Chaos, Smoke Mark Final Moments of EgyptAir Flight 804
Leaked flight data show cockpit trouble and lavatory smoke on EgyptAir 804, with alarms as it plunged from Greek to Egyptian airspace. Debris and damaged seats wash ashore as investigators seek black boxes and motive.
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Cairo
EgyptAir
France
Mediterranean
Egypt
Philip Baum
Mohammed Samir
Paris
Charles de Gaulle
Zurich
Switzerland
Padua
Padova
Greece
Aviation Herald
Sebastien Barthe
Air Accident Investigation Agency
Athens
Ing
Mercer Street Cruisin' Night Brings Back Nostalgia in Princeton
Inclement weather trimmed crowds yet drew longtime residents and visitors to Mercer Street for the cruisin night. Drivers from Princeton and nearby towns recalled past decades, with a 1930 Model A Ford and a 1964 Chevy II among restored classics on display. Organizers rely on volunteers and local sponsors like Bojangle’s. the next event on June 18 will celebrate West Virginia Day, with the fifth Cruisin’ Reunion in July.
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Buddy Hart
Princeton
Mercer Street
Hart
Dale Crawford
Peterstown
Toby Belcher
Clifford Heldreth
Western Auto Store
Heldreth
Catron
Richard Smith
Keith Williams
Williams
McKinney
West Virginia
West Virginia budget wrestling leaves lawmakers short on plan
The Senate narrowly approved a budget package 17 to 16 with one Democrat backing it and one Republican absent. The debate centers on revenue measures and reliance on one time funds to balance a looming 271 million deficit driven by energy sector weakness. House and Senate clash over tobacco tax revenue, Rainy Day Fund use, and PEIA funding as election year pressures curb bold cuts.
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Senate
House Finance Committee
House
Earl Ray Tomblin
Tomblin
Jim Butler
R-Mason
House Finance
Nelson
Mike Hall
R Putnam
Hall
Liberty Caucus
PEIA
West
Job prospects rise as graduates seek local opportunities
Local officials emphasize the value of education for young graduates in Mercer County West Virginia. Robert Farley of the Princeton Mercer County Chamber notes an improving outlook, with tech related roles possible even in a slow economy. Janet Bailey of the Development Authority highlights ongoing job opportunities and federal support for workforce development to attract business.
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Robert Farley
Princeton-Mercer
County Chamber Commerce
Farley
West Virginia
Kmart
Sears
Janet Bailey
Bailey
Mercer County
Scrip collectors highlight county mining tokens and history
The Bramwell show drew buyers and collectors of mining scrip tokens from West Virginia and neighboring states. Chatham of McDowell County owns about 1500 tokens plus equipment like carbide lights and dinner buckets. Jack Chapman of Shady Springs began collecting after finding New River-Pocahontas scrip at a yard sale in 1987 and now travels to eight trade shows. Tokens, made for specific mines and usually brass or nickel, ranged from a penny to ten dollars and varied by operation, making rare pieces highly sought after.
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Chatham
McDowell County
Jack Chapman
Shady Springs
New River-Pocahontas
Chapman
New River Company
West Virginia
John L. Lewis
Ronnie Justus
Tazewell
Justus
Bramwell
Here
Mary Shandor
National Coal Heritage Area
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