McDowell County braces for Kmart closure impact
McDowell County faces job losses and tax revenue declines after the Big Kmart in Kimball closes. Officials warn the setback challenges diversification efforts but remain hopeful as new projects advance, including Steven's Correctional Facility, a potential power plant, and Indian Ridge Industrial Park work. County leaders aim to fill vacancies and attract tenants to the Big Four center.
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Stone becomes cornerstone quote tops Cluefield Daily Telegraph
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph declares the motto quoted as The stone which the builders refused is become the headstone of the corner. This is the LORD'S doing, it is marvellous in our eyes, reflecting the paper's tradition. Publisher Randy Deason and editors Thomas Colley Samantha Perry Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins Bob Redd oversee staff.
West Virginia towns seek new city revenue powers
Gov. Bob Wise urged West Virginia municipalities to press the Legislature for revenue raising flexibility as fiscal stress grows. He told the West Virginia Municipal League that this may be the year to advance autonomy, noting looming deficits for 2004 and a fragile Bluefield economy amid hospital ownership changes and cross border business losses. Local towns face population decline and job losses as industries shift to Virginia.
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Letters urge workers' comp reform and criticizes rates
Harold and Darlene DeWeese of Princeton, West Virginia, urge state legislators to fix the workers' compensation system rather than simply raising rates. They criticize promises from House Speaker Bob Kiss to increase costs and push business away, arguing reform of system infrastructure is needed. They also note concerns about obesity and diet in the region, urging healthier eating and canola oil use.
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Virginias two term limit push gains bipartisan backing
A coalition led by Democratic and Republican chairs along with former Attorney General Richard Cullen seeks a constitutional amendment to allow Virginia governors to serve two consecutive terms. The effort argues for continuity and accountability, though past attempts failed amid concerns the governor already holds too much power.
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Legislature update on WV deficit plan and education bill
West Virginia lawmakers debate who should pay down a 2.4 billion deficit with Senate backed measures affecting employers and employees. A companion education bill aims to add six instructional days while addressing No Child Left Behind costs amid swift session action. A veterans nursing home in Clarksburg costing about 20 million will begin construction in late March with federal aid. Barbara Hawkins reports for the Daily Telegraph.
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