Children explore family roots in Mercer County project
Mercer County fourth graders uncover surprising ancestry details at Mercer Elementary and Bluefield schools. Amber Mulder's grandfather fought in World War II while Zachery Barker's great grandmother had 15 children. Other students learn of relatives in space programs and early West Virginia history.
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Zachery Barker
Melissa Bartlett
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Diane Shaham
Cameron Morgan
Morgan Morgan
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Dick Sharp
Creative Retirement Center
Bluefield State College
Tazewell County
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Deborah Akers
Daily Telegraph staff and editors listed
The Daily Telegraph presents a roster of its editorial leadership including Thomas A. Colley as Executive Editor Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins and Andy Patton as News Editors with state city sports and business editors noted. A biblical quotation from Psalms 16:8 is included.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Andy Patton
CSX settles water easement dispute for Mercer Summers project
CSX Transportation agrees to a $3,900 appraised value settlement for a water line easement in Summers County part of a $3.2 million Mercer Summers project. Region I Planning says right of way costs total $6,050 from Summers County High School to Brooks under the tracks, with a prior $2,150 easement. Taxpayers funded the talks and appraiser, as the project aims to restore water to Brooks and Barksdale communities.
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Rabies bait drops planned after Mercer County case
Mercer County faces its first rabies case of 2002 with four prior local cases last year. Health officials conduct active surveillance, test road-killed wildlife, and urge residents to help locate suspicious animals. Authorities consider air drops of oral vaccine in Mercer County to halt spread and protect pets.
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Raleigh
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Doris Irwin
Daily Telegraph
National Center For Disease Control
West Virginia Health Department
Tazewell County needs better representation and answers
A former State House representative laments Tazewell County being ignored in judicial appointments. He recalls a 1995 Grayson judge selection, notes meetings behind closed doors, and argues local candidates were unjustly overlooked, fueling distrust of officials.
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Grayson County
West Virginia Tort Reform and Welfare of Workers Debate
Tivveen letter in the Telegraph by William Flanigan challenges Gary Adkisson on tort reform workers compensation and prevailing wage reform in West Virginia. The piece argues tort reform protects workers, cites US Chamber of Commerce poll rankings, criticizes high workers compensation costs, questions Marshall University study, and condemns prevailing wage laws as driving up costs and driving jobs out of state while urging voters to replace complacent leaders.
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