Coalwood Way Healing Tough Road After 2002 Flood
Charles Owens reports from Coalwood McDowell County after May 2 2002 flood as Gov Bob Wise visits John and Pearl Tabor to dedicate the first FEMA travel trailer. He notes widespread damage from Route 16 to the park and shuttle, ongoing mud cleanup, and community resilience as 360 trailers stockpiled for flood victims.
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Storm calms as leadership reacts to crisis
Excerpt fromDaily Telegraph features quotes attributed to Barbara Hawkins and editors Andy Patton and Thomas A Colley. It presents a biblical reference where followers awaken a leader who rebukes tempestuous winds and waves, restoring calm.
Five tips for graduates on financial planning
American Education Services offers five essential tips for college seniors. Set goals and plan with a budget, pay yourself first, start loan payments during the grace period, plan for retirement with regular contributions, and use credit wisely to build a solid financial footing as they enter the working world.
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Change of seasons in the mountains marks personal springtime
The author reflects on blackberry winter as a rite of passage and the mountain environment’s yearly rebirth. They describe warm days before winter ends, the mountains’ oldest age, and the personal meaning of springtime amid creek waters, crawdads, and green growth starting at Justice War, WW.
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West Virginia considers local taxing power during interim meetings
State legislators open interim sessions to study giving city and county governments independent taxing authority. A WVU study compares local governments with nearby states while FinanceChair Harold Michael directs research from the National Council on State Legislatures. Senator Plymale joins committee amid Huntington budget crisis as 43 municipal staff face layoffs and flood recovery funding looms ahead of a June–July special session planned by lawmakers.
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Legislature weighs tuition hikes and budget plans
West Virginia lawmakers expressed concern over 13 percent tuition increases at state colleges and universities while considering potential legislative approval. Officials noted lottery revenue near 315 to 320 million for the fiscal year and 411 million for the next, with machine licenses and yields discussed. Budget cuts in welfare services will save 27 million, affecting 500 workers across 107 contracts. Interim meetings set for July and August in Wheeling.
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