Iowa Begins Caucus Race for 2000 Nominees
Des Moines AP early entrance polls show Bush leading Forbes in GOP, Gore locked with Bradley in Democratic contest. Voters head to caucus sites as six-man GOP field and six-week sprint to New Hampshire unfold. Campaigning centers on taxes abortion and turnout, with Bush and Gore urging supporters not to become complacent.
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Iowa
al Gore
George W. Bush
Texas
Bush
Steve Forbes
Bill Bradley
Forbes
Voter News Service
New Hampshire
Bradley
Gore
Supreme Court
Bush greeted by applause during Des Moines campaign stop
Texas Governor George W. Bush, a Republican presidential hopeful, visited a Des Moines restaurant early Monday morning. Patrons greeted him with applause as he met supporters and posed for photos, continuing a vigorous effort to boost visibility ahead of the caucuses.
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George W. Bush
Des Moines
Iowa
Town council hears reports on annexation and town hall
Bluefield Virginia town leaders received updates on annexation study progress and a water infrastructure study draft due in about three weeks. Officials discussed aging pipes and feasibility findings for town hall renovations versus rebuilding costs up to 900000 to 1200000 dollars.
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Gary Crouch
Anderson and Associates
Jeff Parks
Crouch
Bill Huber
Guilty verdict in murder case ends Bradshaw drama
Sid Bell praised a fair jury as Vance was found guilty of first degree murder for killing Police Chief Stanton. He admitted alcohol and prescription drugs affected his actions while authorities pursued him after he rode into Bradshaw on a horse. A sentencing date in circuit court is pending.
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McDowell County
Sid Bell
Southern
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Bell
Stanton
Bradshaw
Mark Shelton
Floyd Anderson
Anderson
Gas Prices Rise Across West Virginia and Nearby States
Gasoline prices reach the highest levels since 1990. In West Virginia prices have risen up to 15 cents per gallon in 10 days, with regional stations like Bland Street Exxon in Bluefield listing regular at $1.27 self serve and premium at $1.62. Virginia and Princeton areas show similar increases with self serve pricing around $1.24 to $1.36 for regular and $1.44 to $1.53 for premium. AAA and regional dealers cite overall fuel cost pressure contributing to higher pump prices.
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Virginia
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Gooch
Concord College urged to offer master's programs study says
A regional survey led by Chance supports Concord College offering master degree programs in business and education. An interdisciplinary track and a social work degree may follow amid strong local interest and public support for graduate studies. Thirty miles is no barrier for many who would take on on campus or online classes.
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Chance
West Virginia
Concord College
Kiss . Judiciary Committee confrontation in House
Michael addressed the accusations in a brief speech, saying outside forces tried to disrupt the House. He offered friendship to the Cabell representative, then Johnson and Mezzatesta echoed calls for unity and accountability.
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Nominees named to U S service academies
U S Sen Jay Rockefeller and U S Rep Nick Rahall announced nominations to service academies for West Virginia students. Christina Crawford of Bluefield and Evan Beren Brooks of Princeton were named for the Naval, Air Force, and West Point programs, with Oliver IV also listed for Naval Academy and West Point.
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Jay Rockefeller
Nick Rahall
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Naval Academy
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West Point
Evan Beren Brooks
Princeton
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