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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 2002
Page
1
River Road residents voice frustration at being kept in the dark about lake project plans. The piece notes community worries, potential environmental impact, and calls for clearer timelines and local government updates.
Charleston news notes an interim session study plan by the Committee on Government and Finance to examine problems in the workers' compensation program and propose legislative remedies. Sen H Truman Chafin urges a comprehensive review after campaign questions on the topic. Del Mark Wills adds that the program burdens businesses.
Dr Amhed Faheem, head of the West Virginia Medical Association, told a legislative panel the mutual plan likely cannot cure the malpractice insurance crisis. He noted the group will meet June 2 to refine the plan ahead of a possible special session starting a week later. The idea, offered as an alternative to expanding the Board of Risk and Insurance Management, faces widespread pessimism about the state's insurance climate.
Barbara Hawkins reports that interim committees will study 30 topics through 2002 and into 2003, shaping the 2003 West Virginia Legislature. House Speaker Bob Kiss highlights insurance, teacher evaluations, truancy, volunteer firefighter retirement, medical malpractice and EMS personnel as among the topics for study.
By Bill Archer Oathfork, residents of Elkridge Northfork struggle to reclaim homes after repeated floods. Muddlled streets, debris clog bridges near Tug River Health Clinic as authorities note many houses must be torn down after damage from the July 8 2001 flood and the May 2 surge. Local leaders warn recovery remains lengthy as waters redirected toward Jennings Boyd and Linda Angelelli homes.
Morgantown AP Sgt Gene Vance Jr a 10 year West Virginia National Guard member was killed in Afghanistan during a small arms clash with forces believed to be al Qaeda or Taliban. His widow Lisa Vance recalled their plans to start a family and their shared life and hopes.
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