Firefighter may enter Toughman contest in Las Vegas
Charleston firefighter Scott Anthony Allred won bond modification allowing him to compete for the national Toughman title in Las Vegas despite a prior battery conviction that restricted him to stay within the state. The judge noted the conflict with the competition’s violent theme and the prosecutor urged against the alteration. Allred, 32, from Julian Boone County, was convicted for beating a man in 2001. his sentence included fines, restitution, and home confinement, with appeal pending.
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State revamps workers' comp payment plan proposal would cut premiums
Charleston AP reports the Workers' Compensation Division backs a longer 23 year schedule to fund unfunded liabilities totaling 1.87 billion dollars. The plan lowers next year's state payment from 181 million to 156 million, cutting the premium hike to 2.3 percent from 5.6. Final decisions come after council meetings with potential 575 million in 2003 funding. projections show 3.3 billion in unfunded claims through 2020 and 6.5 percent interest assumed on reserves.
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Warner pines for a challenger in Senate race
In Charlottesville veteran Sen. John Warner says he would enjoy a Democratic opponent in his bid for a fifth term but will campaign regardless. Democrats doubt a candidate will enter soon, citing the high fundraising hurdle and Warner’s strong incumbency.
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More Turkeys In Virginia Test Positive For Avian Flu
Virginia agriculture officials report preliminary tests indicate avian flu may have spread beyond three quarantined turkey farms. Bruce Akey says state labs found positives at other Virginia farms while awaiting confirmation from the National Veterinary Services Laboratory in Ames Iowa.
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Police shootout death ruled self defense
Chesapeake investigators cleared a city officer who fatally shot 17 year old Albert Schatzhuber Jr. after a late night car chase. The officer, unnamed, fired when the teen refused to stop and steered toward him in a sports car. The agency said no policy was violated and the officer will return to full duty.
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Tommy Kullman
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West Virginia Education Law Breakthrough Year 2002
West Virginia educators hail 2002 as a landmark session with sweeping reforms. Bills SB247 and HB4319 boost teacher pay, extend the school year, fund schools with declining enrollment, and shift focus to performance standards and coordinated regional education agencies.
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West Virginia
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