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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 23, 1998
Page
7
Tuesday night clear with lows 30 to 35. Wednesday partly cloudy with highs 55 to 60. Thursday rain likely and highs 50 to 55. Friday colder with a chance of light rain or snow and highs 40 to 45. Stream conditions listed for Bluestone Lake Summersville Lake and R Bailey Lake with contact numbers.
Residents recall the 1929 to 1992 era as the gym echoed with sports heroes and homecoming queens. After years of protest, budget pressures and consolidation, Clear Fork High closed, its building later found to be asbestos free following removal from the coal bin ceiling.
Residents dispute official tests on Clear Fork High asbestos. They cite broken windows releasing fibers and potential contamination of air ground and water, while Raleigh County Schools insist tests show zero asbestos except one positive spot. Certified specialists say air is clear and all asbestos removed, though locals plan independent testing.
The 120 mile I 79 corridor draws a deer hungry public, with 75 000 acres of public land nearby and hunters arriving days early. DNR estimates deer hunting adds 248 million to West Virginia’s economy as shops like Morrison’s rely on the season. Bucks set a record, with 102 038 harvested, besting 1995’s 100 034. Nonresident licenses reach about 41 000 annually.
Former interns describe a demanding lending hand and the stigma from Clinton era gossip. Many emphasize hard work beyond errands while facing questions from future employers. Despite controversy, competition remains fierce for the 700 to 800 unpaid slots.
U S representative Bob Wise calls a federal rule tying mountaintop removal permits to an economic development plan after mining. He urges EPA and state DEP to negotiate study terms and start a project to map damage to local water. He emphasizes swift response to distressed citizens' complaints.
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