West Virginia DUI funding tied to federal limits debate
The Daily Telegraph opinion questions if federal highway funds act as a reward or bribe to lower West Virginia's blood alcohol limit from .10 to .08. It notes 180 alcohol related fatalities in 2002 and discusses stalled legislation, seat belt bills, and the weighing of federal pressure versus state action. Samantha Perry, managing editor, signs the piece.
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West Virginia
House
Senate Transportation Committee
Charleston
Local Newspaper Staff Listing and Credits
A compact credits style item lists editors and staff such as Tammie Toler Barbara Hawkins News Editor State Editor Sports Editor Bob Redd Cluefield Samantha Perry Thomas A Colley Executive Editor Managing Editor and City County Editor Charles Owens Senior Copy Editor with business writer Andy Patton named among contributors. A biblical quote from Corinthians appears in the byline. The piece reads like an internal masthead update.
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Tammie Toler
Barbara Hawkins
Bob Redd
Charles Owens
Andy Patton
Dennis Yena
Mercer County grants youth program $100000 aid
U S Rep Nick Rahall announced a $100000 federal grant to Mercer County Community Connections Inc for Creating Opportunities for Youth. The program aims to prevent drug alcohol and tobacco use among youth and to support law enforcement efforts against narcotics sales in the area. Rahall emphasized prevention reduces future treatment costs and improves community welfare.
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Ercer County
Community Connections, Inc
U.S
Nick Rahall
U.S. Department of Justice
Rahall
Mercer County
Adopt A Shelter Dog Month Highlighted By ASPCA
Town of Tazewell officials praise reporter Jody Neal for accurate coverage of FML expenditures in Virginia. Letters praise public service, town management, and the value of meetings and transparency.
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Jody Neal
Commonwealth of Virginia
Richmond Times Dispatch
Neal
Tazewell
American Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals
ASPCA
Joan Kennary
TCHS
If It Could Happen To Rush OxyContin Abuse Warning
Susan Gullion, Bramwell freelance writer, argues that OxyContin abuse can start with legitimate back surgery pain and insomnia. She notes patients may seek relief longer than prescribed, leading to addiction and job changes. The piece urges removal from the market and awareness for all readers.
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Rush
Washington
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