Last Picture Show at Blue Prince Cinema Closes
Dottie Musolin will shut off the projector and lights as Carmike Cinemas ends operations at Blue Prince Cinema and other two to six-plex theaters this year. Musolin, a longtime employee since 1971, recalls selling the first ticket and says people no longer go to movies as before.
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Reen Valley
Dottie Musolin
Blue Prince Cinema
Carmike Cinemas
Musolin
Dottie
Cinemas
Big Vein prison project on hold in Pocahontas Virginia
Virginia officials say the proposed super max prison for Big Vein in Tazewell County is on hold. Officials cite declining crime and lower inmate population projections for 2000 2001 and beyond. The plan, tied to former Governor George Allen, faced local debate as projections shifted.
Pocahontas prison proposal faces population projections
The plan, begun under former Gov George Allen, aimed to add beds for 2000 2001 inmate estimates. With Virginia crime decline, projections now show no immediate need for the facility though it remains proposed in Pocahontas amid mixed community reaction from the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors.
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George Allen
Commonwealth of Virginia
Pocahontas
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
Tazewell County Defeat of Utility Tax Amendment Stalls Plan
A tie vote 2-2 by the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors defeated a state amendment needed to continue a monthly consumer utility tax on electric bills. The board also postponed a staggered-term proposal until the county school board comments. If adopted, supervisors and school board members would be elected every two years starting in 2004. The amendment must be adopted by Oct. 31 to comply with state code.
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Tazewell
Bill Rasnick
Local hospitals report no blood shortage impact
Bluefield Regional Medical Center says procedures remain active and blood supply is maintained by regular Red Cross deliveries from Roanoke. Officials note a two week inventory mainly of A positive and O positive with some O negative units, and blood orders can be faxed or called in for courier delivery.
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Luefield
Tammy Halsey
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
American Red Cross
Roanoke
BRMC
Susan Stone
ProAir suspension could ground 65 jobs in Buchanan County
ProAir Airlines flights were suspended by the FAA over alleged jet problems putting about 65 Buchanan County Reservation Center jobs at risk. County officials stressed no layoffs yet and said they would work with ProAir to keep the center operating while the firm appeals the suspension. Northwest Airlines standby covers some tickets. refunds available via credit cards.
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ProAir Airlines
Seattle, Wash
ProAir
FAA
Craig Horn
Buchanan County Economic Development
Horn
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Seattle
ProdAir
Northwest Airlines
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