South Carolina lawmakers clash over West Virginia roads
In a sharp clash over federal funding, U S Rep Bob Inglis and Sen Fritz Hollings sparred in a C SPAN debate about Byrd and roads. SC lawmakers mocked Charleston while WV projects spurred growth, prompting calls for apologies and a broader view of regional development.
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U.S
Bob Inglis
R-S.c
C-Span
Fritz Hollings
D-S.c
Robert C. Byrd
D-W.va
Inglis
South Carolina
Charleston
Southern Legislative Conference
Capital City
Charleston-area
Ol’ Strom Thurmond
Byrd
Washington
Thurmond
Hollings
Palmetto State
Mountain State
del. Lacy Wright
D McDowell
Firefighters and Ruritan Club Feud Highlighted by Miscommunication
The Pipestem Volunteer Fire Department explains no members overlap with the Pipestem Raritan Club and notes two years since the last firefighter left the Raritan Club. It welcomes public attendance at meetings, but guests are rare. The department seeks a long-term lease for the expanded building while denying funding or full takeover requests from the Ruritan Club.
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Pipestem Raritan Club
Raritan Club
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Pipestem Volunteer Fire Department
Ruritan Club
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Raritan
U S 219 Corridor Debate Draws Monroe County Critique
Readers debate the U S 219 Upgrade plan for Monroe County linking I 64 near Lewisburg to U S 460 in Virginia. The Monroe 219 group urges restoring existing roads to protect homes and farms, while opponents warn against limited access highways and increased development. The letter also argues for cautious mountaintop mining policy amid West Virginia's coal economy and energy needs.
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Mingo-Logan
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Boone County
West Virginia
Congress
Oprah shows slavery impact through reenactment experience
Clarence Page reflects on Oprah Winfrey's blindfolded foray into a slave reenactment in Maryland and the broader surge of media interest in slavery. He notes the emotional impact on Winfrey, the educational potential for Beloved and Afr icans in America, and the need to confront racism openly to progress.
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Oprah Winfrey
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Alex Haley
Steven Spielberg
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Ira Berlin
Massachusetts
Clarence Page
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