Mercer County primary filings bring few surprises in 2002 race
Voters saw few surprises as the 2002 Mercer County primary filing closed. District 23 and 22 races loom with incumbents largely unopposed while new contests arise for House of Delegates and State Senate. A new Sexual Assault Forensic Nurse program at Bluefield Regional Medical Center and Princeton Community Hospital will aid abused children with examinations, follow ups, and expert testimony, led by Dr. Mark Elliott and coordinated by Jane Gilley and Shirley Aycoth. The Princeton-Mercer Chamber plans a Women’s Expo at Brushfork Armory, led by Gina and Kendra Boggess and Jacinda Smith, with Barbara Hawkins reporting.
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Daily Telegraph Editorial Note and Motto Display
The Daily Telegraph lists Gary Adkisson as Publisher and News Editor Ises0 City Editor WV State Editor Thomas A Colley as Executive editor. A biblical verse from James warns that wisdom comes to those who ask God for it without reproach, reflected in the paper’s faith inspired motto.
WV Legislature Calls For Action On Economic Growth
In West Virginia the 2002 legislative session opens amid ongoing talk on budget, education, health care, and incentives. Governor Wise emphasizes job creation and a Sunny Day Fund, while House leaders press for tax reform and proactive business support. Critics fear deadlock and stalled Market Street Vision despite planned plans and shared goals.
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Left Turn Yield on Red Sign Petition Circulating in Bluefield
A petition seeks a left turn yield on red sign to let drivers turn onto the Martin Luther King Bridge during red lights. It argues red phases east west ease turns when traffic is light, while green phases north south hinder access. Contact Left-Turn-Yield at PO Box 4051 Bluefield WV 24701 or mswpc yahoo.com. The message also includes a political letter criticizing Mark Warner and Democrats over car tax cuts.
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Bush shifts image as wartime leader ahead of State of the Union
ASHINGTON Hardly Wesses calls him Dubya anymore The George W Bush who will deliver his State of the Union address today is a different president from the one who took the stage last winter In official Washington the dismissive nicknames have vanished The new Bush is seen as popular confident relaxed and in charge His approval rating sits in the stratosphere at 82 percent with a poll showing strong backing for his handling of the war and economy He plans to use the speech to stress economic security homeland security and a stimulus package while questions remain about retirement savings and regulatory needs
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