Bluefield to re dedicate Chicory Square ceremony planned
Bluefield city leaders update Chicory Square re dedication with U S House Rep Nick Rahall scheduled to attend the 10 am ceremony on Monday July 25. Officials discuss wall enhancements flood plan reviews and a revised Storm Water Management draft while local groups push for youth interviews on a child abuse survey.
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Chicory Square
Mark Henne
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Henne
Rahall
Sanitary Board
Blaine Braithwaite
South Bluefield Neighborhood Association
Martha Hoback
Ronceverte Street
John Feuchtenberger
FEMA
Hoback
Gerald Steele
Building Commission
Martha Richardson
Library Board
Lyle Gage
Bill Archer
Barcher
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PCH approves raises amid strong hospital profits
The board approved two salary adjustments for July 3 and January 1 2006 after a favorable financial review. Princeton Community Hospital and St. Luke's show profits with May EBIDA of 866 102 and a bottom line gain of 446 221 for PCH. year to date losses shrink but remain substantial.
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Thomas Lilly
Matthews
Lilly
PCH
St. Luke’s
Frank Sinicrope
St. Luke’s Hospital
Sinicrope
Princeton Community Hospital
Bush firm on path forward risks no change
President Bush urged Americans to accept the planned victory path with time not policy shifts. He cited heavy sacrifices in Iraq, more than 1,700 U.S. deaths and about 200 billion dollars in costs, and outlined steps to train Iraqi forces and embed U S teams in Iraqi ministries to better secure the country. He said the war has made Iraq the central front in the battle against terrorism and described insurgents as ruthless killers.
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Interior Ministries
United States
Saudi Arabia
Syria
Iran
Egypt
Sudan
Yemen
Libya
Trail expansion eyed for Pocahontas and nearby counties
Officials map a new segment of the ATV trail for McDowell County next month with plans for Mercer and potential inclusion of Tazewell County. The system already draws riders from 49 states and nine countries and is tied to hopes for economic revitalization through new restaurants hotels and stores in the Northern District. A rails to trails walking project Pocahontas to Bluestone Junction remains on schedule with design underway and signage research planned.
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Mercer County
Tazewell County
Rasnick
Pocahontas
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Mercer
McDowell Counties
Matt Ballard
Hatfield and McDowell Authority
Bluestone
Junction
Tazewell
Tom Brewster
Historic
Teens seek tougher laws on underage alcohol access
The discussion cites a push for stronger DUI laws and aggressive investigations into underage drinking. Del. David Albo notes surveys show 65 percent of teen drinkers have alcohol bought for them by others, prompting focus on buyers and retailers. Virginia lawmakers consider penalties, aided by Alcohol Beverage Commission input.
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David Albo
Springfield
Associated Press
Jeffrey Levy
Madd Virginia
Virginia
MADD
Washington
Charles Owens
Cowens
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