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| Reid stresses nation’s great need for coal Fri, 16 May 2008 14:55:09 -0500 WILLIAMSON — Bill Reid, publisher and managing editor of Coal News, was the keynote speaker at Thursday’s Tug Valley Mining Institute meeting. |
| Hatfield remains gracious after ‘shocking’ loss Fri, 16 May 2008 14:56:06 -0500 WILLIAMSON — As the results started rolling into election headquarters Tuesday night, it quickly became apparent the Mingo County Sheriff’s race had all the earmarks of a blowout. |
| BOH approves sanitarian’s medical leave Fri, 16 May 2008 14:56:06 -0500 WILLIAMSON – Some revisions and added assignments of duties among personnel of the Mingo County Health Department will take place in succeeding weeks during the absence of Registered Sanitarian Sam Harmon while on medical leave. |
| TODAY’S JAIL REPORT Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Southwestern Regional Jail HOLDEN –– The following individuals were arrested by area law enforcement and remanded to Holden’s Southwestern Regional Jail: |
| TODAY’S HOSPITAL REPORT Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Williamson Memorial Hospital Admissions: John Woodell of North Matewan, Ariel Hatfield of Hardy, Ky., Regina Smith of Delbarton, Betty Blair of Thacker |
| EYEING GREATNESS Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 BELFRY, Ky. — Belfry Middle School joined 47 exemplary middle schools chosen nationally as “Schools to Watch” during an awards ceremony Thursday held in the school’s gymnasium. |
| Boil water advisory issued for Martin Co. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 INEZ, Ky. — A boil water advisory has been issued by Joe Hammond of the Martin County Water District and Damon White of the division of water in Hazard, Ky. for water customers in Inez beginning at Cassidy Avenue and the Inez Swimming Pool and ending at the intersection of Route 3 and Route 40. |
| Top of the Class... Fri, 16 May 2008 08:27:13 -0500 (Staff photo/JEREMY REYNOLDS) The Williamson Kiwanis Club recently held their 25th annual “Top of the Class” banquet at the Brass Tree Restaurant in Williamson this week honoring area valedictorians. Students who received honors at the banquet are as follows: from Belfry High School; Kiki Bentley, Adam Bowens, Shae Deskins, B.K. Farley, Hope Masters, Erica Rosen and Gage Wallace: from Burch High Schoo; Brittany Smith: from Gilbert High School; Peter Kirkpatrick: from Matewan High School; Evon Christian: from Omega Bible Academy; Sarah Danielle Hoffman: from Phelps High School; Lacey Ferrell II: from Pike County Central High School; Elizabeth Buckley and Tyson Mauk: from Regional Christian Schoo; Rodney Chambers: from Sheldon Clark High School; Randi Goble, Alyssa Howell, Kyle Kirk, and Jerrica Moore: from Tug Valley High School; William Dempsey: from Williamson High School; Marissa Grace and Christopher Ooten. Congratulations to each of these students. |
| McCain to stump in W.Va. Fri, 16 May 2008 08:27:13 -0500 ST. ALBANS (AP) — John McCain is bringing his Republican presidential campaign to West Virginia. |
| Marlins-Reds postponed because of poor weather Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 CINCINNATI (AP) — After a postponement Thursday night, the Cincinnati Reds kept their pitching plans intact for this weekend against Cleveland. And that means a marquee matchup: Edinson Volquez vs. Cliff Lee. |
| Williamson hoping to do well at state track championships Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 WILLIAMSON – When the Williamson High School track and field team competes in the state track championships this weekend, they have one goal in mind – win as many events as possible. |
| Women hope to change look of auto racing Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Despite vastly different personalities and resumes, the women of this year’s Indy 500 share a common goal: Each believes she can change the face of auto racing in her own way. |
| Tommy Russell Jr. Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Tommy Joe Russell Jr., 48, of Pikeville, Ky. passed away Thursday, May, 15 2008 at his residence. |
| Lindberg Canterbury Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Lindberg “Cannonball” Canterbury, 80, of Ravenswood passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at Jackson General Hospital of Ripley. |
| Oretha Dotson Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Oretha Faye Robinson Dotson, 78, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Martin County, Ky. passed away Thursday, May 15, 2008. She was the daughter of the late Oliver and Edna Robinson. She is survived by her son, George B. Stepp and daughter-in-law Wanda of Ocala, Fla. She is also survived by three grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. |
| Virginia King Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Virginia D. King, 79, of Ravenswood, passed away Tuesday, May 13, 2008 at Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital in Parkersburg. |
| Lois Eanes Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Lois Jean Eanes, 80, of Blackberry City passed away Monday, May 12, 2008 at the Logan Regional Medical Center. |
| Barnes Gillespie Fri, 16 May 2008 07:35:42 -0500 Barnes Gillespie, 80, husband of Yvonne Blackburn Gillespie for 59 years, died Wednesday, May 14, 2008. |
