I-73 Construction Hears Support In Mercer County Hearing
Public hearing on I-73 drew strong support from local residents in Mercer County. Pat Crotts urged swift start to reduce delays, while Paul Morrison warned of losing three acres to right of way but backed the project for regional growth. Bluefield Mayor Nelson Walker called I-73 critical for economic development.
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Pat Crotts
Littlesburg
Crotts
North Carolina
West Virginia
Paul Morrison
Airport Road
Morrison
Mercer County
Bluefield
Nelson Walker
Walker
County health board contract extends care past June
Freeman and Crabtree reported that Mercer County and Bluefield area residents will continue to fund health board services through county taxes, maintaining inspections and public health standards. The 1955 contract includes the county commission, board of education, and state as governing entities after June 30, with freedom to appoint new members.
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Bluefield
Princeton
Freeman
Mercer County Board of Education
Deborah Akers
Board of Education
Akers
Board of Health
County Commission
Joe Coburn
Keystone bank failure underscores OCC examination weaknesses
The OIG report notes ongoing federal investigations into alleged fraud at Keystone and incomplete FDIC and OCC reviews. It cites lost OCC 1995 workpapers and limited ability to judge the revised 1995 exam rating, while recognizing OCC policy changes and enforcement actions including civil penalties and referrals. OCC's John Hawke Jr acknowledges lessons learned and the need for ongoing performance review.
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OCC
FDIC
OIG
Keystone
FNB Keystone
U.S
IRS
John D. Hawke Jr
Cloning Debate Grows As Residents Weigh Benefits
Princeton Library patrons discuss medical cloning of pigs to aid human disease. Lois Wood cites Parkinson's patient husband and dopamine needs, while Mitzi Buckner notes mixed fears since Dolly the sheep. Proponents stress potential medical advances outweigh risks.
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White
Princeton
Lois Wood
Wood
Mitzi Buckner
Dolly the Sheep
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