Prison projects eyed to add hundreds of regional jobs
Officials in southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia anticipate 300 state prison jobs in Pocahontas and Welch plus 300 to 350 potential federal jobs in McDowell County. A Stevens Correctional Facility in Welch opens this November, with a $61 million Pocahontas prison slated for 2007 and a broader spin off of hotels, restaurants, and services.
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William Deason and Thomas Colley Lead Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph announces William Randy Deason as Publisher and Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor with Samantha Perry as Managing Editor. The paper notes senior editors and staff, alongside a Biblical quotation attributed to a prayer.
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Bear safety warning aimed at preventing bear feeding and encounters
Local and regional bear sightings prompt warnings from the West Virginia Division of Natural Resources. A Bluefield resident reported a bear knocking over a trash can near Coopers Street by the Elizabeth Kee Federal Building. At Summit Lake, two campers lost a cooler to a bear that drank three Coors Light. DNR urges residents to stop feeding bears, secure trash and pet food, and remove bird feeders to deter wildlife as populations grow.
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President not at fault over high oil prices rant
A reader argues that global markets and supply demand drive crude prices not the president or Congress. They blame OPEC and China’s growth for high gas costs, urge easing environmental rules to boost domestic oil, and urge EPA action to reduce foreign oil dependence.
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Manchin pushes bond amendment amid air base fight
West Virginia leaders including Senator Byrd and Governor Manchin press for keeping the 130th Airlift Wing with its eight C-130 aircraft in state hands. Byrd warns of a tough base closure fight as Rumsfeld’s plan would move planes to Pope AFB North Carolina. Rahall urges action on gas prices after a Memorial Day travel surge cited at 2.13 per gallon state average. Manchin endorses a yes vote for the June 25 Pension Bond Amendment across the state.
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Legislature reports bond refinancing to save WV funds
WV lawmakers approve pension debt refinancing in a special session aiming to save about 1.5 billion dollars with low interest rates. The move is projected to yield nearly 19 million in savings and leverage around 75 million dollars in federal highway dollars. U.S. Senator Byrd and Representative Rahall plan mobile offices in Mercer and surrounding counties, with dates and sites listed. Virginia Gov Warner unveils FAMIS online health insurance access for uninsured children, highlighting Virginia’s leadership in the program. Barbara Hawkins, Daily Telegraph state editor, is noted.
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