Welch area politics and court races spotlighted
The ballot features four candidates for two seats in the 22nd District House of Delegates with incumbents Yeager and Wright facing Cathy Patton and Tony J. Romeo. Other races include magistrate contests in Mercer County with multiple Democrats, plus unopposed sheriff and prosecuting attorney seats. Microsoft drafting plan aims to modify breakup terms to address antitrust verdict without dismantling the company.
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Michael D. Brooks
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Emily W. Yeager
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Lacy Wright Jr
Cathy Patton
Roderfield
Tony J. Romeo
Yeager
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Wright
Microsoft
Washington
Microsoft Corp
Washington Post
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Mercer County Surveyor Post Attracts Two Democratic Nominations
The office has no salary or duties and no oath has been taken since 1956. Richard L. Dillon of Bluefield and Michael L. Proffitt of Bramwell filed for the surveyor nomination on the Democratic ticket. Dillon, a retired police officer and former Anawalt police chief, plans to attend Bluefield State College if elected. Neither candidate has filed required campaign finance reports.
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School board race features two incumbents and three challengers
Incumbents John H. Shott of Bluefield and Pam Martin of Athens seek re election to two seats on four year terms, toutting 14 and eight years of service. Challengers Janet Williams Lynne White and Anthony Underwood promise to work for schools students and teacher improvement as part of a teamwork driven agenda.
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Bluefield
Pam Martin
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Bluewell
Janet Williams
Lynne White
Duke University
Concord College
Anthony Underwood
Rehabilitation grants aid Sarver’s college goals and home access
The state division of rehabilitation aided Sarver with tuition books and an aide while she pursued Concord College and Radford University, shifted majors from accounting to psychology, and interned at Springhaven Princeton Community Hospital. She now designs an accessible home with husband Rusty and remains hopeful for future medical advances.
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Elian Visits Democratic Benefactors in Georgetown
Elian Gonzalez and his family left their Maryland retreat to visit the home of prominent Democratic fundraisers Smith and Elizabeth Bagley in Georgetown. The group traveled by police escorted motorcade after staying at Wye River Plantation since April 25, amid a national debate over Elian's future.
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Johnny” Allen
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