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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2001
Page
3
A bond proposal for Mercer County Schools would affect homeowners like a Boulder Park couple. Tax implications depend on homestead exemptions and interest rates. Treasures estimate a modest annual tax rise while bond buyers expect 5.5 to 7.5 percent returns over 15 years.
Former justice Margaret Workman testified before the West Virginia Supreme Court that postsession budget directives violate the constitution by letting legislative leaders dictate agency spending through the budget digest and a governor's contingency fund account. She argued the digest carries unwritten legal weight and pressures agencies to follow tours of legislators, affecting funding for districts and allies. The suit, backed by the League of Women Voters and civil liberty groups, targets House Speaker Kiss and Senate President Tomblin.
Virginia school officials outline strict vending machine standards to align with federal nutrition guidelines. Arrington notes gaps in snack machine regulations though cafeterias must meet at least five percent of daily protein and vitamins. Pruitt and Walker describe county practices limiting snacks, soft drinks, and juice content during breakfast and lunch.
Local police report multiple robberies and burglaries across Bluefield and Mercer County. A blue vehicle is linked to robberies, with a short white male suspect. Five burglaries on Johnson School Road Pisgah Road Route 3 Old Bluefield Princeton Road and Goodwins Chapel Road are under investigation. Detectives note jewelry VCRs cash and firearms among stolen items. Authorities urge residents to note license plates and call 911 for suspicious activity.
Vice President Dick Cheney was in his White House office as a shooting spurred heightened protection around the executive mansion. A man named Pickett fired a gun near the White House, prompting a 10 minute standoff and Secret Service intervention. Pickett was shot in the knee by an Emergency Response Team member as he raised the weapon. Police recovered a five shot .38 caliber handgun and shell casings at the scene.
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