Alzheimer's institute receives a $2 million gift in Morgantown
Huntington woman Susie Frum Jimison left more than $2 million to the Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute to fund research. Executor Wallace Harris delivered a check exceeding $1 million to Dr Robert M. D'Alessandri at a ceremony, following a prior $1 million from the estate. The nonprofit, on West Virginia University’s Morgantown campus, honors the late mother of Sen. Jay Rockefeller and has seen $15 million in family contributions.
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Morgantown
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Rivalry thaw as Allen and Warner share stage in Virginia
In Richmond both Republican Sen. George Allen and Democratic Gov. Mark Warner displayed rare cordiality at a lunch celebrating Virginia’s Standards of Learning. They praised each other and teased about national ambitions, while analysts dismissed the gesture as political theater amid talk of leadership committees and looming presidential bids. Both deny definite plans, noting limited-term constraints and future decisions.
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al Gore
Monica Dixon
Light turnout seen for Virginia primary in Southwest region
In Tazewell County a lighter than usual turnout is anticipated for both the Democratic and Republican statewide primaries. Senator Phillip Puckett seeks the Democratic lieutenant governor nomination whileCounty Registrar Betty McCall notes 24 precincts will open 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. and voters must choose either Democratic or Republican ballot.
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Merrifield
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Bill Bolling
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Tim Kaine
Jerry Kilgore
Warrenton
George Fitch
R. Creigh Deeds
Steve Baril
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Rahall announces Rural Development grant for Green Valley Glenwood
U S Department of Agriculture funds a 202000 grant and 698000 loan to Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District in Mercer County West Virginia. The package will extend public water to about 93 new customers and upgrade storage with a 250000 gallon tank and repainting of existing tanks.
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Missing Daily Press military reporter last seen near Fort Eustis
Ward L. Sanderson, a Daily Press military reporter, has been missing for over a week. He was last seen June 4 near Fort Eustis after briefly being detained by military police days earlier. Police say the case does not appear criminal. editors urge more search tools.
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