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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
1
In a regional update the article notes that voter registration across Virginia and West Virginia surpasses one million. It mentions local debates over who has final say on smoking restrictions in Ard City and surrounding counties.
A concise wrap up notes full election results and final tallies. It cites official sources and local candidates with a focus on who won and by what margin. The piece includes a brief reminder of voting dates and next steps for the transition of offices.
A boil water advisory has been re issued for the Pocahontas Water System. The initial advisory was due to lack of dis infection on May 3 and is being re issued because there is no properly certified operator coverage.
McDowell County Board of Education announced that all county schools will close for the remainder of the school year following May 2 flooding. Superintendent Mark Manchin cited child and staff interests and relief guidance. State Education Chief Dr. David Stewart supported the decision at a special meeting attended by National Guard and 911 officials.
Assessment details for Anawalt Elementary and J Bartley Elementary show facilities OK in parts but bottom six classrooms and two restrooms, entire gym and parking lot damaged at J Bartley. J Berwind Elementary reports damage to lower floor music room, two classrooms, baseball field, storage under cafeteria, cooks' supply room and furnace. Big Creek High School auditorium and new addition hallway damaged. Bradshaw Elementary and Career Tech Center see damage to electrical shop, auto mechanics, slides, parking lot, with serious damage to the CTC bus garage.
The Tazewell County School Board confirmed May 23 as the last day of school, rejecting plans to extend the year by one day after flooding caused a lost day. The decision preserves the original end date despite weather disruptions.
Barbara Hawkins reports Mercer County voters face light turnout with 62 polling places open from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Rain and flood risk dampen interest while watchers observe vote tabulation at Mercer County Courthouse in Judge Derek Swope's courtroom as ballots are processed on computer.
McDowell County plans to restart a $172 million flood control program, a four-phase voluntary flood-proofing effort that began two years ago but saw low participation, with only one home reinforced before the July 8, 2001 flood. County Commissioner Carl Urps cites slow start as the project expands beyond initial areas.
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