Local races spark talk of 2004 election shifts in region
Local scene buzzes over potential campaigns by former Sen. Leonard Anderson and former Del. Mary Pearl Compton challenging Sen. Anita Skeens Caldwell. Contenders eye districts redrawn amid pro business and labor influence, with county officials and judicial seats also in play. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph state editor, notes party dynamics and looming retirements.
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Leonard Anderson
Hinton
Del
Mary Pearl Compton
Monroe County
Anita Skeens Caldwell
Anderson
Senate
Mercer County
Compton
Jesse Guills
Caldwell
Chambers of Commerce
Karen Disibbio
Truman Chafin
Bramwell
Rudolph Jennings
Harold Buckner
Jim Dent
Danny Wills
Buckner
State Senate
House of Delegates
County Commission
GOP
Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff Note
A short cryptic note lists Samantha Perry as part of the Bluefield Daily Telegraph staff with roles including Executive Editor Managing Editor City County Editor and Senior Copy Editor. A biblical quote is appended in full.
West Virginia Eyes Asset Sales to Meet Budget Gap
State officials consider divesting property to cut costs as health care expenses rise. The plan cites $6.1 billion in net capital assets after depreciation, with large holdings including land, buildings, roads, and parks. Lawmakers may lease back assets to reduce overhead while avoiding cuts to health care and education.
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West Virginia
Brian Kastick
Kastick
Kastic
National Association of State Budget Officers
Heart Center Certificate of Need Urged by Mayor
Mayor Robert E. Perkinson Jr of Bluefield writes to the committee urging approval of the Heart Center certificate of need. He cites high local heart disease mortality, residents traveling two hours for care, and economic revenue losses as patients seek care elsewhere. He asks for a favorable opinion and timely approval.
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Aisi
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Robert E. Perkinson, Jr
City of
Bluefield
United Way relocates offices to First Community Bank Green Valley
Generous local banks donated space for the United Way of the Virginias over the years. The move to Green Valley is complete with new contact numbers. The message includes thanks to First Virginia Bank and First Century Bank and notes ongoing sympathy for area health care needs and a Heart Surgery Center proposal.
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United Way of the
TL Victins
First Virginia Bank
Bluefield
Scott Browning
Sharon Borich
First Community Bank
Green Valley
United Way
Bob Buzzo
Vickie Mays
John Spracher
First Virginia
First Century Bank
Buzzy Wilkinson
Frank Wilkinson
United Way of
Virginias
Unitedway4seasons
Frontiernet
United Way Board of
Ulysses Cundiff
W.va
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Circuit Court
John Frazier
Ore Dent
Roy Compton
Princeton Public Library
Pisgah United Methodist Church Women’s Organization
Mercer County Technical Education School
Lou Stoker
Barbara Hawkins
The
Daily Telegraph
Bhawkins
Bdtonline
Bluefield Baily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
Thomas A. Colley
Christ
God
Randy Deason
Heart Center
Arista
Wyoming County
Herndon Mountain
HCA
BRMC
Roanoke
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