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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1998
Page
14
Saturday night mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Sunday and Tuesday remain mostly cloudy with chances of showers and storms. Lows in the lower 50s and highs in the lower 70s. Stream condition numbers for Bluestone, Summersville, and R D Bailey Lakes are listed.
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Gov Cecil Underwood signs a stream mitigation bill praised by coal group leader Bill Raney as sending a message to the federal government. Trisko notes environmental critics and argues for utilities emissions focus. ozone and Clean Air Act phase two drive regional battles as governors seek plans. PSC chair Charlotte Lane touts deregulation as fuel for West Virginia coal exports while a task force studies the issue ahead of legislative action as association meetings continue at Glade Springs.
Nicholas County mine settling ponds near Leivasy release coal sludge into Hominy Creek a Gauley tributary. Kizer and Lady H. Coal faced charges for discharging beyond permit limits around November 1995. Chambers dropped Lady H. Coal from the case. Bond eased to allow interstate travel with restrictions. Potential penalties up to three years in prison and 250000 dollars fine.
Rep. Bob Wise lauded Randolph for a career shaping roads, bridges, water and sewer systems key to West Virginia and national growth. Wise credited him with urging gratitude from all Americans, noting Randolph’s 1985 call that citizenship isn’t taught in schools and many teachers lack knowledge of Flag Day.
The article profiles Powell a lifelong educator and activist from Glen Jean who rose from DuBois High School to champion education and public health. Her work with APPALRED and the coal mine health campaigns helped pass key legislation, while she volunteers on boards such as SALS and New River Family Health. Her faith and family remain central as she mentors youth and champions opportunity.
The Beckley Exhibition Coal Mine receives a $400,000 grant from the U S Department of Transportation to build a modern mining exhibit. The project, led by facility director Morris, will feature videos and a repurposed mining entrance to show how today’s mining is conducted and to extend tourist stays.
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