Town weighs zoning option for licensed daycares
Necessary urges use of state statute to allow licensed day homes in residential zones with 30 day neighbor objections. Virginia code permits admin permits with standards and notice. no objections within 30 days allow permit. public hearing after denial possible, with initial review set for January 2001.
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Necessary
Virginia
Boundary changes prompt fire department concerns in meeting
After a meeting, Thompson argued GVGVFD would better serve the area since it is closer than ERVFD by about 1.5 to 2.5 miles. ERVFD member Rick Blackwood warned that altering department boundaries could worry all local fire outfits. Athens and Bluestone Valley reps attended but did not comment.
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Karen Disibbio
Coburn
Thompson
ERVFD
Rick Blackwood
Athens
Bluestone Valley
Community leaders discuss patrols, parade, and vandalism concerns
Mitchem appeals for moral support, not money, as Mayor Cole agrees but calls for specifics. Art Riley wins approval to hold the Dec 2 Christmas Parade at 2 p.m. and directors examine Neighborhood Watch programs. Police report vandalism in the Citizens Communications lot. Chief Blizzard cites youths aged 8 to 13 and urges better citizen police communication and more Neighborhood Watches. Groundbreaking for the King Coal Highway is set for Oct 20 at 10:30 a.m. at the Brushfork National Guard Armory, with residents urged to attend.
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Mitchem
Paul Cole
Art Riley
Cole
Rick Umberger
Citizens Communications
Bluefield
C.N
Butch” Blizzard
Umberger
Citizens
Pany
Blizzard
Teens learn credit card risks and scams in school presentation
Freeman explains the need for responsible spending as students from Mount View and Iaegar High hear about credit card dangers. Speakers warn about identity theft and scams, noting stolen mail and the ease of fraud while urging saving and cautious Internet use.
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Freeman
Matthew Seal
Mount View High
Matthew Dotson
Ron Campbell
Bluefield
Michael Paris
Better Business Bureau
Charleston
Jennifer Stacy
Iaegar High School
Laura Keene
Iaegar High
Princeton Post Office Opens With SmoothFirst Day
Post office staff Deborah Johnson and Charles Clark began key exchanges at 8 am as new burrs on keys and wrong keys caused some initial confusion. Patrons Novella Strain and husband George, Teddy Hatfield, Michelle Halsey, and Dave Jim shared opinions on long morning lines, convenient parking, and fresh coffee and cookies to ease the wait. Hank Burnley called the first day overall pretty smooth with processing behind the scenes moving like clockwork.
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Deborah Johnson
Charles Clark
George
Johnson
Teddy Hatfield
Michelle Halsey
Halsey
Dave Jim
Hank Burnley
Burnley
School Board Approves Hiring Policy And Publicity Plan
The board introduced a first reading of a personnel hiring policy requiring personal interviews for all applicants. They seek positive publicity in area newspapers, even if paid, to showcase student achievements. Public comment hearings move to 7 p.m. and a Navy JROTC unit will be implemented at Tazewell High School amid classroom concerns.
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Tom Witten
Steele
Tazewell County
Witten
Tazewell High School
North Tazewell
Graham High School
Louis TePpel
Don Hodock
Brenda Lawson
Local News, Sports, and Classified Highlights
The Belaire Daily reports on community events, sporting results, and local notices from the region. Coverage includes updates from schools, town meetings, and upcoming public services, with profiles of notable residents and brief obituaries.
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