24 Sep 1998
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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1998
Page
1
Officials want a careful pace revising Raleigh County zoning ordinance amid a history of protests. Bill Baker cites past resistance and halted hearings on Sept 12 1990 as a warning against railroaded changes. Opponents tore up papers and demanded consideration of residents’ concerns.
Raleigh County Commission created the Community Development Committee to map the county’s future. Commissioner Bill Baker said the panel should have recommendations ready by year’s end. Clayton Terry noted plans to suggest changes to county laws, including codes for building and sewage treatment.
Commissioner Bill Baker asserts the county must advance a revision of the zoning ordinance, outlining steps required for progress and the political support needed to move ahead with changes.
Johnny Mann resigns as Summers County's only city police chief leaving a six member department vacant. Tim Adkins becomes acting chief pending council approval and vows no major changes while easing into new duties. Mann had led the force since 1994 after reorganizing with the sheriff's department.
Senate auditors warned lax security let a dozen SSA employees sell 20 000 records to credit card thieves and veterans records on 25 million to hackers. A New York City fraud ring paid insiders 10 to 50 per file and netted over 70 million before 1997.
Jill Gwinn, new executive director of United Way of Southern West Virginia, urges broad small gifts to make a big difference. She notes 99.25 percent of funds stay locally and leads the 1999 campaign targeting 315000 dollars for 24 agencies in Raleigh Fayette and Nicholas counties.
Brooks & Dunn won their seventh straight best vocal duo award at the Country Music Association event in Nashville. Hosts Vince Gill and presenters highlighted the long run since The Judds, with Kix Brooks and Ronnie Dunn noted for hits like Boot Scootin Boogie and If You See Her. Other honors went to Wariner and Kirsch for Holes in the Floor of Heaven and Tim McGraw for Everywhere as best album. The Dixie Chicks took best vocal group.
The drawing summary lists Lotto West Virginia 3 9 2 2 red ball, Daily 4 25 17, Cash 4 Life 39 53 98 99, Powerball 1 5 21 22 42 with Powerball 18. Jackpot reaches 42.9 million dollars.
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