Anthrax link confirmed in New York Florida cases
Preliminary tests indicate the NY and Florida anthrax samples share the same strain. FBI and officials pursue substantive leads, with no evidence of foreign terrorist involvement and some signs pointing to a domestic source. Investigation expands across several fronts as tests proceed.
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New York
Florida
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David Fleming
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
Carjacking Suspect Arrested in Bluefield
Sheriff Buckner prioritizes courthouse security as a suspect in a Bluefield carjacking is taken into custody. The arrest underscores ongoing law enforcement focus on public safety and courthouse protection. Local officials did not release further details on the suspect or the case.
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Anthrax Scares On Halloween Air Quality Debate
West Virginia doctors gather to discuss potential airborne threats and air quality concerns as Halloween festivities approach. The event gathers area physicians to voice opinions on public health and safety measures for the season.
Rabies Positive Raccoon Found in Bluefield Area
The Mercer County Health Department reports a raccoon from the Chestnut Street area tested positive for rabies. Three dogs exposed to the raccoon are at large, and residents should contact the Bluefield animal control officer at 327-6101 to report stray dogs.
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Animas Control Officer
West Virginia Lottery Daily Picks Reported
West Virginia Daily 3 results show a 4 9 2 sequence and Daily 4 draws read 1 0 1 6. No further context or tickets noted.
Rahall Encourages Public Faith in Congress’ Work
U S Representative Nick Rahall urges continued trust in Congress as the work of the people proceeds, signaling ongoing legislative effort and accountability to constituents.
Bioterrorism scare grips Congress amid anthrax letter
Lawmakers remain in session as Senate offices face anthrax scare. A letter containing a pure anthrax strain was sent to Senator Daschle, triggering mail screening and house calls. Byrd's office joined the ventilation-linked relocation, while both houses recessed until Tuesday for medical sweeps. Congressman Boucher said staff stay connected during the precautionary measures.
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United States
Congress
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Tom Daschle
Senate
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Daschle
House
Frederick C
Rick” Boucher
D-Va
Boucher
Legislators push for stronger late night police protection
Mercer County delegates including Rep Richard Flanigan urge answers on why years of public safety funding did not boost the state police detachment in Princeton. A special session looms as Mercer officials discuss a manpower shortage that leaves the county with on call after midnight. Sgt D L Bowles cites budget limits and reduced active patrols as the reason for limited 24 hour coverage.
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Princeton
Richard Flanigan
Mercer
Flanigan
Spe
Mercer County
D.L. Bowles
State Police
Tazewell County Schools Earn Full Accreditation
Three Tazewell County elementary schools, Springville Elementary Abbs Valley-Boissevain Elementary and Excellence in Learning, earned full accreditation after students excelled on the spring 2001 Standards of Learning tests. Principal and teachers celebrate the Virginia State Board of Education approval.
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Tazewell County
Springville
Abbs Valley-Boissevain
Robert Kemp
Virginia State Board of Education
FDIC seeks $149 million cross-claim in Keystone case
FDIC moves to dismiss charges and files a cross-claim seeking $149 million from Grant Thornton LLP, the external auditor for the failed First National Bank of Keystone. Grant Thornton had filed a federal complaint on July 28, 2000, seeking to recover $40,732.55 from FDIC as receiver for the bank’s $1.1 billion in assets, claiming unpaid invoices when the bank was declared insolvent by the OCC on September 1.
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Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
First National Bank of Keystone
Grant Thornton, LLP
FDIC
Grant Thornton
FNB Keystone
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
Bluefield meeting and Shriner's Oyster Dinner events
At 8 a.m. the Bluefield Economic Development Commission will meet in the Municipal Complex board room located at 200 Rogers St. At 6:15 p.m. the Shriner's Oyster Dinner will be held at Brushfork National Guard Armory with a contact number of 304 248 7347.
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Municipal Complex
Rogers St
Shriner's
Brushfork National Guard
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