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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 2003
Page
2
A regional report notes a severe financial crunch threatening Salvation Army services, highlighting fundraising gaps and impact on programs across communities. The piece calls for donor support and explains how limited funds may affect aid distribution.
A brief item notes Senior Health and Fitness Day activities and a segment inviting readers to tune in at 5 for job hiring news and guidance on investing abroad. Weather details are referenced on page A 12.
West Virginia officials presented more than 1.4 million dollars in flood mitigation grants to Mercer County at the Mercer County Courthouse. The funds go to the Mercer County Commission Matoaka Oakvale and Mingo County representatives as relief for the 2002 floods. State Emergency Services Director Steve Kappa said further checks totaling about 3.8 million dollars will be distributed soon as part of ongoing relief.
A Bluefield Daily Telegraph report cites an Associated Press article showing 91 percent of drivers across ages admit at least one risky behavior in the last six months. The Volvo Cars of North America AAA Partners for Highway Safety poll finds many speed, eat, apply makeup, or read while driving, with drivers often rating others as more dangerous.
Despite a sluggish economy the beauty industry remains strong with local cosmetics associates reporting rising sales during wartime and recession. Loreal and Belk Bluefield illustrate the trend as cosmetics endure economic downturns.
Sgt. Ronald D. Davis of Bluefield, serving with the 3rd Infantry Division, faced repeated rocket propelled grenade and AK-47 attacks during Operation Iraqi Freedom. He was among the first to enter hostile territory and repeatedly positioned himself to repel assaults and protect his unit.
Charleston AP reports West Virginia manufacturing workers miss more time due to job related injuries and illnesses than other state workers. Between 2000 and 2001 total nonfatal injuries rose from 32,700 to 34,200, per U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the only regional rise among 11 southern states.
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