10 Jul 1998
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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 10, 1998
Page
1
Local newsday listings show regional sections and contact numbers for Fayette and Wyoming counties. The notices include phone lines for subscriptions and customer service along with a Beckley WV mailing address for circulation and inquiries.
Bank One executive Nancy Kissinger presented a check to the College of West Virginia Small Business Development Center in Beckley to support ongoing operations. Since 1996 the center has aided 55 southern West Virginia businesses with loans over 5.1 million dollars, creating about 180 local jobs and earning the state’s Outstanding Center honor in May from the SBA West Virginia office.
Forty gospel groups perform this week at Summersville Music Park Campground starting Thursday morning and ending Sunday night. Acts include Happy Melody Group Primitive Quarter and Brighterside Quarter. Daily tickets $18 or $42 for three days. Camping available. State Route 41 north, near U.S. Route 19 intersection. Call 304-872-3145 for details.
Beckley Police Department honors Detective Sgt Gary Lemon as officer of the week. He serves as intake officer specializing in fraud and forgery and holds local high school ties. Cards available Saturday 8 am to 4 pm at Main Street station. sponsorship by First State Bank & Trust.
Ghost tours at White Horse Bed and Breakfast and a candlelit walk on Fayette Street lead a weekend of public events across Raleigh and Greenbrier counties. The schedule includes Honey in the Rock at Cliffside Amphitheater, a bookmobile stops tour, senior center gatherings, church talks, and a John Henry Days Festival with multiple community activities.
The Home Builders Association of West Virginia and Contractor's License Center offer a two day study workshop for contractors to prepare for the state contractor examinations. It covers business and law, estimating reading plans, code and other exam subjects. The Aug. 8 and 9 session at the Charleston Civic Center aligns with the Aug. 12 Charleston exam. For details call (304) 342-5176.
Reports dated yesterday morning note multiple incidents across Beckley including disturbances at Lonestar Steakhouse on Broadway, forgery near Harper Road, vandalism on Fireco Road, vehicle accidents on Route 61 and city blocks, larceny in Crab Orchard and Soak Creek areas, and threats or harassment on Harper Road and Soak Creek.
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