Beckley-Stratton School Faces Air Quality and Tech Glitches
Beckley-Stratton Junior High, a $7 million facility in Raleigh County, reports ongoing technical problems including carbon monoxide in gym and dressing rooms as autumn use begins. Superintendent Dwight Dials pledges fixes, openness, and no Band-Aids while contractors must address vent and heating system failures under warranty.
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Raleigh
Dwight Dials
Beckley-Stratton
Dials
Beckley
Stratton
West Virginia Amendment 1 Key Ballot Issue Mistranscription
Secretary of State warns voters of a typo in Amendment 1 text affecting bonds approval rules. Officials will post notices at precincts and voting booths to explain corrected language and encourage a Yes on 1 vote for infrastructure funding while preserving safeguards.
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Ken Hechler
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West Virginia voters urged to reject two broad amendments
West Virginians on November 3 are urged to vote no on two constitutional amendments. Amendment 1 would allow tax incentives via tax increment financing for selected businesses, with long term tax relief to benefit bondholders. Amendment 2 would enable creation of specialized courts, potentially weakening judicial separation of powers.
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West Virginia
Justices of the Peace
Common Pleas
NAFTA Critique Says It Violates Constitution and Hurts Jobs
The text argues NAFTA bypasses required Senate two thirds approval, claims it harms communities and workers. It cites U S job losses near 500 000 and a 22 billion trade deficit with Mexico, while Mexico sees 38 percent higher productivity yet 21 percent wage drops. Canada loses 137 000 high paying industrial jobs. The piece portrays NAFTA as empowering Wall Street and multinationals, lowering wages, eroding protections, and forcing cross border competition with weaker environmental and safety standards. It urges contacting President Clinton with discontent.
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Matriarch thanks Raleigh General for life saving care
A Raleigh General Hospital patient story honors the doctors and nurses who saved David H. Duff after a massive heart attack on August 6. He was flown to Charleston Memorial Hospital, where medical staff continued life preserving efforts. The family thanks God and all caregivers and commends Beckley for supporting Virginians' coal industry and DEP regulations.
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Raleigh General
David H. Duff
Charleston
Charleston Memorial Hospital
Yousaf
Beckley
Motorist thanks Eller Subaru for help on trip home
A Beckley motorist thanks Eller Subaru on Appalachian Drive after an exhaust problem nearly stranded them. The staff provided kind assistance, fixed the exhaust, and ensured the trip home was safe and sound.
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Eller Subaru
Appalachian Drive
Beckley
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