Salem University Sees Tight Finances but Forecasts Balanced Budget
Salem International University faces cash flow issues due to declining enrollment and overdue bills including payments to Aladdin Food Management. President Richard Ferrin told faculty the next fiscal year will be balanced despite a tighter budget and expects the fall freshman class to be 75 percent larger than last year.
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SALEM
Salem International University
Richard Ferrin
Aladdin Food Management of
Wheeling
Ferrin
Man sues board over smoking ban in public spaces
A St. Albans man filed suit in Kanawha County Circuit Court alleging the Kanawha Charleston Board of Health exceeded its authority by banning smoking in many public locations. The suit notes the ban, approved in April and in effect July 2, allows bars to remain exempt and requires restaurants with bars to separate dining areas and install ventilation.
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Charleston
St. Albans
Kanawha-Charleston Board of Health
David Dryden
Board of Health
Kanawha County
Man charged in board shooting in Kanawha County
Richard Dean Rusty Bright, 58, of Rand, is jailed on malicious wounding and wanton endangerment after he opened fire at a Kanawha County School Board meeting. Police found an AK-47, a second rifle and two handguns in his truck. Audience members tackled him, preventing more fatalities.
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Charleston
Kanawha County
Jerry Pauley
Capital High
Karen Taylor
Richard Dean
Rusty’ Bright
Rand
Bright
Kanawha County School Board
Jeffery A. Allred
Karen Williams
John Luoni
Allred
Williams
R.E. Ingram
Pauley
Taylor
Luoni
West Virginia housing units rise amid stagnant population
West Virginia added 3,324 housing units from 2001 to 2002 as census estimates show the total reaching 852,165. Population grew about 900, placing WV 49th in housing growth while counties like Jefferson and Morgan posted gains and northern Panhandle counties saw losses. Insights from economist Mark Burton and WV Housing Development Fund director Joe Hatfield note trends toward smaller households, aging population, and easier homeownership for first-time buyers.
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Charleston
West Virginia
U.S
Rhode Island
District of Columbia
Jefferson County
Panhandle
Morgan County
Kanawha
Brooke County
Marshall
Ohio
Marshall University
Mark Burton
West
Hatfield
Bland County eyes growth with aggressive development plan
Bland County leaders back a new economic and community development initiative aiming to attract retain and expand business. Chairman Chandler cites the interstate workforce and logistics as assets while Administrator Sweet calls it a giant leap to boost tax base fund schools infrastructure and safety. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Bland
Bland County
Board of Supervisors
Frank W. Chandler
Chandler
Jonathan D. Sweet
Sweet
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
Boucher secures funds for Cedar Bluff Nature Trail
U S Representative Rick Boucher announced federal backing totaling 19 500 for two Tazewell area projects. Cedar Bluff will receive 15 000 for Phase II of its Nature Trail and Scenic Overlook, with additional support from ISTEA and local grants. Homeland Security also approved 4 500 for Tannersville Volunteer Fire Department gear.
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Tazewell
U.S
Rick Boucher
Dva
Boucher
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Rural Development Agency
Cedar Bluff
Virginia
ISTEA
Tazewell County
Jim McGlothlin
McGlothlin
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Tannersville
Woman hit by rock slowly recovering in Fairfax
A 30 year old Daphne Gipson remained on a ventilator after a June rock strike shattered her face on I 95 in Spotsylvania County. Her husband says she can sit up smile nod and communicate by spelling in sign language. Police seek suspects with a reward offered for information. In Virginia Longwood University surpassed its $32 million goal ending at 33 million in its inaugural campaign.
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Fairfax
Brian Gipson
Daphne
Gipsons
Rochester
N.Y
Florida
Spotsylvania County
Daphne Gipson
Farmville
Longwood University
Longwood
Longwood Center For the Visual Arts
Brock Commons
Robbie Burton
University Advancement
Virginia districts awarded more than 400000 in grants
Virginia has received over 400000 in federal firefighter grants to aid nine communities from brush fires to homeland security. The sixth round of FEMA and DHS grants announces Clifton Forge Courtland Halifax Huddleston Marion Maxie Nokesville Phenix and Tannersville as recipients.
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Richmond
Virginia
Homeland Security
Federal Emergency Management Agency
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Mark R. Warner
Clifton Forge
Courtland
Halifax
Huddleston
Marion
Maxie
Nokesville
Pheni
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Elkins Memorial Gardens
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John Nélson
Honky Tonkin
Ray Pierce
Chicory Square
Daniel Harnsberger
Dharnsberger
Longwood Tops First Fund
Nancy Powell
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Princeton
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