Local accountants back federal IRS revamp effort
Bluefield area accountants Edwards and Hess welcome the proposed reform shifting proof to the IRS in some cases and expanding taxpayer rights. They caution about details and electronic filing, noting abuses can occur but trust the move toward accountability and a better computer system.
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Bluefield
Internal Revenue Service
Clinton
Samuel Owen
IRS
Hess
Volunteer Spirit Highlighted by Local Church Leader
Nation's front page note continues on community involvement. Hasty praises the church as one of the most volunteering churches he has seen, citing extensive community activity. He adds that urging more people to volunteer is futile. only current volunteers pay attention.
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Snow Strains Cause Shut Down of Lusk Recycling Plant Upgrade
General manager Dave Elmore reported heavy snow led to multiple structural collapses at churches stores and outbuildings in Lusk with no loss of life. Experts warn a harsher winter looms prompting contingency plans. If snow depth exceeds six inches the operation will close. Rebuilding costs are estimated at 700000 to 800000 dollars with H S Williams of Marion Virginia as contractor. The plant will expand from 150 by 150 feet to 150 by 225 feet to improve recycling capacity and future operations.
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Lusk
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Tion
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H.S. Williams
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Neighbor pleads to indecent liberties in front of two girls
The defendant faced 18 witnesses as he pled under advisement to indecent liberties involving two girls in a neighboring home. The deal includes a two to five year term and a probationary path to misdemeanor if terms are met. The commonwealth withdraws other charges and a weapon permit may be revoked if conditions fail.
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Mullins
Gemmell
Commonwealth
Scott
Survey Finds High Awareness Of Dating and Sexual Harassment
Agency surveys of 1 107 and 592 students in 1996 show 91 percent see dating violence as a problem, 76 percent view sexual harassment as an issue, and 41 percent report personal harassment. Many find presentations useful and some views on relations have shifted. Contact FCS at 540 988 5583 or toll free 1 800 390 9484 for more information.
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Plummer
Correction on location of dental office building project
A correction states the building planned by Thomas Conklin DDS Inc would sit across from Mercer Funeral Home facing Cumberland Road, not on Maryland Avenue as reported in Wednesday’s Daily Telegraph edition. The proposal included a dental office two medical offices and an answering service in the structure.
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DDS, Inc
Mercer Funeral Home
Cumberland Road
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Daily Telegraph
Mercer County aging center to close amid funding gaps
Osborne reports state action pending after Mercer County Commission on Aging funding concerns. Delays in notices and Medicare reimbursement cuts, plus a large building and limited parking, yanked hope for revival. Board officials credit staff but say only quick major local and state support can keep the center open.
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Charleston
Governor’s Office
Mercer County
Osborne
State Commission
Del
Richard Flanigan
Eustace Frederick
Bayless
Mercer County Commission On Aging
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