King Coal Highway Interchange Progress Report and Delays
Construction on the King Coal Highway interchanges progresses, with a five minute delay risk due to trucking debris. A manually controlled traffic light will limit dump truck crossings during peak flow, as project reach sits at about 12 percent complete and aims to finish June 30, 2002. The 96 mile route will connect Williamson to Bluefield, linking I 73/74 and U S Route 52 replacement. If funding arrives, second phase may begin next year extending toward Mercer County Airport and Littlesburg with further segments to Montcalm, Northfork, Welch, and beyond. Mitchem cites ongoing design work and a possible southern West Virginia transportation summit to boost support. interested parties may contact him at (304) 664-6200.
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Allen
West Virginia
Williamson
Bluefield
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Sault Ste. Marie
Michigan
Chicago
Ill
Mercer County
King Coal Highway
Mike Mitchem
Littlesburg
Montcalm
Northfork
Welch
Mitchem
Transportation
Fred VanKirk
Armed robbery at Medical Park Pharmacy ends with vehicle theft
Crouse said Looney robbed the Medical Park Pharmacy using a 9mm pistol after crashing a stolen 1991 Honda XRT-250 motorcycle into the parking lot. He forced two clerks to the floor, grabbed multiple prescription drugs including OxyContin, and stole a woman's car with a baby inside, leaving the scene after a neighbor outside grabbed the keys. Deputies pursued with K-9 and state and local agencies assisting.
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Crouse
Looney
Medical Park
West Virginia moves on key health bills after tobacco tax pass
Governors Wise to sign patients rights and safety acts while expanding cancer registry and nursing shortage study. Lawmakers back credentialing reforms and a 10 year phase out of health care provider tax though tobacco retailer bill fails risking federal funds. Medical groups praise incidents yet warn of malpractice rates and ongoing access concerns.
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West Virginia
Compton
D-Monroe
West Virginia Medical Association
Amy Tolliver
Tolliver
Wise
Keith Burdette
Tom Susman
Public Employees Insurance Agency
Nusbaum
West Virginia Hospital Association
Steven Summer
Summer
Veteran Nursing Homes
Cancer Registry
Bluefield District Candidates Share View, Goals, Plans
In Bluefield the District I and II hopefuls outline progress and needs. Rev Garry Moore Jr cites decade of growth while Christopher Flynt calls for regular hospital taxes. District II contenders push for unified city vision, joint fire station, infrastructure and business incentives. District III candidates urge removing blight, tax rebates, local collaboration with Charleston, and a positive civic outlook. Deb Sarver pledges servant leadership and highlighting the city’s strengths.
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Jim Bailey
Gary Linkous
Kim Long
R.E
Bob” Perkinson, Jr
Donnie Turner
Richard Dillon
Bluefield
Danny Hampton
District III
Donald M. Kersey, Jr
Charleston
Deb Sarver
Bennett at Concord College lectures on political influence
Former conservative commentator Bennett spoke at Concord College's Shott Lecture Series, describing the political dynamic surrounding Bill Clinton and Reagan era anecdotes. He urged students to value education as intellectual capital, sharing career highlights and a jelly beans joke from a president's cupboard.
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Bennett
Shott
Jeane Kirkpatrick
Henry Kissinger
Dan Quayle
Shott Foundation
R.W. “Buz” Wilkinson
Clinton
Dick Morris
Bill Clinton
Centennial Hall
Concord College
Reagan
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Elonies
Baby
Sheriff’s Department
Slate Creek
Buchanan County Sheriff’s Department
Virginia State Police
Grundy Town
Oxycontin
Wilson & Hrutkay
Logan
Independent Living Act
Independent Living Council
Medical School
Board of Medicine
Supreme Court
Virginia
Steve & DC
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Shahid Munif
Westwood Commons
Ray Boltz
Bluefield College
Norm Arrington
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