Virginia Sees Computer Chips Top State Exports
Virginia last year shipped 1.5 billion dollars in computer chips abroad, doubling coal exports to 882.9 million and tripling cigarette exports. Micron and Qimonda expanded plants in Manassas and Sandston to meet rising global demand, signaling a tech driven shift in the state economy.
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Virginia
Norfolk, Va
Virginia Economic Development Partnership
Pat Otte
Micron Technology Inc
Manassas
Qimonda AG
Sandston
Otte
China
India
Idaho
Micron
Qimond
Donna Wilson
George Allen
Allen
Hampton Roads
Richmond
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Tom Capehart
Philip Morris USA Inc
Peggy Roberts
Bush budget cuts threaten schools drug free programs
Charles Owens reports that in the FY2008 budget request President Bush would cut the Safe and Drug Free Schools and Communities state grants by 255 million dollars. Mercer County schools and regional programs could lose crucial funding, though some are hopeful Congress will restore full funding. About 37 million youths nationwide benefit from the program.
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Bush
Greg Puckett
Community Connections
Congress
Puckett
Mercer County
America’s Promise
Alliance For Youth
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Court ruling changes drug evidence collection in WV
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals ruled that audio or video evidence from a cooperating informant inside a suspect home is inadmissible without a court order. Sheriff Danny Mitchell called it a setback, while defense lawyer David Smith praised the decision as a Fourth Amendment protection. Law enforcement officials say they will adapt by using public-place buys or court-approved methods, warning it could affect prosecutions and asset forfeiture.
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Mitchell
Supreme Court
West Virginia Sheriff’s Association
David Smith
Bluefield
Smith
J. Centeno
West Virginia State Police
Southern Regional
Centeno
Training for child care providers at Princeton Public Library
Princeton MountainHeart Child Services will host a two session training for family day care providers, day care staff, and prospective providers at the Princeton Public Library. Topics include Readiness to Learn from 10 a.m. to noon and Maria Montessori Theories of Development from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. The event is free with preregistration required. Call Jamie or Reba at (866) 872-9204. www.bottonline.com
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Princeton MountainHeart Child Services
MountainHeart Community Services
Princeton Public Library
Maria Montessori
Jamie
Reba
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SEARS
Searsclean.com
Princeton
Aivad
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