Relatives recall Lillie Rice of Maxie age 88
Lillie Frances Looney Rice, 88, of Deer Fork in Maxie, died Sept. 9, 2002 after an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, she was a homemaker and member of Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church. Survived by two daughters, six sons, a sister, a brother, 18 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. Funeral 1 p.m. Thursday at Bull Creek with burial in Looney Cemetery. Grundy Funeral Home in charge.
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Wise urges remembering 9/11 at memorial service
Gov. Bob Wise led a Remembering Our Heroes memorial in Wise urged that Americans honor 9/11 victims and renew resolve. About 100 attended at Tyler Mountain Funeral Home. Funeral directors organized the event to honor police and firefighters. West Virginians in the war on terrorism were praised as citizens serve.
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West Virginia Watch: state program gains ground
HARLESTON AP. An unidentifed low flying helicopter over a Northern Panhandle power plant triggered West Virginia Watch actions. Troopers learned the craft belonged to American Electric Power. Two thirds of the state's 55 counties have named Watch coordinators since Gov. Wise launched the program in February aiming for a volunteer alert network rather than vigilantism.
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Birds tested for West Nile in four Virginia counties
About 80 dead birds have been collected for West Nile virus testing in Tazewell Buchanan Dickenson and Russell counties with testing ongoing. No positives found yet though nearby counties report cases. Health officials urge reporting of dead birds and note testing is in Richmond.
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Tazewell School Board votes to resume bus route
The Tazewell County School Board unanimously approved restoring a bus stop in Green Acres Subdivision near Claypool Hill despite the road not being state maintained. Parents argued the change forces long walks to catch the bus, citing a 20 year history of service and a petition with over 100 signatures against removal. Board Chairman Tom Witten pledged to review the road again if needed.
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Freedom Rally to feature regional band and patriotic tributes
A regional band directed by Mel Saunders will perform Anthem and patriotic salutes at a Wednesday rally cosponsored by Bluefield State College Bluefield College and the Daily Telegraph. Dr McMillan and Dr Albert Walker will lead the Pledge of Allegiance. Gary Adkisson will give the keynote address. A Four Seasons Country tribute honors firefighters officers and rescue squads. The Let Freedom Ring essay contest winner announced at the program with over 200 entries from Mercer Tazewell and McDowell counties. The winning student receives a plaque from T&N Trophies. Rev Gary Moore will remember Sept 11 victims and James Hampton will perform God Bless America. Contact Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com.
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Commemorative 9/11 Edition Published by Telegraph
Extra editions of the Daily Telegraph commemorate September 11 2001 with sub scriber editions at Bowen Field. Publisher Gary Adkisson says the 9 11 anniversary issue relives those hours and compares the moment to Kennedy's assassination and the moon landing. Price set at 50 cents. contact Bill Archer at barcher bottonline.com.
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Bill Archer
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