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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 2000
Page
3
Regional meetings in southern West Virginia outline a persistent poverty rate near 20 percent, a high median age of 38.1, and low educational attainment. The analysis cites low per capita income, reliance on transfer payments, slow job growth, and a disconnect from national averages, with final action plans due by late November.
The Public Service Commission reviews Bluefield Gas and Highland Propane proposed rate increases with residential bills rising about 23 percent monthly, commercial about 26 percent and industrial roughly 28 percent. Average monthly residential impact is $14.50. commercial $92.93. industrial $752.83. Public comments due within 10 days after the legal ad in the Daily Telegraph.
West Virginia officials expect four to five new industries at the park near Princeton, potentially creating hundreds of jobs. One prospect could hire 600 workers, with others planned in manufacturing, woodwork, hydraulics, beverages, and telemarketing. Crossville Sequencing will add 45-50 jobs in Princeton after a delayed opening. A new Super Wal‑Mart in Princeton employs 300+. Other firms eyeing sites include two wood working firms, a hydraulics firm, a beverage bottler, and a retail business at the K‑Mart site in Princeton. Several existing local expansions are noted including J&M Electric Ferguson Enterprises Frye Roofing Fosroc B.P Amoco Petroleum Smith Services Custom Manufacturing and The Dean Company.
Princeton and Bluefield police leaders described the hazards of policing after an officer was killed. Chief Casey Martin stressed vigilance and the unpredictable nature of threats, noting officers sometimes face danger for low pay and from suspects who may ambush during arrests. Detective C N Poe recalled close encounters and deaths often occurring within inches.
The 12 member jury deliberated after learning abuse occurred during therapy. An investigation started after the alleged abuse was disclosed to the step-mother. Judge John R. Frazier instructed the jury and later checked at 5:15 p.m. about continued deliberations. They planned to resume at 8:30 a.m.
Frank Hill has joined A L Lee Corporation in Fairmont as business development manager to expand core business in underground mining equipment. He will develop new markets and acquisitions for Industrial Resources and West Virginia Electric. Hill brings 42 years in coal and was formerly president of Gauley Sales in Hico. A L Lee operates facilities in Lester West Virginia and Mt Vernon Illinois.
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