Appalachian Hardwood Expo dates set for June in Mercer County
The Development Authority of Mercer County scheduled the 1997 Appalachian Hardwood Expo for June 6 and 7 at the Bluefield National Guard Armory. The motion, approved unanimously, linked the event to the Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technology Center, noting the expo's role in expanding the county's wood industry from two to nine major companies since 1989. A bylaw change creating a six member advisory committee to the board was also approved.
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Princeton
Development Authority
Mercer County
Bluefield National
Authority
George Lanton
O Bee Boothe
Appalachian Hardwood Expo findings shape county development
The board approved one year executive appointments with one renewal. Janet Bailey announced a deficit due to Cumberland Industrial Park debt about 800000 dollars, and a financial report showed 337787.62 in income and assets, 239272.40 disbursements, and 98515.22 in cash. WVEDA approved 1 million and 434172 dollars loans to States Industries and Princeton Hardwoods amid Aspen Technology relocation talks. Aspen proposed four Mercer County options and rejected cheaper Cumberland plans, while Parkersburg and Cus tom Manufacturing pitches faced high costs. The authority explored industrial-site expansion, airport runway upgrades, and a Cumberland Park dedication with Gov Caperton attending. A World Wide Web page will launch July 1 detailing Mercer sites. a poultry feed mill site hunt and Gardners former Celanese property sale were noted. The chamber urged nonendorsement of candidates while highlighting Workers’ Comp, taxes, permits, and one stop ED efforts.
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Janet Bailey
Cumberland
John Rapp
Robert Moore
Bailey
West Virginia Economic Development Authority
States Industries
Princeton Hardwoods
Aspen Technology
Mercer County
Fairmont
Beckley
Tazewell
Cumberland Industrial Park
Compton Construction
Parkersburg
Custom Manufacturing Service
WVEDA
Aspen
Wilkinson
West Virginia
Georgia-Pacific
Green Valley
Janet) Bailey
Rapp
Robert
Gaston Caperton
George Lanton
Matoaka
Phyllis Sparks
Vernon Sparks
Bluefield
Princeton
Greater
Ruling on Beavers eligibility to run for magistrate
The West Virginia Supreme Court heard arguments on whether Pete Beavers, who won the May magistrate primary, was eligible while employed as a McDowell County deputy sheriff. The petition filed by Lewis Walker Jr claims Beavers had not resigned before filing, with the court expected to rule within weeks.
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Welch
West Virginia Supreme Court
McDowell County
High Court
Pete Beavers
Beavers
McDowell County Sheriff's Department
Lewis Walker Jr
Paul Lambert
Danny Barre
Supreme Court
Sid Bell
Walker
Prosecuting Attorney
Lacy Wright Jr
Sanitary Board disputes over representation and rate parity
The PSA seeks county representation and assurance of parity with West Virginia customers. West Virginia officials state rates must be uniform and approved by the PSC, with Bluefield Va. representatives serving on the Bluefield W.Va. sanitary board. Tazewell County protection and line ownership are debated as contracts and divisions matter.
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PSA
Sanitary Board
Tazewell County
Bowen
Virginia
West Virginia
Campbell
Bluefield
Norris Kantor
West Virginia Public Service Commission
PSC
East River Mountain
Kantor
Sanitary Board of
W.va
Barrett
Art Mead
Bluefield, Va
Mead
Spencer
VMI Ruling Sparks Mixed Reactions Across Campus
Cadets like Nick Latsi os lament the end of single gender education at Virginia Military Institute after a court decision. Superintendent Josiah Bunting defends the school’s stance, saying the argument for single gender instruction was made, while Justice Scalia dissents that the ruling ends a long standing state supported institution. Justice Thomas did not participate in the case.
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Nick Latsios
VMI
Josiah Bunting
Antonin Scalia
Commonwealth of Virginia
Scalia
Clarence Thomas
Jamal
Cow Dies After Truck Hit on Route 123 Near Brushfork
A cow weighing 700 to 800 pounds died after a delivery truck traveling west on state Route 123 near Brushfork struck it around 1:58 a.m. Wednesday. The truck driver, Eric Vincent Roberts, 31, of Troutville, Va., was not cited. Damages were about $1,600. The cow was destroyed and owners were sought by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department. Deputy R.E. Haynes Jr. investigated.
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Brushfork
Eric Vincent Roberts
Troutville
Roberts
Mercer County Sheriff's Department
R.E. Haynes Jr
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