Princeton Council bids farewell to departing members
Princeton City Council saluted departing member Martha Draper and Will Stafford at year end. New council members Marshall Lytton and Dewey Large were welcomed after last Tuesday’s election. The meeting honored Librarian Connie Clay and staff, Assistant City Manager Wayne Shumate, and Celebrate Princeton organizers for a successful event. Draper received praise for courage and devotion despite mobility challenges.
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Canvass recount details from city board election
The Board of Canvassers reviewed 13 provisional ballots with seven counted and one absentee ballot added after election day. Discrepancies in precincts 32 and 14 spurred recounts. overall results in district races remained unchanged. New board to meet Aug 2 and elect mayor and vice mayor in a closed session.
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Manchin Opens Let Freedom Ride Event at Bluefield Park
Governor Manchin arrives at Bluefield City Park for Let Freedom Ride 2005. A color guard from Princeton Senior High School JROTC and speakers honor veterans and a fallen Marine, Lance Corporal Justin Thacker. Manchin receives enthusiastic crowd support amid tribute and West Virginia pride.
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Iraq
Bikerships and Crosses Mark Bluefield Bike Rally
Virginians welcomed West Virginia Governor Jim Manchin as a thousand bikers roared through Bluefield and Tazewell. The procession passed 1 600 white crosses in Bluefield City Park commemorating Iraq and Afghanistan casualties before a downtown street fair and a goodbye ride back toward Bluefield.
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Concord University Beasley Accepts ARC Funds at Capitol
Governor Manchin presented Concord University President Dr. Jerry Beasley with 376040 from the Appalachian Regional Commission Investment Program at the state capitol as part of more than 3 million in grants. The Rahall Technology Center incubator will be built on the Athens campus and fund equipment purchases to create 20 jobs in year one.
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Bluefield voters turnout called disappointing in city election
Bluefield turnout for the municipal election was described as disappointing by City Clerk Drema Shireman and City Attorney John Feuchtenberger. Of about 6,000 registered voters, 1,208 ballots were cast, a 29.4 percent drop from 2001. Incumbent Vice Mayor Garry Moore and four other candidates won seats on the Board of Directors, with recounts possible for two vote totals and deadlines set for noon Wednesday.
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Pete Sarver
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Moore
William Merva
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