Bush calls for more coal oil and gas energy push
President Bush urged expansion of nuclear reactors refineries gas pipelines and electric grids to tackle energy shortages. He pledged protections against overcharging as Democrats warned of environmental risk and no relief on prices. Cheney led talks with House Republicans while Lott aimed to pass the energy package for Bush to sign.
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Supervisors oppose methadone clinic location in residential area
In Tazewell County Virginia the Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a motion opposing placing a Life Center of Galax methadone outpatient clinic in a residential area near Wardell. The proposal shifted after community opposition and a 372-name petition from Wardell residents. The board fears decreased property values and increased illegal activity threatening children.
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Lightning strike leaves giant divot on golf course
JETERSTOWN reports Willie Beljan, superintendent at Fountain Springs Golf Course, found a three foot long divot on the 14th hole fringe after a lightning strike. He notes the bolt likely hit wiring for the irrigation controllers, creating a ragged crater two feet wide and three feet long with a three inch depth. The pattern spread across the green as sand and water lay beneath.
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Mercer County Reading Bee To Be Held At Concord College
From across Mercer County readers gather for the first Mercer County Reading Bee hosted by I Can Read I Can Write. Fifteen elementary teams will compete in May 31 contest at Bluefield College for reading comprehension vocabulary spelling and verbal presentation trophies awarded to winners.
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Dixon helps establish Narcotics Anonymous in Tazewell County
Jennifer Dixon, a Tazewell County resident sober since April 17, 2000, helped launch Narcotics Anonymous in Tazewell Va after detoxing from prescription painkillers in Florida. Her efforts followed reading a Daily Telegraph article quoting Commonwealth Attorney Dennis Lee about the need for NA in the area. Ten people attended the first meeting, underscoring local demand.
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Regional gas prices drop across Bluefield and Tazewell areas
A roundup shows several stations in Bluefield and Tazewell Virginia posting low prices on Wednesday. Regular unleaded mostly $1.47 to $1.49, plus around $1.55 to $1.59, and super unleaded $1.59 to $1.69. Princeton and Green Valley also feature $1.49 to $1.59 ranges across multiple outlets.
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Kwik
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Thompson Valley Grocery
White’s
Pop Shop
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