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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 2001
Page
1
Governor Bob Wise of West Virginia advocates using coal to fuel the eastern United States. He outlines a long-term energy plan to position the state as the primary supplier of coal-fired energy, citing national shortages and a limited window for leadership.
The Senate subcommittee added 155 million dollars to a federal spending bill to support fossil fuel research. Senator Byrd of West Virginia urged reversing Bush cuts, arguing energy policy should boost cleaner use of resources. The measure funds DOE programs for cleaner fuels, coal byproducts, and data support for oil and gas operations.
Bluefield official Rev. Garry D. Moore says locating a heart center in southern West Virginia is a moral matter not a political or financial issue. He cites a USA Today article linking race and locale to heart disease risk and urges regional unity to pursue the concept.
McDowell County officials expect a 45 inch coal seam at the phase two site near Welch to help finance the 260 acre second phase of the Indian Ridge Industrial Park. County Commission President Gordon Lambert says the project could be advertised for construction within the next month or two. A federal prison is proposed near the site with other potential commercial developments in the county.
West Virginia ABC officials showcased new technology aimed at preventing illegal alcohol sales. In Brushfork, over 35 club owners from Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties heard about four focus areas including underage drinking drugs violence and after hours operations. Deputy commissioner Keith Wagner cited Commissioner Keeley pushing for enhanced tech to boost administration efficiency.
Homer Hickam, author and Coalwood native, returns Saturday for the Rocket Boys Festival. He will be joined by friends Willie Rose, Jimmy O’Dell Carroll, Quentin Wilson, and Roy Lee Cook as about 3,000 people attended last year and a larger crowd is expected. Hickam notes Coalwood’s almost mystical place in his life and work.
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