Rainelle records turmoil stalls Rainelle audit progress
In Greenbrier County Rainelle officials clash over missing fiscal records amid a looming town audit. Mayor Eugene McKenzie and Town Recorder Philip Adams trade blame while Monroe County approves employee raises and a $77,335 year-end surplus. West Virginia Lottery projects a surplus but raises concerns over gambling's social costs. Shoney's abandons beer plans after customer protest praising family dining.
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Greenbrier County
Rainelle
Eugene McKenzie
Philip Adams
Adams
McKenzie
Monroe County
Monroe County Commission
Monroe
Monroe Commission
West Virginia
Florida
Shoney’s
Sandy McCaffrey
Associated Press
Death of Rev Ralph Wells 74 Mount Hope remembered as faithful contributor
The Register-Herald notes the passing of Rev Ralph Wells 74 of Mount Hope a frequent guest columnist. He recalled the region’s simpler days and valued old time values. Wells active in charity and humanitarian efforts and appeared in the movie Matewan.
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Register-Herald
Ralph Wells
Mount Hope
Wells
West Virginia
Dan Page
Checkers
Matewan
the Register-Herald
Mountaintop removal debate exposed by WV readers
Readers blast West Virginia politicians over mountaintop removal. They accuse John D Rockefeller IV of pressuring federal strip mine policy in 1977 and argue Rockefeller, Clinton, Carter aided decapitation of mountains. They urge further interviews with Hechler, McGraw, Gates, and others.
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Annix Porterfield
West Virginia
Sen
Jay Rockefeller
Rockefeller
Clinton
John D. Rockefeller IV
Washington
U.S. Senate
Carter
Senate
Subcommittee On Energy and Natural Resources
Ken Hechler
Darrell McGraw
Bob Gates
West
MASTER project rewards students with five scholarships
The Marion Meadows concerts funded five $200 college scholarships for four graduating seniors: Lumer Tilley, Christopher Rogar, William Wicks (two awards including the Otha Meadows Sr. Memorial), and Daniel Waller. Thanks were given to sponsors such as Phillips Machine Service, Pets n Things, Professional Management Consultants, S&L Upholsterer Inc., The Butcher Block, The Children’s Clinic, State Farm Insurance, Serendipity Coffee House, Moore’s Barber and Beauty Shop, Western Auto, Davis Chiropractic, Jarrell’s Pharmacy, Appalachian Regional Hospital Kid Care, Dixon Financial Service, Computer Village, CellularOne, Star-Life Promotions, Bank of Raleigh, United National Bank, Beckley Federal Savings Bank, and Taylor Book Store.
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Marion Meadows
Lumer Tilley
Christopher Rogar
William Wicks
Otha Meadows Sr
Daniel Waller
Master Project
Phillips Machine Service
Pets ’N Things
Professional Management Consultants
S&l
Western Auto
Davis Chiropractic
Jarrell’s Pharmacy
Appalachian Regional Hospital Kid Care
Dixon Financial Service
Computer Village
CellularOne
Star-Life Promotions
Bank of Raleigh
United National Bank
Beckley Federal Savings Bank
Taylor Bookstore
Peace Process Eclipsed by Fringe Orange Marches
The peace effort in Northern Ireland falters as Orange Order marches through Catholic districts trigger clashes. Tear gas, roadblocks, arson, and riots erupt when routes are contested, with deaths possible from sectarian violence. The piece condemns taunting for a 308 year old victory and calls for renewed tolerance and spirit.
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Northern Ireland
Orange Order
Ireland
Orange Orders
Editor Letter Submission Rules From The Register Herald
The Register Herald outlines policy requiring signed letters with address and daytime phone, edits for clarity, and a 300 word limit with possible exceptions. Submissions may be sent to Beckley West Virginia by mail fax or email.
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Register-Herald.com
Question of the Week prompts debate on global warming existence
A reader asks for views on global warming consensus while recalling last week's query about 2000 election frontrunners. The July Texas Monthly cites Gov. George W Bush as GOP frontrunner, and some readers suggest Bill Gates as a Democratic nominee, though this opinion reflects personal sentiment rather than formal party positions.
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Texas Monthly
Gov
George W.) Bush
Prayer and industry in Fayette County tied to luck and outsiders
Neale R. Clark reflects on twenty five years in journalism and the push for out of state industry. He recalls vague campaigns promising economic relief, the lack of specifics on Fayetteville needs, and a humorous parable about prayer and unintended outcomes, suggesting residents may have prayed for industry and got tourists instead.
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Fayetteville
Nesta
Pearly Gates
Saint Peter
Earth
Grand Canyon
Peter
Minnesota
Neale R. Clark
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Graw
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Barbara Claytor
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