War coverage across region mirrors Sept. 11 reactions
Residents report varying amounts of war coverage from Iraq news to national updates. Some, like Elizabeth Fowler and Harold Messer, spend hours daily while others limit viewing to brief periods or radio reports. Parents note children watch only select programs, preferring lighter fare.
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CNN
NBC
ABC National News
Iraq
Marla Cline
Bluewell
NBC Nightly News
Jeremy
Harold Messer
Cedar Bluff
Elizabeth Fowler
Brushfork
Disney Channel
Nickelodeon
Shelia Edwards
Serena
Peggy Smith
North Tazewell
Robert Lambert
Princeton
Ilene Myers
Mark Blevins
Bottonline
Budget shows equal expenses and revenue for 2003 04
Perkinson notes city departments will face cuts to maintain services. Bigger departments may absorb larger reductions but can adjust. A plan will be developed if workforce reductions become necessary unless new revenue sources arise. Total expenses and revenues for fiscal year 2003 2004 are both projected at 6 748 813 with fees under review.
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Perkinson
City Budget Talks Preview Changes for 2003-04
Mayor Bob Perkinson warned that big departments face larger cuts but retain room to adjust as Bluefield prepares its FY 2003-04 budget. The plan, effective July 1, relies on anticipated income with a business tax driving about a third of revenue, and residents urged to shop locally as the council seeks balance amid tough times.
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Lces
Perkinson
Bluefield
Mark Blevins
Bdtonline
McDowell County Schools to Gain State Aid Amid Deficit
McDowell County schools face a 239,772 gap despite a Legislature intervention that provided funding and flexibility to retain several positions cut earlier. Del. Emily Yeager and Sen. John Pat Fanning credited for securing the aid, while investigators probe possible overcharges and unnecessary furniture purchases after the 2001 floods affecting Wyoming and McDowell counties.
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McDowell County
Mark Manchin
Manchin
Emily Yeager
McDowell
John Pat Fanning
D McDowell
Richard Browning
Wyoming
Rick Staton
Truman Chafin
Dmingo
McDowell County lauds lawmakers for budget intervention
McDowell County School Superintendent Dr Mark Manch notes a deficit between 750000 and 1 million was averted by legislative help now reduced to 642883. Board president Mike Mitchem says the unanimous resolution thanks legislators and stresses a firmer financial base for students and teachers. Former aide G A McClung and Phillip Booth arranged a furniture deal at 2.3 million, with Booth charging 2 to 4 times standard rates. McClung resigned in November.
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Mike Mitchem
McDowell County Board of Education
Mitchem
McDowell County
G.A. McClung
Phillip “Pork Chop
Booth
Associated Press
McClung
Smoke detectors help residents escape from Thomas Street fire
The upstairs and downstairs apartments at Thomas Street were saved when three people awakened by a smoke detector escaped. Firefighter Steele credited the program that distributes about 100 free detectors annually, funded by the Community Foundation of the Virginias and the Bluefield Moose Lodge. The displaced occupants stayed at Econolodge Motel with aid from the local firefighters burn-out fund.
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Steele
Thomas Street
BFD
Community Foundation of the
Virginias
Bluefield Moose Lodge
Econolodge
Cumberland Road
International Association of Firefighters
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