Governor leads ASP dedication at Guyan Valley Housing Center
Governor Cecil Underwood attended the Appalachia Service Project dedication ceremony for the Guyan Valley Housing Services Center in Wyoming County. He praised ASP volunteers including his daughter Cecilia Baker and son-in-law Michael, noting their long involvement since Atlanta, and emphasized volunteering to promote self reliance over government aid. The center, housed in the former Guyan Valley School, offers home repair using donated materials and labor with on site lodging for volunteers.
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Cecil Underwood
Appalachia Service Project
Guyan Valley
Johnson City
Tenn
Underwood
ASP
Cecilia Baker
Michael
Bakers
Atlanta
Bill Campbell
Wyoming County Center
Wyoming County
Guyan Valley Housing Services Center
Joe Schlatter
Turnpike Accidents Baffle West Virginia Officials
Authorities investigate a spate of turnpike wrecks near the Mahan to Standard area north of the Fayette Kanawha line. Friday's two tractor trailers collided after one driver fell asleep. Thursday a single truck tipped while carrying aluminum and light bulbs. Tuesday a fatal three vehicle crash occurred involving an Ohio man. Officials note no curves after mile 72 and deny the area is dangerous, citing unrelated causes.
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West Virginia
Marsha Freid
White Hall
Ohio
Freid
Mahan
Turnpike
Mingo County airport plans mountain removal for expansion
Mingo County Airport Authority seeks an engineering study to remove a southeast runway obstruction mountain. The plan, funded by federal funds, aims to extend the 3,500 foot runway by 1,000 feet to allow business jets and night operations, with an environmental impact statement required.
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Beverly
Mingo County
UMW President to Speak at Matewan Massacre Anniversary
United Mine Workers President Cecil Roberts will headline the 10th annual Matewan Massacre commemoration on May 19 at Matewan Town Hall to mark the 1920 gunfight seen as a turning point in labor history and miners’ rights. The event recalls agents from Baldwin-Felts evicting striking miners, highlighting miners’ courage and the harsh operator response.
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Matewan
United Mine Workers
Cecil Roberts
Matewan’s
Organized Labor
UMWA
West Virginia
Roberts
America
Erator
Baldwin- Felts Detective Agency
Bluefield
Mingo County
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