Governor Rockefeller Ends Raleigh County Town Meeting
Gov. Jay Rockefeller praised the town meeting format and pledged to make it permanent. He promised road upgrades on secondary routes including Horse Creek and Rhodell and to expand West Virginia 16 and Corridor L after funding, saying Raleigh County needs more road money and top placement on the list.
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Frost Tonight Then Warmer Weekend Ahead
The National Weather Service warns of frost tonight with fair, cold conditions and lows from 30 to the mid-30s. Saturday brings partly sunny skies and a high in the low 60s with a 20 percent chance of precipitation.
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Life in Russia Detailed in Baker Couple Visit
Mrs Elizabeth Baker wife of Raleigh County Superintendent William H Baker describes daily life in Russia in the third and final installment of their travel series. The piece previews life abroad and highlights impressions from their recent trip.
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Raleigh County
William H. Baker
Governor Rockefeller to answer Raleigh Register questions
The Raleigh Register has chosen fifteen road questions and three general ones for Governor Rockefeller to respond to. The items appear on today's Second News Front Page 13 and the governor’s answers will run in Sunday editions.
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First Lady Sharon Rockefeller Balances Mansion Life
After 99 days in the Governor's Mansion West Virginia first lady Sharon Rockefeller juggles parenting three children Valerie Jamie and Charles and duties on public television and IWY. She describes the home as a hotel like 40 rooms needing inventory and painting for the kids while balancing legislative duties and state service.
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Rockefeller
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Moore Rejects College Post
Former West Virginia Governor Arch Moore declined Morris Harvey College’s offer to serve as president citing professional obligations and personal plans. He offered to assist the college as a private citizen and pledged ongoing interest in its future.
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Morris Harvey College
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Raleigh County appoints Martin to lead road department
Gov. Rockefeller names 39 year old Raleigh County native Martin as the new superintendent of roads at the Raleigh County Armory Civic Center, replacing Howard L. Spears who resigned in March. Martin vows drainage and pothole reform, touts hands on machine experience, and plans to improve county road maintenance from Glen Morgan.
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