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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 2002
Page
1
A report notes a customer satisfaction rating of 99.72 percent for the day. Key metrics show high approval and positive feedback across services, with the figure highlighting strong performance and reliability in customer support and product delivery.
President Bush returns to West Virginia for Independence Day events with a blast off to local celebrations. A mural honoring veterans is unveiled, capturing a pictorial tribute amid the festivities.
The West Virginia DHHR re issued boil water advisories for Hiawatha Water Association Hootowl Community Water System Camp Creek Campground Water System and Pinnacle Community Water System due to lack of disinfection.
Across the United States communities approach the Fourth of July with revived patriotism and a sense of safety returning after Sept 11. Residents like Ryan Belcher and Sam Hassan share views on celebrations, local plans, and the quieter, more personal expression of patriotism this year. Local reflections from Linda Kinder and a Hillsville resident highlight varied expectations and cautious celebration. A-5 photo shows Gary Mills in Uncle Sam attire for the holiday.
Virginia Department of Transportation plans to lift many temporary lane closings over the Fourth of July weekend to ease traffic as motorists head to visit family or vacation spots. VDOT urges drivers to proceed with caution and follow posted signs and speed limits for a safer holiday travel period.
Caution warns drivers of ongoing projects in Bristol Wythe County and Blacksburg area. I-81 widening runs from south of Exit 3 to north of Exit 7 in Bristol. US-77 bridges over the New River and Route 52 in Wythe County are being rebuilt. Route 460 bypass connector to link Christiansburg bypass with Blacksburg interchange at Jennelle Road is under construction.
A federal jury deliberated about an hour before acquitting McDowell County Sheriff s Office officers Sgt. Mark Shelton and Officer Eric Burton of excessive force charges tied to the Aug 27 1998 arrest after Vance Asad was found to be resisting and intoxicated. The panel ruled the force used to take Vance off his horse and handcuff him was justified under the Fourth Amendment standards.
Governor Bob Wise turned over keys to Laura Vaughn as four families moved into Premier Park a 52 unit facility on a reclaimed surface mine in McDowell County. A ribbon cutting with county and FEMA officials followed the opening amid flood recovery efforts.
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