Foundations Begin for McDowell County Schools
Foundations are under way for two new McDowell County schools. Swope Construction is building the Bradshaw pre K through 5 elementary school and will soon begin foundation work on the Big Creek Jaeger High School. The elementary is planned to open first in fall 09 with masonry work starting next week.
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McDowell County
Swope Construction Company
Big Creek-Jaeger
Suzette Cook
Cook
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Vt contest winner learns hacking-like network probing
Charles Gibson of Parkersburg, W V a winner in a Norwich University three hour penetration testing exercise earned a 30 day license for a security tool. The event teaches rigorous ethical testing to find weaknesses before criminals.
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Northfield
Norwich University
Charles Gibson
Parkersburg
W.va
Gibson
Peter Stephenson
Norwich
Stephenson
West Virginia Seizes Stimulus for Child Support
West Virginia collects 2.69 million from 4 422 people as stimulus payments are seized to cover overdue child support. Bureau chief Susan Perry notes more than 761 million is still owed. stimulus checks range from 600 to 1200 dollars plus 300 per child and are treated as tax refunds for enforcement.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Bureau For Child Support Enforcement
Susan Perry
Perry
Health group warns rule could cut non insured care
Enigk of Health Right warns a proposed rule requiring direct physician supervision could end 60 to 70 percent of health care for the uninsured in the state. Mercer Health Right runs clinics serving about 2,800 people yearly with 14,000 visits. The West Virginia Board of Medicine will consider letters before June 27.
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Virginia Board of Medicine
WV Board of Medicine
Dee Dr
Charleston
Mercer Health Right
Staycations encourage local heritage exploration in Wise County
Wardell Center offers a staycation plan with nearby treasures like the Historic Pocahontas Exhibition Mine described as an absolute treasure. Detours along the Coal Heritage Trail include bike riding in Burkes Garden, bird watching at Sandyhead Ostrich Farm in Gratton, and the Crittersville playground in Richlands. Virginia Tourism promotes Staycation and Park the Car Getaway to boost local tourism. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Douglas
Pocahontas
Burkes Garden
Sandyhead
Richlands
Virginia Tourism Corporation
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Tim Russert remembered as premier interviewer and NBC figure
Tributes poured in from politicians and colleagues after Tim Russert collapsed and died at NBC Washington studios. Friends highlighted his relentless questioning, loyalty to public service, and influence as host of Meet the Press and a senior NBC executive. Russert, born in Buffalo, built a career from Jesuit schooling to Moynihan aide, author of Big Russ and Me, and recipient of Emmy honors including Reagan funeral coverage. He and wife Maureen Orth had one son Luke.
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Bob Schieffer
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CBS
Face the Nation
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Tim
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NBC
Time Magazine
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New York
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Lindsey Graham
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McCain
Joe Biden
D-Del
Meet the Press
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Gridiron Club
Tim Russert
Washington
Brokaw
This Sunday
Ronald Reagan
Maureen Orth
Vanity Fair Magazine
Luke
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