Tax increase decision due Tuesday in Tazewell County
In Tazewell County a final decision on several proposed tax hikes is set for Tuesday at 7 p.m. at the county administration building. The plan includes a consumer utility tax a food tax a higher transient occupancy tax and a decal price rise with a public hearing also planned for a decal increase from 2 to 10 dollars. The Board of Supervisors will vote after hearings and the budget anticipates about 810000 in revenue from these measures.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Bluefield
Lang _ Hurley
Richlands
American Electric Power
Richard Farthing
NASA official Tynan rising to top role amid Mars water hints
NASA's Marie Tynan, appointed acting director of NASA's Management Assessment Division on May 22, discusses Mars Observer images suggesting near surface liquid water. She highlights ISO 9001 quality standards and collaboration with GSA auditors amid funding pressures while tracing her rise from Bluefield to a career at NASA.
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Marie Tynan
NASA
Tynan
Agency
GSA
Robert V. and
Jennie Kieley
Oakdell Avenue
Bluefield
Bluefield High School
University of Alabama
Merrill Gainer
Alabama
Bear” Bryant
University of North Carolina
Washington, D.C
Jim
Michael
Tobacco use by youths frightens coalition says
Charleston report quotes Dan Foster M D president of the Coalition for a Tobacco Free West Virginia noting rising youth smoking linked to aggressive marketing. He cites past declines with price rises and argues a 10 percent cigarette price hike cuts youth use by 10 to 15 percent. He also warns of potential black markets.
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Charleston
Coalition For A Tobacco Free
West Virginia
Dan Foster
Foster
Colorado hiker rescued after fall in Giles wilderness
A 25 year old hiker from Golden Colorado was found after a six to seven mile trek in Giles County wilderness. Rescue teams used four wheelers and EMTs to carry her out on a Stokes stretcher. She remains hospitalized in stable condition.
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White Rock
Giles County
Steve Davis
Giles Memorial Hospital
Pearlsburg
Golden
Colo
Davis
Newport Rescue Squad
Blacksburg
U.S. Forest Service
Giles
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