Weekend Outlook And Stream Condition Numbers
The extended forecast notes Saturday night partly cloudy with highs in the lower 80s. Monday features similar partly cloudy skies with lows in the lower 60s and highs in the mid 80s. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies with a chance of thunderstorms and mid-80s highs. Stream conditions are available at Bluestone Lake 466-0156 Summersville Lake 872-5809 R D Bailey Lake 664-9587.
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IRS overhaul eyed to curb refunds errors and aid honest taxpayers
The proposal would fire employees who cover up mistakes and allow hiring of up to 40 executives at salaries rivaling the vice president. It restructures offices by taxpayer categories, requires disclosure of refund denial reasons and handler contact numbers, and mandates local office numbers in directories. Experts warn most Americans would not benefit, while aiming to curb disputes with new burden shifts and penalties.
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Autoharp Enthusiasts Host 20th Anniversary Festival
Auto harp craftsman Orthey family headlines a five day autoharp festival featuring workshops contests and unique games like watermelon seed spitting and autoharp toss. judges select finalists from two rounds, prizes are handcrafted autoharps, with the top prize chosen first. local artists and groups perform, including Lost in the Woods. Havens include Dr. Herr, Carlos Plumley, and Shoshana Schwimmer.
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Tom Fladmark
George Orthey
Bryan Bowers
Seattle
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Augusta
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Privacy laws and Europe shape online data rules
A Georgia Tech survey finds 30 percent cite privacy as the Internet's top issue while 72 percent favor new laws and 82 percent oppose data resale. The FTC warns about children's data, and Europe tightens rules affecting U.S. firms with cross border operations. In Minnesota, Lake v Wal Mart explores privacy expectations after a nude photo incident. The piece contrasts U.S. self regulation with stricter European policy and notes loyalty programs complicate data use.
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Camille Ramsey Crowned 1998 Nicholas County Fair Queen
Camille Ramsey of Summersville is named the 1998 Nicholas County Fair queen after beating 11 other contestants. The Marshall University junior plans law school and a political career. First runner-up is Tracy Berry and second runner-up is Sarah Hughes, both from Summersville.
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Amanda Strader
Richwood
Kira Stilner
Craigsville
Poverty declines since 1993 but remains high for families
A study comparing 1992 1996 poverty rates with 1979 1983 shows wide state variation. In 1996 a family of four faced a poverty line of 16036 while a three person family faced 12516. West Virginia saw 40 percent of young children in poverty, Connecticut jumped 62 percent, Vermont fell 39 percent. Mothers education and single working parents explain part of the change, yet not all.
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