Mindful Push for Safer Four Lane Highways in Coalfields
Local officials in McDowell and Wyoming counties press for modern highways to replace archaic roads. Delegate Richard Browning cites dangerous substandard conditions and preventable deaths as motivation for the Coalfields Expressway and I-73 74 expansions. Officials emphasize economic diversification and community attitude while noting problem spots like Route 460 Maryland Avenue at 460 in Princeton and Ambrose Lane.
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McDowell
Wyoming
Richard Browning
Coalfields Expressway Authority
McDowell Counties
Browning
McDowell County
John Jones
Mercer
Princeton
Jones
Bluefield
Maryland Avenue
GenPower to build 765 kV line and coal plant in McDowell County
The GenPower project plans a 765 kV transmission line from Wyoming County through McDowell into Virginia to serve a new coal fired generating plant in Kimball. It promises 1,800 union construction jobs, 100 to 120 operating jobs, 100 more mining roles, and 4 700 spin off positions, with significant regional economic benefits and limited air quality impact. Construction would begin after permits in 2006 with operation by 2009, modeled after the Longview project and expected to boost local pride and state energy status.
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American Electric Power
Wyoming County
McDowell
Virginia
Vacar
Ecar
Weeks
McDowell County
West Virginia
Longview
Kimball
Charleston
GenPower
FDA
AEP
Wyoming-Jacksons Ferry
EPC
Italian group donates 500 to Bluefield youth recreation
Members of Southern West Virginia Lodge 2631 of the Sons of Italy gave a $500 check to the City of Bluefield to support youth recreation. Chapter President Nick Ameli Jr said funds were raised at the Italian Heritage Festival at the Herb Sims Youth Center and city auditorium complex on Stadium Drive. This year’s festival is scheduled for Oct 1–2. Photo shows Bluefield City Manager Mark Henne, Robin Lefler, Parks & Recreation director, and Ameli near the donor dinner held Feb 28 at Fincastle Country Club.
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West Virginia
Sons of Italy
Bluefield
Nick Ameli Jr
Herb Sims
City Auditorium
Stadium Drive
Bluefield City
Mark Henne
Robin Lefler
Parks & Recreation
Ameli
Fincastle
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Mercer County
Rachel Lester
Lester
A-1
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Wood
Stafford Drive
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Neignbur
FDIC
Bill Arche
SHAW
KMART
KnaiMaid
Athens Road
Belk
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