Zain trial starts with lab chief testimony in Beckley
Beckley AP A quality control director at the State Police crime lab said in 1992 a chemist reported results he did not perform. Trooper Ted Smith opened the trial of former chemist Fred Zain on charges of defrauding West Virginia and Kanawha County. Prosecutors allege Zain fabricated much of his testimony from 1977 to 1989 and faces a 1998 indictment for obtaining money under false pretenses. In Apple Grove AP a $1.7 million Mason County bridge over Crab Creek cannot bear intended weight as designed. State engineer says contractor is seeking solutions. bridge remains safe for normal use but no longer allows tractors and heavy vehicles over 80,000 pounds.
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Tazewell Board names long range disaster task force
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors approved a weekly meeting long range task force. The panel, led by Clinch Valley Community Action, aims to address unmet survivor needs and study flood repercussions expected two to five years after the 2001 floods. Donnie Lowe called the effort worthwhile.
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Western District
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Board of Supervisors
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Courthouse project debated amid finance plan in Mercer County
Ted Boggess urged the courthouse project reflect character and strength as a lasting landmark. The plan finances through a 5 percent cable television franchise fee on some Comcast Charter NESBE customers in Mercer County, expected to raise about $300,000 yearly. Anderson suggested extending similar charges to satellite TV to fund the project.
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Rising malpractice premiums strain long term care facilities
In Charleston area facilities face sharp insurance increases that may force passing costs to residents on fixed incomes. SweetBriar in Dunbar saw premiums jump from 8,000 to 26,000 dollars as Wausau Insurance drops coverage for assisted living by Nov. 1. Insurance Commissioner Jane Cline notes doctors’ access to affordable malpractice coverage remains a priority, while facilities report staffing as an immediate hurdle alongside rising costs.
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Donna Gibeaut
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Gilmore feud splits Virginia Republicans over Earley bid
Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore faces a rift with moderate Republicans over supporting former AG Mark Earley or Democratic challenger Mark Warner. The clash began after Gilmore pushed phasing out the car tax, triggering budget gridlock that delayed pay raises and stalled construction. Senior GOP figures, including Rep. Anne Rhodes, endorsed Warner amid the party split.
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