| Cranberry Hardwoods announces acquisition of Kenmack Lumber Cranberry Hardwoods of Beckley announced Friday that its affiliate, Cranberry Lumber Co., has completed the acquisition of the operating assets of Newport, Ohio-based Kenmack Lumber Co. |
| Toyota Tacomas get extended warranty Toyota officials say they have received reports that excessive corrosion of the frame has caused perforation of the metal on a small number of 1995 to 2000 Tacomas. |
| ‘Fallen ... Not Forgotten’ Bagpipes wailed in mourning Thursday and no fewer than 16 sets of police car lights flashed their silent lament in hues of red and blue along Court Street as Fayetteville commemorated National Law Enforcement Day, also known as Peace Officers Memorial Day. |
| An old dog can teach humans new tricks When I wrote a column about bunny wisdom a few weeks back, a friend who’s a passionate dog lover reminded me dogs can teach humans a few good lessons as well. |
| Beckley Gymnastics celebrating 25th anniversary When a homesick physical education teacher returned to Beckley after living in Massachusetts, opportunity tumbled right into her lap. |
| Out on the town! As executive director of the Women’s Resource Center 20 years ago, Debbie Short needed to find a major fundraiser for the nonprofit organization. It needed to be something fun, and it needed to bring in a substantial amount of money. |
| Ignorance of world outside the U.S. undermining our country I was shocked the other day while cleaning out one of my desk drawers. |
| Gas too steep? Visit your back yard Now that gas prices are threatening to explode right into orbit, West Virginia tourism leaders feel this could be a good summer for folks to stay home and check out some of the gems in their backyard. |
| Vote canvass not complete yet in Greenbrier County Greenbrier County Clerk B.J. Livesay said the official results of Tuesday’s primaries won’t be known until the beginning of next week. |
| Flood control project dedicated Kevin Wickey says conservation work is important. |
| Rockefeller blasts Bush on threatened farm bill veto All but 16 percent of the farm bill approved by the Senate is aimed at putting more money into food stamps and other nutritional programs sorely needed by struggling West Virginia families, Sen. Jay Rockefeller, D-W.Va., says. |
| Lawsuit claims state retirement plan members were defrauded A lawsuit claims teachers and other state employees covered by West Virginia’s only state-run 401(k)-style retirement plan are victims of fraud. |
| Lawyers given more time to file appeal for Michael Martin A Raleigh County circuit judge will allow attorneys for a man convicted in a Beckley police officer’s murder more time to file an appeal. |
| Judge in Scooter Libby case to speak in Beckley at bar association banquet U.S. District Judge Reggie B. Walton, who presided over the criminal case of Vice President Dick Cheney’s former chief of staff, Scooter Libby, will be the keynote speaker for the Mountain State Bar Association’s annual Awards Banquet and Gala on Saturday in Beckley. |
| City National gives $75,000 to back nonprofit groups City National Bank officials donated $75,000 to the Greater Greenbrier Valley Community Foundation — the largest single corporate donation in the foundation’s history — during a ceremony Thursday at the bank’s downtown Lewisburg office. |
| No agreement reached in Greenbrier, labor talks Wednesday’s negotiations between union and Greenbrier resort officials concerning labor contracts ended once again without a new agreement. The next meeting concerning the resort’s master agreement is scheduled for May 29. |
| Academy at MSU announces expansion to K-12 Dr. Jill Hopkins, head of The Academy at Mountain State University, says the vision of offering a K-12 education has been in place since the independent school opened its doors in 2003. |
| Public access to Gauley expanding The National Park Service is purchasing property from two West Virginia landowners to improve public access to the Gauley River. |
| Fire marshals investigate more arsons in Hinton State fire marshals say they are investigating three more fires in Hinton — two known to be intentionally set. |
| Obituaries, Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| Obituaries for Friday, May 16, 2008 |
| Thumbs, Saturday, May 17, 2008 |
| The big stage D’Antoni has reached the top of his profession Long before Mike D’Antoni became a household name in the NBA, the words “Mullens” and “basketball greatness” were synonymous. |
| Raleigh church vandalism remains under investigation Raleigh County sheriff’s detectives continue investigating an act of vandalism at a Stanaford Baptist church where the initials of a hate group were written on the chalkboard. |
| Hunter sustains gunshot wound A Summers County man was airlifted to a hospital after receiving a gunshot wound to the leg, authorities said. |
| Judge places Rupert man on probation for selling drugs A Greenbrier County man was placed on probation for 18 months for selling drugs. |
| Red Devils chasing history The Oak Hill girls team is looking to carve its own little notch of history this weekend at the state track meet at Laidley Field in Charleston. |
| Combines: Athletes get their name out Big Fayetteville sophomore Chase Lafferty is a big believer in high school combines. |
| Regionals washed out; Tigers lead Warriors 4-0 Whether it was from a downpour, like at Fayetteville, or the slow, steady rains at Coal City and Summersville, Thursday’s girls softball regionals were a wash. |
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