United Salt expands Saltville Virginia operation in revival of mining
United Salt Corporation plans a major expansion in Saltville, southwest Virginia, adding 40 000 square feet to the existing Spectra Energy plant, drilling a new salt well and purchasing a bagger to package salt. The project aims to finish by early 2008, with 14 Spectra employees remaining and 18 more to hire. Local officials welcome the revival of salt production last seen in the 1970s.
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Saltville, VA
United Salt Corp
Virginia
Appalachian
James O'Donnell
Spectra Energy of
Houston
United Salt
Spectra Energy
Spectra
O'Donnell
United
Smyth County
Fainting goats rise as popular pets with mysterious origin
Lawrence AP reports on Wayne and Kathy Gillett’s fainting goats kept on part of 20 acres. The month old goats faint from triggers like umbrellas or footsteps, then recover in seconds. Breeders and enthusiasts cite temperament and adaptability, while scientists debate a recessive gene and search for a DNA test.
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Lawrence, Kan
Wayne
Kathy Gillett
McLouth
Blake
Andy
Anabella
United States
Gilletts
Annie
Valley Falls
Lawrence
Kathy
Shampooch
Kansas City
Kane
Marshall County
Tenn
Tennessee Association
International
Thomsen
Eddie Taylor
Louisburg
Taylor
Letart Tornado Confirms Small Twister in Mason County
Emergency officials say a dark funnel shaped cloud in Mason County was a small tornado. It knocked down at least nine telephone poles and ripped a garage before crossing the Ohio River. No injuries were reported though a swing set was damaged. Winds were 90 to 100 mph. damage spanned about one mile by fifty yards.
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Letart
Mason County
Ohio River
R.C. Faulk
National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration
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Texas
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N.M
Virginia Tobacco Commission
Michelle Brady
Darell Clumpke
Clumpke
Stephanie Dicke
Columbus, Neb
Fainting Goat Association
Nova Scotia
Canada
Ruth Prentice
Goat Association
Ing
National Weather Service
Broyhill -La-Z-Boy
Sealy
Guynn Furniture
Lemlulce
Rocky Gap
JSG Daveshee
Lebanon
Claypool Hill
Hwy. 19
ubuve/Opelika
Grand National
America
Golf Digest
Auburn/Opelika
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Anniston
Silver Lakes
Auburn Marriott
The
Trail
Auburn Marriott Opelika
Rtigolf.com
Alabama
Robert Trent Jones Gole
Marriott
Auburn Opelika Hotel & Conference Center
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