August construction permits total exceeds 303000 in Beckley
The city issued more than 303000 in construction permits in August, with 1000 plus for a Town and Country Restaurant addition at 1520 Eisenhower Drive the only large commercial project. Permit fees reached 1156, detailing numerous remodeling and additions for residents and local businesses.
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Beckley
Eisenhower Drive
Nima M. Rogers
Stansbury St
Robert A. Washington
Massey St
Sam and Josephine Miser
City Ave
Dias Floral Co
Francis Edwards
St. Kanawha St
Hubert Neal
Westwood Dr
Prince AL Clyburn Jr
Harold
Eve
Vine St
HI. Kale
David Adams
Sterling St
4-H All Stars establish Harley V Cutlip Scholarship Fund
West Virginia 4-H All Stars plan a conference at Jackson's Mill September 15 to 17 to officially kickoff the Harley V Cutlip Scholarship Fund. Officials call for advance contributions to reach a $10 000 goal before Harley Cutlip retires. The fund aims to provide 70 to 80 annual $7 scholarships to the State 4-H Career Development Camp. Contributions may be mailed to Emma Skidmore treasurer State 4-H Camp Jacksons Mill Weston WV 26452. The conference theme is Accentuate the Positive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Jackson’s Mill
Harley V. Cutlip
James V. Morris
Harley
Herbert
Cy” Young
All-Stars
Cutlip
Morris
Emma Skidmore
Weston
W. Va
Beatrice Gladwell
Buckeye
Landlord Seizes Renters Home Over Unpaid Bill
The Renter family faced eviction after missing a month’s rent to cover hospital costs. A constable issued a distress warrant, an auction notice followed, and their goods were listed with no prior hearing. The incident cites due process violations per West Virginia and U.S. constitutions. Legal aid and Appalachian Defense Fund urged contact for help.
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Appalachian
Rick
Dora
Renter
Nana
West Virginia
United States
Deadlines for Vietnam Era Veterans to Return to Civilian Life
Huntington VA official outlines key deadlines for Vietnam era veterans. Highlights include reporting address to Selective Service within ten days, registering with the Selective Service in thirty days, seeking reemployment within nine days, and applying for VA GI services within a year for life insurance, disability ratings, dental care, education, and unemployment options. Nixon notes 72 veterans centers nationwide stand ready to assist in reintegration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Nixon
Huntington Veterans Administration
Selective Service
State
Labor Department
Nixon
Veterans Assistance
Outdoor West Virginia dramas end season in drizzle
Final performances of Hatfields and McCoys and Honey in the Rock closed a weather-scarred season. Attendance totals: Honey 15,459 for 11 years of the WV show, Hatfields 26,348, with overall 42,007 and four rainouts among 68 shows. Producer Augustine plans next season and park expansion.
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West Virginia
Hatfields
Augustine
Susquehanna University
Selinsgrove
Grandview State Park
Kentucky
West
Laurita Campaigns At Stover Reunion
GOP candidate Joseph Laurita spoke at a large Stover family reunion promising to bring the attorney general’s office services to the local level. He highlighted drug abuse as a top issue and noted 60 drug arrests in Monongalia County plus 50 gambling convictions, urging a statewide crackdown and aid to local law enforcement. The event drew a smaller crowd due to weather. other candidates advanced for Raleigh County sheriff and House of Delegates. Everett Stover was named the oldest man present and Erick Jason Stover the youngest attendee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GOP
Joseph Laurita
West Virginia
Monongalia
Laurita
Monongalia County
Westin Virginia
Stover
Emerson Stover
Raleigh County
Will Stover Jr
Wayne, Mich
Shady Spring Students Enter State Vocational Judging Contest
Shady Spring participants join about 500 vocational agriculture students and teachers from state high schools at the 49th annual contest at West Virginia University. Three students per school form a judging team covering nine topics including dairy cattle crops and milk quality. Awards go to top teams and individuals. Morgantown Chamber aids housing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia University
Future Farmers of America
WVU Committee On Agricultural Education
College of Agriculture and Forestry
Vocational Division
State Department of Education
Morgantown
Chamber of Commerce
Rising malpractice suits take toll on medical field
Dr. George E. Shambaugh Jr. notes in the Transactions of the AMA Ophthalmology Otolaryngology that high risk patients are sent home to die to avoid lawsuits, tests raise costs, malpractice insurance drives expenses, and doctors spend days in court rather than operating to help patients.
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New York
UPS
America
George E. Shambaugh Jr
Chicago
Journal of the
American Academy of Ophthalmology
Otolaryngology
Rockefeller Aims Three Health Goals for West Virginia
Democratic candidate John D. Rockefeller IV outlined three health care goals at a Labor Day event in Charleston. He urged securing federal funds to upgrade general hospitals, expanding mobile health units, and attracting more doctors to the state to improve emergency access and care.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
West Virginia
John D. Rockefeller IV
Rockefeller
St. George
Pumpkin stolen from Long Baton contestant roan
Keith Roan a 42 year old bricklayer reported his 25 pound pumpkin stolen five months into growth for the local horticultural club contest He said he won last year and suspects a single large footprint implies an adult thief He plans to enter a smaller reserve pumpkin though he doubts it will win.
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Long Baton
England
UPI
Keith Roan
Roan
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Raleigh County Vocational School
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George Hairston
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Roy Rogers
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Mansour Howard Jr
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J. T. Dinnsmore
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Goldie Rhodes
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Arcole, Inc
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Estel Little
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Angeline Amato
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Beckley Glass Co
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Avon St
Lillian P. Atkinson
Beuren Atkinson
J. L. Bly
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P. P. Stover
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John E. Prince
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Witherspoon St
Felix Vaughn
Warrenizing
Fountain Terrace
Oak Hill
Prince & Neville
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Pinecrest Sanitarium
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Beckley National Bank
FDIC
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Stover Reunion
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