Muslims in Virginia pray for peace as war begins
Security stepped up at mosques across the state and in nearby Maryland as Virginia’s Muslim community condemned President Bush’s swift march to war in Iraq while urging restraint and prayer. Leaders urged that inspectors be given time, and many emphasized peaceful adherence to Islam while expressing concern for possible backlashes and loss of life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
Bush
Iraq
Saddam Hussein
Sherif Hafiz
Tidewater
Norfolk
U.S
Washington Area
Falls Church
Muslim Society
Sterling
Columbia
Mohammad Shafi
Reston
All Dulles Area
Shafi
Mohammed
Vernon M. Fareed
Masjid William Salaam
Zak Elyazgi
Dulles Area
Mohammed Askary
James Madison University
Fareed
Imam Abdulrahman Hijazi
Shenandoah Valley
Harrisonburg
War West Virginia shows resilience amid wars and changes
War Mayor Tom Hatcher leads a town famed as Miners City now called War in McDowell County. The community faces wartime strain as police share duties with the National Guard and a local library rebuild marks resilience. Hatcher touts mountain pride, supporting the president and noting shifts from coal to service in a isolated region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iraq
Thas
Anthony Barton
War Police ‘Department
Io Ft. Lee
156Th Military Police
Ryan Harman
National Guard
FA. White
War Blic
Frances Blankenship
City of War
Hatcher
CBS Radio
Richmond
Times-Dispatch
Oslo
Norway
Big Creek
War
West Virginia
McDowell County
Twin Brothers
Welch
Bluefield
Tazewell
County
West Virginia University
Blankenship
Washington
D.C
Chicago
Omer
Big fFelton
Colkge
Tom Bone
Thone
Bottonline
First female hospital corpsman joins Blue Angels
Jefferson High School graduate Michelle Ashton, from Charles Town, made naval history as the first woman to serve as a hospital corpsman with the Blue Angels. Enlisting in 1993, she trained through A and C schools and, after a long selection process, joined the squadron in California where the Angels prepare for shows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martinsburg
U.S. Naval
Michelle Ashton
Jefferson High School
The
Blue Angels
West Liberty College
West Liberty
W.va
el Centro
Calif
Angels
Navy
Ashton
Nistory
U.S. Navy
Charles Town
Nny
U.S. Navy Hospital Corps
U.S. Marine Corps
Hms
Marine Corps
Blue Angel
FEMA flood damage assistance funds announced in West Virginia
On March 14 2003 President Bush declared a major disaster for West Virginia triggering federal funds for public facilities in Mercer McDowell Monroe and other counties. Individual assistance isn’t designated but applicants may be considered later. Wells and septic tanks repairs may qualify and disinfection guidance and hotlines are provided for help 800 621 3362 and TTY 800 462 7585 with seven days a week availability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
George W. Bush
West Virginia
Mercer
McDowell
Monroe
Also Mentioned on This Page
Iman Shaykh
Suffolk
Woman
FEMA
Sanitarian
Bottonline.com
Gaither Homecoming
Charleston, WV
Shatley Springs
Shatley Springs, NC
Louisville, KY
Copper Canyon
Mexico
el Paso
Hawaii
Alaska
Holland America
Panama Canal
San Diego
Disney Wonder
Bahamas
Delta Queen
Commerce St
Travel
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!