Nash and Bristol Weekend Shape Local Hopes and Pride
Larry Hypes notes Bluefield and Mercer County pride as John Nash’s Nobel legacy resurfaces with the Oscar race and Bristol Motor Speedway plans major renovations. He cites Bristol’s economic impact of 35 to 40 million dollars yearly and calls for a Civic Center to attract top entertainment while locals hope Bluefield receives a shout.
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Knoxville
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Princeton
The
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Daily Telegraph Samantha Perry
The Daily Telegraph notes Samantha Perry as the newspaper section likely in a masthead style reference with editorial leadership credits. The piece lists Thomas A Colley as Executive Editor and Managing Editor, along with a Bible verse citation from Romans 5 8.
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Thomas A. Colley
Byrd Secures 700000 for Kimball War Memorial Restoration
U S Senator Robert Byrd allocated seven hundred thousand dollars in the FY 2002 appropriations bill to restore the Kimball War Memorial in McDowell County. The landmark honors World War I black veterans and has been a community hub since its construction, suffering a 1989 fire but remaining structurally sound. Phase I bids for site work will be advertised soon, followed by Phase II for the actual restoration. Volunteers long fought to raise funds and gain Byrd's support to preserve regional history and memorialize veterans from World War II and earlier wars. The project aims to create a new center for the community while safeguarding memories for future generations.
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Robert C Byrd
W-Va
McDowell County
Kimball War Memorial
Kimball
Sen. Byrd
America
Byrd
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West Virginians for Life letter on SB 283
Melissa Adkins argues Senate Bill 283, the Women's Right to Know, would inform women about abortion risks and alternatives. She notes DHHR data will be nonidentifying and cites broader legislative support and past passage, urging Gov Wise to sign.
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Department of Health and Human Services
West Virginia
DHHR
Kanawha Surgi Center
Senate
House
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Melissa Adkins
West Virginians For Life, Inc
Summersville, W.va
Legislature approves education budget in 2002 2003 session
HARLESTON WV March 17 The state Legislature adjourned after a 60 day regular session and an eight day extended session approving a 2.929 billion general revenue budget. An overweight coal truck issue remains and a study committee will be formed with a potential May special session. Education gains include 76 million for public schools and formula funding plus 18 million for higher education to offset governor cutbacks.
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Bob Wise
Wise
West Virginia weighs bills as 60 day session closes
Governor plans a study committee on overweight coal trucks and a nine member panel to allocate more than 200 million in lottery bond funding for economic development. Funding includes 20 million for TANF offsetting 90 million in welfare cuts. Abortion waiting law faces April 3 veto deadline amid controversy and a House reprimand over pages.
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West Virginia
Lloyd Jackson
D-Lincoln
Senate
Wise
Secretary of Tax and Revenue
Readers invited to send letters to editor for publication
The Daily Telegraph calls for short letters on public issues. Submissions must include the writer’s signature, address, and phone number. Names will be published. Email editor@bdtonline.com or fax 304-327-6179 with a signed letter.
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