Mountain State urged to boost disaster prep despite low risk
West Virginia ranked worst in DHS disaster preparedness for terror or hurricane events. The piece argues against overfunding hurricane plans, notes floods past, and cites Secretary Jim Spears on regional gaps and the need to fix readiness while ensuring public safety including in Kanawha County. Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph editor, is quoted.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Personnel And Biblical Verse
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists William Randy Deason as Publisher Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor Samantha Perry as Managing Editor News Editor Senior Editor City Editor and quotes Joshua 24 15 AKJV “as for me and my house we will serve the LORD” to close.
Ronald McDonald House of Roanoke Needs Local Support
A local appeal highlights the Ronald McDonald House of Roanoke as a vital home away from home for families of critically ill children. It serves 18 rooms near Carilion Community Hospital, funded by donations, with a 2006 budget of 377000 dollars and a $15 nightly fee that helps only a portion of costs.
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Manchin runs West Virginia like a business in new review
Governor Manchin announced a five year plan aiming for budget savings of over 318 million dollars through a performance review of state operations. The report targets transportation purchasing and health and human resources, with DOH already saving over one million this year and projected up to 3.5 million annually. A Toll Authority overhaul and new appointee Mike Vinciguerra shape upcoming changes, while a 383 thousand dollar Energy Program grant seeks to boost efficiency and reduce energy use.
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