Mercer County names new Board of Health members
A five member Mercer County Board of Health was appointed at a special meeting of the County Commission. The panel includes Joe Coburn, John Anderson, Bill Sadler, Ken Beard, and Dick Mitchem. Appointments effective July 1 with staggered terms. board must meet state guidelines and submit a plan by July 1.
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Board Members List Reported by Officials
The board members are Joe Coburn John Anderson Bill Sadler Ken Beard Dick Mitchem. This roster identifies the current trustees and governance team overseeing local affairs.
Hospitals Face Deficits As 2000 Ends In West Virginia
Princeton Community Hospital and Bluefield Regional Medical Center near year end report about to close 2000 with deficits around 2 million dollars each. Cost saving measures cut mid year losses but declines persist. April net earnings of 38,446 reduce the shortfall.
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Recording stirs more questions at Tazewell School Board
At a closed session meeting in Tazewell County the board heard a man ask to speak about an unsolved mystery tied to a cassette tape while Ann Gross distributed transcripts of the 45 minute recording. The interaction triggered gavel discipline and further questions about the recording.
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Va. State Police take flight to stop speeders
In Wytheville Virginia officials announced a new law allowing air patrols to clock speeders on interstates including I 77 and I 81. The move uses the bear in the air helicopter method and VASCAR to track vehicles from markers a quarter mile apart. A separate law bans passengers under 16 from riding in pickup beds, drawing debate among opponents and supporters.
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Interstate 73 74 gets final federal approval in West Virginia
Bluefield West Virginia officials announced the Federal Highways Administration approved the final environmental impact study for the 96 mile I 73 74 corridor. A final record of decision could be issued within 30 days enabling design and right of way purchases for the King Coal Highway.
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