Stocks fall again on profit taking page A-6
On October 29 2002 traders pushed stocks lower amid profit taking as the market reacted to recent gains. The report notes a 75.95 point drop and places the coverage on page A-6 with sports listings elsewhere.
Nation debates capital punishment over teen suspect
A teenager involved in a high profile case sparks renewed talk on the death penalty as officials probe the shooting of a diplomat amid terrorism concerns. Authorities have not ruled out terrorism as a motive while investigations continue.
Virginia school boards face consolidation push
A partial clipping notes discussion of consolidation in Virginia school governance. The piece hints at potential changes to school boards roles and powers, signaling reform debates and local impacts on district administration.
Amendment One Creeping Credit Effects Employment
Connections research explores how credit ratings influence hiring decisions and job prospects. The study analyzes mechanisms behind credit score stigma in recruitment and potential policy implications for fair hiring practices.
Legislative breakfast set in Bluefield today
Mercer County Family Resource Network and Community Connections Inc host a legislative breakfast at 8 30 a m Tuesday at Cumberland Heights Early Learning Center Bluefield. All candidates and incumbents have been invited as preschoolers lead the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Mercer County
Community Connections, Inc
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Lotteries Numbers Reported From Daily West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia Daily 3 draws 4 0 9 and Daily 4 7 3 2 8. Virginia Pick 3 9 5 6 and Pick 4 1 9 7 2 are listed as results.
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Safeguards govern student web access in area schools
The first of a two part series notes that while the Internet aids study it also exposes students to unsuitable material. Mercer County schools require a signed notarized parent Internet access form and a county policy guides use with state level filters at two sites. Virginia's Tazewell County also enforces a county safeguards policy A-10.
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Garry Taylor
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Tazewell County
Take Back the Night at Bluefield College
About 50 people gathered for the third annual Take Back the Night march and rally at Bluefield College. The event, moved indoors to Short Hall due to rain, aimed to raise awareness of domestic violence and sexual abuse and empower victims to speak out.
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Shanna Tolley
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Mercer County Absentee Voting Falls Short Before Election
Mercer County 28,137 registered voters faced an early Tuesday deadline for no excuse absentee ballots. By Monday afternoon only 211 had been recorded as county voters, Registrar Sandy Cox urged any qualified voter to come in and vote absentee before the election.
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Mercer County
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Boucher says tech advances drive Southwest Virginia growth
U S Rep Rick Boucher D Va told about 80 regional leaders at a Four Seasons Boucher Regional Council meeting in Bluefield that Virginia ninth district areas are leaders in advanced communications. He cited school and city investments in telecommunications links boosting education health care and economic development and urged broader Bluefield area use to attract new business.
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Virginia
U.S
Rick Boucher
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Princeton Public Library Ranked Third in State
Martin Murphy called Princeton Public Library his favorite place after learning it ranked third in the state by Hennen's American Public Library Ratings. Only two libraries rated higher.
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Martin Murphy
Princeton Public Library
Hennen
Louise Cochran
Princeton
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