Energy Crisis Victim Faces Unemployment strain
Keith Smith a 23 year old electrician from Sprague recounts layoffs at Simmons Electric linked to a glade springs housing development project being scrapped for energy conservation. He joins thousands filing for unemployment as the energy crisis worsens and critics those not conserving power. Smith notes stores run hot and hours extended, arguing shared sacrifice could preserve jobs.
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Clyde McKinny
West Virginia Department of Employment Security
Simmons Electric
Charleston
Glade Springs
Prince Street
International Brotherhood of Electricians
Raleigh County
Simmons
Fate
Appalachian Power Co
Fire Destroys Mobile Home in Coal City
A mobile home at Thompson Trailer Park in Coal City was total loss in an early Sunday fire. Owned by Micky Elkins of Beckley, the structure valued at $14,000 was reportedly caused by an electrical fault. No injuries were reported.
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Coal City
Micky Elkins
Beckley
Thompson
Rahall Announces Public Meetings Across Four District Hubs
Representative Nick Rahall announces public meetings for constituents in the Fourth Congressional District. Sessions are set for Saturday at 10 a.m. Raleigh County Courthouse, 7:30 p.m. Wyoming County Courthouse, and Sunday at 4 p.m. Logan County Courthouse, under the Towne Hall banner to hear constituent views.
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Raleigh County
Wyoming County
Logan County
Nick Joe Rahall Th
D - W.va
Fourth Congressional District
Social Security forms and aid guidance from Beckley office
Questions about reporting child mistreatment and accessing forms were answered by local officials. Dwight Billings explains forms may require beneficiary completion and SS staff assistance to avoid wasted effort, while total work records are checked for any claim regardless of age.
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Social Security
Dwight Billings
Beckley Social Security Office
Billings
Conservation Club Awards and New President Named
Thirteen awards were presented at the Woodrow Wilson High School Conservation Club Banquet, and Betsy Barnes became the new president. Awards recognized Melinda Sergeant, Haile Wilson, Jill Cuthbert, Randy Marion, and Donna Jones for contributions, with several members thanked for their work. The club promotes wildlife feeding and recycling, including mulch from Christmas trees and container recycling at the school loading dock. Co-advisors are Neal Lacey and Paul Prince.
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Conservation Club
Lower
Marion
Haile Wilson
Jill Cuthbert
Donna Jones
Melinda Sergeant
Randy
Doug Yarrow
Woodrow Wilson High School Conservation Club
Randy Marion
J.W. Mooman
Florine Warden
Betsy Barnes
Club
Neal Lacey
Paul Prince
Free School Lunch Applications Available
Raleigh County children whose parents have become unemployed due to the energy shortage may qualify for free or reduced price meals at area schools. Applications and information are at the Raleigh County Board of Education offices, 105 Adair St. State Superintendent Daniel B. Taylor urges eligible parents to take advantage of the meals and free milk provided to all children in need.
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Raleigh County
William Baker
Raleigh County Board of Education
Adair St
Daniel B. Taylor
Woodrow Wilson High School detects 18 missed days
Vice principal Emmette Hurt says students at Woodrow Wilson High School have missed 18 days due to weather and gas curtailments by Columbia Gas of West Virginia. The school plans to conduct further actions in response to the disruptions.
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Woodrow Wilson High School
Emmette Hurt
Columbia Gas
West Virginia
Hurt
Jefferson Job Center Closed in West Virginia Water Shortage
The Flatwoods Job Corps Center in the Jefferson National Forest near Coeburn Virginia closed indefinitely due to damaged Coeburn water mains. 168 male trainees aged 16 to 21 sent home in West Virginia and Virginia. Administrative leave with pay granted as the center awaits repairs and reopening permission from the Philadelphia regional office.
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Flatwoods Job Corps Center
West Virginia
Virginia
Edwin Connelly
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Jefferson
Flatwoods Center
Job Corps
Philadelphia
Flatwoods
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Raleigh County Prosecuting Attorney's Office
Sheriff's Department
Beckley Women’s Club
Jeanny Miller
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