Dominion Hardwoods Plant Closes in Princeton
The Dominion Hardwoods plant, a $6 million facility in Princeton, has shut its doors amid financial difficulties. Administrators notified all staff late Monday that operations ceased, though one source suggested a temporary closure. The plant began operations in late January after dedication ceremonies.
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Dominion Hardwoods plant closure sparks mixed reaction
JIM TERRY reports Princeton readers heard the Dominion Hardwoods plant near town will close. Responses ranged from devastating to the possibility the closure is temporary. Bob Bailey of Mer cer County Vocational Education Center called the news totally devastating and shocking.
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Bank profits rise to record $7.3 billion in Q3
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation reported that commercial banks posted record quarterly profits of 7.3 billion dollars for the third straight quarter. The FDIC noted sustained earnings across the sector amid improving conditions.
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Pentagon HDTV grants spur US Japan tech competition
The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency named five firms to receive government grants to develop high definition television in a bid to push US leadership. DARPA said negotiations on grant amounts would start immediately as the government advances HDTV technology amid an international push.
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Death rates rise at 44 VA hospitals reports suggest care issues
A Department of Veterans Affairs study released Tuesday found significantly elevated death rates for patients at 44 veterans hospitals and likely quality of care problems at 22 medical centers. Wire reports.
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Weather forecast for today and tonight
Today's highs in the mid 70s with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Tonight the rain chance continues with low 60s and mild conditions. Details A-8
Coleman Upsets Trible in Virginia Gubernatorial Primary
Former Attorney General J Marshall Coleman defeated former U S Senator Paul S Trible Jr in Virginia's first Republican primary for governor in 40 years unofficial results show Coleman 147610 to Trible 140061 with Parris third 112409. Coleman vowed to reclaim the statehouse in 1990 as Trible urged supporters to unite behind him.
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Area incumbents win most Bramwell municipal posts
In Bramwell incumbents led local elections as Don Murphy kept the mayoralty with 156 votes over Joe Vinciguerra's 141. Katharine Barringer and Reginald Sexton topped council with 176 and 174, while Edris Miller, Glenn Scott and Emmett Painter won reelection. Dottie Goins was reelected town recorder with 248 votes. Matoaka logged 72 ballots with incumbents A-8 continuing tenure.
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Tazewell Industries workers walk off jobs
Seventy seven workers at Tazewell Industries in Virginia walked off Tuesday demanding a pay raise. The plant makes roof bolts and plates for mining. 89 employees total with 12 remaining at work. Spokesman Joseph Linkous says no pay increase for eight years. company silent. Union rep Larry Ratliff cites 18 months of negotiations with the company reluctant to concede.
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Brammer requests recount of Bluefield election votes
Brammer asked for a recount of Bluefield election results after a city board canvass found arithmetical errors. He trailed fifth by 837 to 833 and urged a recount pending candidate agreement, with a backup date set if no agreement is reached.
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Mayo Named Right Hand Man For Bluefield V A
James F Mayo of Bluefield Virginia is a World War II era Air Force veteran who has flown B 52 bombers and now serves as director of Public Works and purchasing agent for the town. Town manager Art Mead praises Mayo as reliable and budget conscious noting his crew saved about 90000 dollars during the Leedy Addition annexation near Graham High School. Mayo describes his director role and duties helping taxpayers through efficient town operations.
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