Funding sought for Day Reporting Center in Richlands
Southwest Virginia seeks 337 450 to establish a Day Reporting Center in Richlands for about 200 drug probationers across three counties. The plan mirrors Abingdon’s center in Washington County and would require four weekly visits up to six hours daily as part of sentencing.
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Richlands
Virginia
David Larimer
Phillip Puckett
D-Russell
House Appropriations Committee
Senate Finance Committee
Washington County
Abingdon
Tazewell County
Commonwealth
Dennis Lee
Lee
Mercer County study outlines growth pitfalls and border issues
Princeton area officials and the Multi-Modal Transportation Plan Steering Committee identify key obstacles to Mercer County economic development. They cite lack of unity and competition with Virginia border counties as major problems, noting higher taxes and fees in the state. The group, aided by Plum Klausmeier & Gehrum Consultants, targets strengths, weaknesses, opportunities, and threats for future growth.
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Princeton
Border County
Virginia
Mercer County
Plum
Klausmeier & Gehrum Consultants, Inc
Princeton-Mercer County
Mercer County Economic Challenge and Growth Prospects
The plan highlights rising costs compared with Virginia and nearby states, posing threats to Mercer County's economic development amid county rivalry. It notes motorists favoring Virginia or Beckley on I-77, while citing strengths like railroad and airport services, a strong work ethic, and robust education and health care sectors. Potential annexation, zoning, the King Coal Highway, and regional development into medical, media, retail, and educational sectors are discussed as opportunities.
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Virginia
Beckley
Princeton
Bluefield State College Responds to Discrimination Allegations
Bluefield State College said it faced civil rights allegations after a letter of concern was delivered by an employee. Two officials from the state Interim Governing Board for Higher Education conducted a fact finding visit on campus to investigate claims against President Dr. Robert Moore and address the October 24, 2000 response deadline.
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Bluefield
Bluefield State College
Governing Board For Higher Education
Bluefield State
BSC
Jim Nelson
West Virginia
Nelson
Robert Moore
Moore
Terminal upgrade grant shocks Mercer County Airport
Mercer County Airport in Princeton receives a 2 million FAA grant but only 200000 can be spent on terminal improvements due to legal limits. Airport officials say the 44 year old terminal would have benefited from a full upgrade, but the rule ties eligibility to annual passenger numbers and caps terminal funding at 200000 per year.
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Mercer County
Princeton
Federal Aviation Administration
Authority
Ron Satterfield
FAA
John Gilley
Jim Peters
Jamaica, N.Y
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