consultants outlined a two year project focusing on roads, bikes, pedestrians and air service, with input sought from elected officials including the Princeton City Council and Mercer County Board of Education. School officials urged speed reductions on Rt 460 near Bluefield Elementary and longer turning lanes to improve traffic flow around Pike View High School.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Perry J. Keller
Kelly J. Brooker
Pflum
Klausmeier & Gehrum Consultants
Johnston’s Inn
Mercer County Commission
Princeton City Council
Mercer County Development Authority
E-911 Communications Center
Mercer County Board of Education
Greater Bluefield
Keller
Virginia
Carolinas
Athens
Deborah Akers
Rt. 460
New Bluefield
Akers
Pike View High School
PVHS
Lashmeet
Felony charges added in attack at Silver Spur case
Ray said an additional charge of malicious wounding was placed against Wilson after the incident at the Silver Spur. Johnny Smith, owner, was struck after attempting to stop suspects who stole a chain-saw worth over $200. Smith was treated at The Clinic at Claypool Hill and Clinch Valley Medical Center with bruising and spine swelling. Wilson drove the vehicle. Cordill fled on foot. The abandoned vehicle was found behind Dr. Anselmi’s office in Doran and seized for forfeiture review. Wilson held without bond. preliminary hearing Feb 9. Cardill released on 1500 bond. arraignment Jan 26. Investigation ongoing by the sheriff’s department.
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Ray
Wilson
Silver Spur
Johnny Smith
Smith
Claypool Hill
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands
Cordill
Cardill
Kenneth Anselmi
Doran
Tazewell County
Dennis Lee
Lee
Trial details in Messenger case and related injuries
The article recounts that Messenger was charged with multiple offenses after a October 9 1999 incident at the Sports Den in Welch after a retirement party. It notes that Messenger’s attorneys were notified but absent from Stephens court, and that a McDowell grand jury returned no further indictments. It also mentions a federal civil settlement by Rose against the West Virginia State Police for about 1 million dollars, with Rose testifying to receiving half. Messenger was treated for multiple injuries at Welch Community Hospital after the incident.
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Stephens
Messenger
Kenneth Chittum
McGinnis E. Hatfield, Jr
Welch
State Police
McDowell Grand Jury
Rose
West Virginia
Welch Community Hospital
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