May 10 2011 news brief from bdtonline dot com
Local online brief from bdtonline.com dated Tuesday May 10 2011 covers community news and events. The short item highlights an unidentified local development and public interest notices with concise dates and place references.
Market indices drift as Nasdaq and S&P show mixed moves
Today traders focus on major indices with Nasdaq at 2843.25 and S&P 500 at 1346.29, up 6.09. The Russell 2000 stands at 842.80 with 9.46 gain, while the NYSE diary notes 2131 advances, 933 declines, and 107 unchanged amid light volume.
Mickelson and Watson Commit to Greenbrier Classic
Phil Mickelson Sergio Garcia Tom Watson and defending champion Stuart Appleby join early commitments for the Greenbrier Classic to be held July 28 31 in White Sulphur Springs West Virginia. Greenbrier owner Jim Justice announced the lineup and concert slate with Black Eyed Peas Tim McGraw Luke Bryan Keith Urban and Miranda Lambert performing across the week. Weekly badges include concert tickets.
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Watson
Greenbrier White
Justice
Fairlea
Tim McGraw
Luke Bryan
Keith Urban
Miranda Lambert
West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Draw Summary
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers 8 3 9. Daily 4 results 4 5 2 9. Virginia Pick 3 2 1 2. Virginia Pick 4 3 1 6 1.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Delivery Questions and Circulation Hours
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Tazewell oks school budget
In Tazewell Virginia the county boards voted to fund the school system at last year’s level, delaying layoffs. Superintendent Brenda Lawson noted no layoff notices had been issued, while a $2.3 million shortfall loomed if FY 2020 budget remained. The decision kept funding at $12,189,812 and allowed a $250,000 carry-over to the next year. Supervisor Mike Hymes opposed, seeking more money.
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Tazewell
Brenda Lawson
Lawson
Board of Education
Mike Hymes
Hatfield-McCoy Trail Back On Track In Mercer County
The Hatfield-McCoy ATV trail project resumes after a building move and renovation delayed Mercer County expansion. About 100 miles of new trails will connect Bramwell and Matoaka with a new headquarters in Rita Mall, Rich Creek. Deputy director John Fekete says crews plan to resume the third week of the month and begin final layout and construction soon.
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Bramwell
Mercer County
Matoaka
John Fekete
Trail
Fekete
Rich Creek
Rita Mall
Trail System
McDowell
Wyoming
Bluefield Plans Demolition of Ten More Dilapidated Structures
Bluefield officials move to remove ten additional residences as part of a broader effort to clear blighted blocks. City Manager Andy Merriman says about 150 buildings await demolition, with a May 24 hearing for owner protests. Structures targeted include four on Princeton Avenue and others on Allen Rogers Wayne Lee Bramwell roads.
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Bluefield
Andy Merriman
Merriman
Aever
Princeton Avenue
Allen Street
Rogers Street
Wayne Street
Lee Street
Low turnout seen in Southern West Virginia gubernatorial race
Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye reports only 963 eligible voters have cast ballots in the early gubernatorial primary as two days remain. He urges Mercer voters to vote early by Wednesday or on Saturday at their usual precinct, noting the race’s significance and county pride. A Bluefield satellite location is drawing voters.
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Princeton
West Virginia
Mercer County
Verlin Moye
Moye
Vernn Moye
Bluefield
W.va
Virginia
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