Veteran, newcomer meet in Mercer commission race
In Mercer County a Democratic veteran, Joe Coburn of Athens, seeks reelection to the county commission for an 18th year, after three as president, while challenger Tony White of Athens, a driver and Schwan's foods salesman, makes his first bid for office.
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Coburn and White vie for District III County Commission seat
In the general election of 2002 the county commission candidates Coburn and White seek the District III seat. Coburn, a former deputy sheriff and ex Athens police chief, highlights a $7 million budget with no planned employee cuts and prioritizes economic development, flood study, water and sewer systems, jail costs, and a county courthouse annex. White, from Pettrey, emphasizes deputy counts, listening to residents, and backing development and infrastructure needs.
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Vehicle crash knocks out power near Bluefield
Shawna Polett, 32, of Bluefield lost control of her car and hit a utility pole near the Bluefield State College entrance on Route 52. The crash, around 10:40 p.m. Tuesday, cut power to about 800 AEP customers, prompted a weather schedule and forced day classes to be canceled at BSC, with power restored by 11 a.m. Fire and police responded, and Polett was taken to St Luke's Hospital with minor injuries.
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Bluefield
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Moye
Jim Nelson
Bluefield Fire Department
Gerald Steele
Brewster
Bill Archer
Barcher
Absentee voting rises in Mercer County ahead of election
Mercer County Voter Registrar Sandy Cox reports 312 absentee ballots cast by close of day as turnout increases. She notes steady voting and expects more walk-in voters daily until Tuesday. Courthouse hours extend today and Friday to 4 30 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Absentee ballots also accepted Monday 8 30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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Mercer County
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Mercer GOP headquarters opens in Princeton
The Mercer County Republican Election Headquarters in Princeton operates Mondays Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1 to 6 p.m. Committee Chair Pam Stafford invites all voters seeking information on GOP candidates to visit the office.
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Corrections: Brittany Shanklin misidentified in photo
A Daily Telegraph caption misidentified Brittany Shanklin who was pictured with Tom My Dailey at Wee Tots Day Care Bluefield. Halloween art project activities and events include trick or treat at Mercer Mall from 6 to 8 p.m. today for children 11 and under and a costume contest from 5 to 6 p.m. in center court.
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