Athens Faces Decision on I-77 Connector Route
Dozens of residents attended an Athens DOH public meeting to review four proposed routes for a new I-77 connector between Athens and Princeton. Alternatives 1 2A 2B and 3 would affect homes and businesses. costs are estimated at 27 to 31 million dollars with no funding set. Residents urged options that disturb fewest families while preserving Athens character. Deadline for comments is June 12 to the West Virginia Division of Highways.
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Athens
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McIinturff
Pike View High School
Jeff McInturff
Princeton
Mercer Springs Road
Howard Albert
Howard Crockett
Clark Butler
Butler
Don Stokely
Carol Bailey
Lynne White
DOH
Division of Highways Project
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Ms Consultants Inc
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West Virginia Division of Highways
State Capital Complex
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Charleston
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I-73/74 Corridor Signage Moves Forward in West Virginia
Four lane corridor signage will mark the I-73/74 route from Michigan to Myrtle Beach as observers expect a connected highway from Huntington to Bluefield. The first sign unveiling occurs Friday near Wayne County’s Tri-State Airport at 3 30 p m. Officials say the route follows US 52, US 460, and I-77 toward Virginia with Wayne, Mercer, and Bluefield areas set to gain from the project.
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Tri-State Airport
Huntington
Williamson
Bluefield
Virginia
FHWA
DOH
Norman Roush
West Virginia
Midwest
Roush
Mercer County
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
Charleston
S.C
U.S. 52
East River Mountain Tunnel
Virginia State Line
Prichard
Dispatcher Power and Poise Save Child During 911 Call
The story centers on a 911 dispatcher team in Tazewell County who guided a grandfather through CPR on a choking one and ensured a rescue squad reached the scene. Dispatcher Shirley Kitts aided locate and dispatch responders as the infant regained breath, described by 911 director Sam Wolford. A tribute piece by Thomas Wagoner underscores dispatchers as public safety heroes.
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Shirley Kitts
GTE
Tazewell County
Sam Wolford
Hale
Wolford
Walford
Thomas Wagoner
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