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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 2002
Page
2
Voters in the May primary learn about the main contenders for Family Court judge as profiles outline each candidate’s background, career highlights, and proposed priorities. The features compare experience, courtroom approach, and community impact to help voters decide.
Local students buzz about a Reading Bee while volunteers assist U.S. postal workers in Stamp Out Hunger drive. Savvy voters get last chance to learn candidates as campaigns heat up in the community.
The Lambda Chapter will sell geraniums Saturday from 10 a.m. to noon at Bluefield Recreation Department on Stadium Drive. Plants in 4 1/2 inch pots cost $3.50 each. colors include patriot pink and salmon and white truffle. For information or orders call 326-1544.
FEMA and the Virginia Department of Emergency Management have begun damage inspections in Buchanan and Tazewell counties after President Bush declared a disaster. Residents who suffered flooding must apply for assistance by calling 1-800-621-FEMA, with inspections confirming damage and eligibility as crews visit registered households. Louis Botta, FEMA Federal Coordinating Officer, said inspections help determine needs and speedy aid. The disaster declaration follows last Thursday's storms and rising waters hitting Hurley, Knox Creek, and Bluefield.
In Pocahontas Virginia a tie between E Jean Boone and James Simmons after three challenged votes was resolved by a draw by lot. A disinterested person drew E Jean Boone’s name to award the seat as the electoral board and registrar watched.
McDowell County 911 Director Jimmy Joe Gianato said rescue crews would press on for a couple more days after gaining access to Bitter Hollow. New information suggested a vehicle may have driven into the water in Ritter Hollow, possibly involving one of four missing residents.
Daily Telegraph by Charles Owens reports McDowell County voters will still vote next week despite flood destruction. Several polling precincts will relocate and County Clerk Don Hicks promises all eligible voters will have a chance to vote and that the process will be as smooth as possible.
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