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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 19, 2002
Page
5
West Virginia officials report a rare uptick in nonpresidential primary turnout, with 321000 voters casting ballots in May, about 3000 more than 1998. Secretary of State Joe Manchin links the rise to anti apathy efforts and notes flood impacted southern counties faced road closures to polling sites.
The ACLU of West Virginia files a federal suit on behalf of Kent Richland of Vermont alleging false arrest and ADA violations after a sign language communication barrier during a June traffic stop on I-81. Officers, jail officials, and county authorities are named seeking damages and required interpreter services. Richland, 44, has Bartter’s Syndrome and was jailed overnight without clear charges or Miranda rights after his attempt to communicate via notes.
Roanoke bans outdoor water use for 95,000 residents as the main reservoir falls toward a record low amid a weekend heat wave. City officials urge alternatives such as dehumidifier water and sources from creeks, with water for critical needs only and a proposed charge of 12 cents per 750 gallons.
In NATURAL BRIDGE Virginia the Marbleyard Fire, largest of three wildfires in the Shenandoah Valley, is near containment after burning 2 208 acres on Monday with 140 firefighters surrounding the blaze. Firefighters planned to hold ground and burn lines to limit spread toward the James River Face Wilderness and Appalachian Trail.
Foundations from Bluefield Princeton and Mercer County consolidate to create a non profit charitable group serving southern West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The merger aims to establish a Community Foundation of the Virginias with about 40 directors from both boards, a two year president term, and bylaws to be finalized after Manchin approves the plan by July. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bdtonline.com for details.
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