Legislature Race Sets Fierce Campaign in Local District
Four candidates, two Democrats and two Republicans, vie for a House of Delegates seat in a hard fought district race. Marshall Long, appointed to finish a vacancy, and teammate Mark Wills face Don Caruth and Kevin Fleming. Medicaid funding petitions, PROMISE scholarship results, and upcoming walkathons for education are noted, with calls for voter attention to state spending and health care needs.
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R. Marshall Long
Dennis
House of Delegates
Bob Wise
Long
Del
Richard Flanigan
Mark Wills
Don Caruth
Kevin Fleming
West Virginia
Charleston
Gov. Wise
Concord College Reporter
Bluefield State College
Noa
Daily Telegraph Editor Quote Cited Psalm Blessing
Daily Telegraph notes a managing editor Bill Archer and editor Bob Redd draw on Psalm 27 1 to frame courage and faith in leadership. The verse proclaims the Lord as light salvation and strength, underscoring a message of fearlessness amid scrutiny.
Pittston Coal Workers Face 900 Job Loses in Virginia Sale
In Southwest Virginia about 900 Pittston Coal Management workers will be laid off as Pittston Co. sells its Virginia coal holdings including Motivation Coal Paramont and Clinchfield. The buyer is unnamed with potential rehiring by new owners. local officials urge attention from Rep. Rick Boucher amid regional unemployment concerns.
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Pittston Coal Management Co
Virginia
Pittston Co
Virginia Coal Holdings
Pittston
Pittston Mineral Investments
Lebanon
Motivation Coal
Paramont
Clinchfield Coal
Richmond
Pittston Investment
Brinks Inc
Brinks Home Security
BAX Global
Virginia Coal
Dickenson and
Russell
U.S
Rick Boucher
Rahall Should Focus On District Not Rail Against War
Lou Smith of Matoaka WV criticizes U S Rep Rahall for grandstanding about Iraq to aid re election. He argues politicians spin facts, cites business closures and openings as balanced, calls for term limits and a political change in November, backing the President amid war.
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Bob Wise
Joseph W. Carey
Walt Disney Co
Orlando
Fla
Carey
Walt Disney
Caperton
Bill Clinton
West Virginia
Northern Panhandle
West Liberty State
Greg Prudich
U.S
Nick Rahall
Iraq
Rahall
Lou Smith
Matoaka
W.va
McDowell County boards face abuse and enrollment concerns
Community members criticize McDowell County Board for neglecting child abuse and drug issues inside schools. They warn enrollment will decline as board and classroom leadership are deemed insufficient to protect and educate children, despite some efforts from a few individuals.
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McDowell County
County voters face choice on county school repairs debt
In a countywide dispute, the Tazewell School Board seeks to borrow about 3.3 million for critical repairs while a county supervisor urges taxpaying residents to decide whether a 75.9 million dollar long range plan is affordable. The writer warns of potential job losses and notes roof leaks and unsafe conditions. Public input via officials is urged.
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Tazewell
Charlie Simpson
Board of Supervisors
Tazewell County
Richlands
Bluefield
Board of Supervisor
Griffith
Susman
Lowe
988
Rlsteele
Netscope
Robert “Spot” Steele
North
Tazewell VA
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Mercer County
West Virginia Health Care Association
Jack Canfield
RMS Research
Pam Hawkins
Chuck Mathena
Princeton
Pike View High School
Pike View
Montcalm
Charlie Mathena
Tony Whitlow
Emilie Holroyd
Daily Telegraph
Shirley Cox
Mercer Street
Park Avenue
Barbara Hawkins
The
Barbara
Hawkins
Thomas A. Colley
Samantha Perry
Tammie Toler
Andy Patton
Bill Archer
Bob Redd
Boucher
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