Local families form support network amid war fears
Amid fears of a Persian Gulf deployment, families of Fort Eustis and Buchanan County soldiers organize a support network. They’ve launched a yellow bow fundraiser, set up a phone tree, and plan monthly meetings to share updates as spouses adjust to possible extended separations and possible overseas duty.
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Stamps program details and local DMV office hours
The article explains the Virginia EBT food stamp program rolled out in Tazewell County on July 1, 2002. Veda Counts of the county social services notes the system is convenient since benefits arrive on the first day each month and resemble a debit card, with no cash back allowed.
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Tazewell County
Veda Counts
Department of Social Services
Virginia
Using the West Virginia Mountain State Card at stores
The guide explains handling the Mountain State Card at checkout. Clerks swipe or insert the card and buyers choose Food Stamp or cash, enter a four digit PIN, and receive a receipt showing the new balance. It notes no change for food stamp purchases and explains cash back and ATM fees under WV Works. It references WV DHHS and EBT pilot since 2002 in Cabell and Wayne counties.
Senate weighs weight rise to aid coal and trucking
The coal and trucking industries seek a weight increase to survive in a tough economy. Coalfield residents cite deadly accidents from overloaded trucks. A Senate plan would charge coal companies a penny per ton trucked and levy 500 yearly permits, projecting about 3.9 million for road upkeep, with enforcement tight.
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