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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 2002
Page
5
The influx of cell phones is clogging 911 lines as callers misjudge locations or report accidents from unknown spots. Lincoln County 911 Director Allen Holder says many users lack awareness of their actual location, hampering emergency response.
A group of energy producers led by Richard Lawson released a post Sept 11 energy security report through the United States Energy Association. It argues coal is least vulnerable to terrorism with 500 billion tons of reserves and could quickly boost electricity fuel if needed, while urging tax reforms, more R and D, and less regulation to secure energy reliability amid stalled federal legislation.
West Virginia teachers plan new pay demands after a $1,400 raise this fall. Jennifer Wood of the West Virginia Federation of Teachers says the increase is insufficient while unions target the national average of $43,250. Gov Wise aides cite tight state finances as a barrier.
West Virginia regulators denied a permit for a 76 acre sandstone quarry proposed near Marlinton in Pocahontas County. Waco Oil and Gas planned to strip a 300 foot sandstone layer from Browns Mountain, drawing objections about Knapps Creek, tourism impact near Devil's Backbone, blasting dust and truck traffic. More than 200 residents opposed at a public hearing, with 30 days to appeal to the Surface Mine Board.
Dr. W. Harry Horner an internist at Western State Hospital in Staunton was fired May 15 2001 after criticizing patient care. A Staunton Circuit Court judge Humes J Franklin Jr ruled he should be reinstated with back pay and benefits. The state will appeal.
The dry fall and 2001 harvest boosted Virginia grape quality aiding wine makers as they gain national notice. Experts foresee the 2002 harvest thriving with improved planting sites and microclimate studies. Virginia now has 72 wineries and could exceed 100 by 2005, with sales surpassing $38 million in 2000.
Wise Virginia AP Police chief Tony Bates says officers will visit homes to enforce a yearly 15 dollar decal law. Residents not on the current buyers list will be contacted and urged to purchase the town tag, with noncompliers facing court summons.
Nancy Lacaria, 46, of Frederick County, Virginia, spilled flammable citronella liquid on herself and dropped a lit cigarette while trying to open a bottle Sunday morning. The liquid splashed into her eye and ignited, setting her shirt and pants on fire and burning her legs buttocks and part of her back.
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