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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 13, 2001
Page
9
Rep. Nick Rahall says federal and state efforts are limited and stresses help from teachers, administrators, parents, and students. He cites recent nationwide violence outbreaks and notes a House resolution supporting events like California’s Increase the Peace Day.
TAZEWELL Va May 13 19 designated as Business Appreciation Week to honor area industries. Economic Development Director Joe Hunnicutt leads effort to recognize established businesses with the second annual Tazzies award ceremony ending Thursday May 19.
The categories and nominees for the second annual Tazzies include First Step with Cal- Syd Inc Preferred Home Health Services Clinch Valley Mill Works and EMATS Up Hill Clinchbran Brewery The Pallet Factory Perry Cook Signs Appalachian Wellness Center Above and Beyond nominees New Graham Pharmacy Tazewell Community Hospital Willis Chiropractic Offices Arm in Arm nominees Community Home Care Services J&S Transport SpanDeck Thompson and Litton Long Walk nominees Bluefield Monument Thistle Foundry Animars Inc Pounding Mill Quarry Good Earth nominees Garden Mountain Farms Clearfork Tire and Machine and the Fuller farm MVP special award honors an individual who has made the greatest contribution to Tazewell County business climate.
Concord College rededicates Centennial Hall as The Leslie R. and Ruby Webb Carter Center to honor the Carter family foundation that pledged $1 million for teacher education. College President Dr. Jerry Beasley credited the gift to advancing teacher education and building care during the ceremony.
The West Virginia video poker law, signed by Gov. Bob Wise, faces a state Supreme Court challenge. The measure legalizes 9,000 machines and raises slot bets from $2 to $5 at racetracks, bars, clubs, restaurants and certain licensed organizations, with state Lottery oversight.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph and Princeton Times won multiple awards in the West Virginia Press Association Advertising Contest. The Telegraph earned second in General Excellence Division I and top honors for Best Process Color Ad, Sports Special Section, and Best Classified Theme Page. The Princeton Times tied for first in General Excellence Division IV and won several first place prizes including Best Use of Humor in an Ad and Best Classified Theme Page.
A Friday snapshot lists the lowest regional gas prices with Bluefield and Tazewell stations offering regular unleaded at about 1.48 to 1.49 dollars, plus unleaded between 1.54 and 1.58, and super unleaded around 1.59 to 1.69 dollars. Several outlets in Bluefield Green Valley and Route 460 locations show similar figures.
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