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| TODAY’S HOSPITAL REPORT Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 Williamson Memorial Hospital Admissons: Ellis Runyon of McCarr, Ky., Enoia Wolford of Warfield, Ky., Timothy Chambers of Hardy, Ky., Sara Cisco of Matewan |
| Bloggers to challenge stereotypes Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 CHARLESTON (AP) —There’s only 12 of them, but these bloggers are hoping to change the world’s view of West Virginians. |
| Investigators say fatal fire was arson Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Investigators announced Thursday they believe a fire which claimed the life of an as of yet unidentified individual was the result of arson. |
| Very Special Recognition... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 (Staff Photo/PAMELA SCOTT JOHNSON) The Tug Valley Red Cross recognized one its own Thursday. Aflex, Ky. resident Ernestine Maynard (right) is now a member of the Clara Barton Society after raising $13,000 for the American Red Cross. Maynard raised more money than any single person in the country. The Clara Barton Society honors Americans who share her caring and commitment through their generous support of the American Red Cross. Maynard is seen here being presented with the honor by Dr. Diane Shafer. |
| W.Va. leads in gambling growth as revenue share Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 CHARLESTON — West Virginia now ranks second only to Nevada in the share of its state budget that comes from gambling revenues. |
| White: Industry in midst of ‘boom’ Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 WILLIAMSON — “This is not your grandfather’s coal boom,” Gary G. White, president and CEO of International Resource Partners, said Thursday evening as the keynote speaker during the Tug Valley Mining Institute’s monthly meeting at the Brass Tree Restaurant. |
| Preparing For A Big Time... Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 (Staff Photo/JESSICA HATFIELD) Lonnie “Bones” Beck, Fisher's ATV World camera man, hangs a banner at Gilbert’s Larry Joe Harless Center for this weekend’s Fisher's ATV World Reunion event. |
| MSHA warns 16 companies Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 CHARLESTON — Federal Mine Safety and Health Administration officials said Thursday they told 16 U.S. mining companies they have patterns of violating health and safety rules and warned them to clean up their acts or face heightened enforcement. |
| Celtics revel in fans’ cheers at rally Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 BOSTON (AP) — Through a haze of his own cigar smoke, Paul Pierce peered through sleepless eyes at the sea of green-clad fans and thrust his golden MVP trophy skyward. |
| Kemp, Stults help Dodgers sweep last-place Reds Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 CINCINNATI (AP) — A grass-stained baseball was stuffed in the right pocket of Eric Stults’ tan slacks, a souvenir from the way he finished off Los Angeles’ three-game sweep. |
| Baisden scheduled to play in tonight’s North-South game Fri, 20 Jun 2008 07:35:11 -0500 SOUTH CHARLESTON – Burch’s Kevin Baisden is one of 24 players scheduled to participate in the North-South All-Star Classic tonight at the South Charleston Community Center. |
| Margaret Maynard Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 Margaret Maynard, 62, of Meta, Ky., passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at her residence. |
| Sheila Collins Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:02:19 -0500 Sheila Marie Collins, 50, of Shelbiana, Ky., passed away Thursday, June 19, 2008 at St. Joseph Hospital. |
| Walnut Springs lodge grand opening a success UNION — Rain and cloudy skies did not hamper the grand opening of the Campbell Lake Lodge at Walnut Springs last Saturday, according to Walnut Springs officials. |
| Something for all at Daniel Vineyards this weekend Good drinks. Good food. Good entertainment and a beautiful view. |
| Colorful creation Pat Mose, a flower designer in her third year with Greenbrier Nursery, looks over flowers. |
| Four injured in fiery Route 3 crash Two vehicles struck each other head-on and burst into flames Thursday morning, leaving at least one of four people injured in critical condition, authorities said. |
| A little light will make a big difference It was one of those impossible mornings. I needed to get to work early, and, of course, this would be the day the bunnies and the cat needed more attention. |
| On a roll When a family member has a stroke, suffers an injury with long-term consequences or falls prey to arthritis or disabilities that come with aging, climbing steps becomes a major feat. |
| Our memories of Ryan Ellison will always be precious A tiny lamp has gone out on earth, but a loving flame now warms the universe. |
| No strike, no lockout pact signed Although a break in the five-month Greenbrier resort labor dispute came Friday with a “no strike, no lockout” agreement between labor and management, at least one top client is calling the latest development “too little, too late.” |
| Juvenile arrested in trail shooting A 17-year-old boy is in custody, accused of shooting a man in the head on the Lewis McManus Rails-to-Trails last week, Beckley police said. |
| Retiring pastor to be honored With the clarity that comes from a diverse ministry that spans four decades, the Rev. Daniel B. Johnson looks back with a sense of fulfillment and forward with a sense of anticipation. |
| Authorities: Four injured in interstate head-on collision Four people were injured Friday when two vehicles traveling on Interstate 64 collided head-on, authorities said. |
| Bird lovers flock to Hawks Nest for presentation ANSTED — Gasps of delight and wonder arose Friday at Hawks Nest State Park as toddlers, senior citizens and everyone in between enjoyed a presentation of endangered birds by Three Rivers Avian Center. |
| Resort, labor union sign 'no-strike, no lock-out agreement' A joint news release issued jointly Friday afternoon by The Greenbrier and the Greenbrier Council of Labor Union says the two parties have signed a “no strike, no lock-out agreement.” |
| Z-Way officials seek funds from delayed road projects Some members of the Beckley-Raleigh County Transportation Authority think unused funds sitting in the state Department of Transportation’s account from delayed or stalled road projects should be used to complete other projects. |
| The Great Seal of West Virginia explained The Great Seal of the State of West Virginia, which exhibits the motto ’Montani Semper Liberi’ below a farmer and a coal miner, is easily one of the most recognized symbols of the Mountain State. ... But did you know the state seal also has a reverse side? |
| State didn't have official flag until 1905 The state flag of West Virginia has a dark blue border on a white field. The state’s coat of arms is portrayed as the state seal in the center. Any West Virginia History student will tell you that. |
| State leads in gambling growth to satisfy budget West Virginia now ranks second only to Nevada in the share of its state budget that comes from gambling revenues. |
| Beckley, Greenbrier chambers issue credit card fraud alert |
| Hotel, labor union talks on again Another round of talks in the five-month-old labor dispute between The Greenbrier and the Council of Labor Unions is expected today in White Sulphur Springs. |
| Democratic convention a ‘family affair’ Ever since anti-war candidate George McGovern tried to win the White House back in 1972, there has been a token of Love at the Democratic National Convention. |
| Juneteenth festival recognizes achievements in the community The fourth annual Juneteenth Multicultural Festival kicked off Thursday evening at Tamarack with the Spirit of Change Honors at the Hulett C. Smith Theater. |
| Kids audition to be ‘smarter’ fifth-graders Most children are not happy campers after a test, but 10-year-old Blake Thompson was literally jumping up and down. |
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| Burning Rock Two weeks and counting ... |
| Fayette pharmacy robbed; suspects at-large State Police say they are searching for a robbery suspect who jumped over a Fayette County pharmacy counter with a semi-automatic gun in hand. |
| Deputies charge two people with robbing a corpse Two people were arrested Wednesday in connection with robbing a corpse, according to Wyoming County Sheriff C.S. Parker. |
| 26-year-old man facing time in prison after arson plea A Beckley man faces up to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty in Raleigh County Circuit Court Thursday to first-degree arson. |
| Man wanted for stealing leukemia charity’s quarters Police say a Beckley man may have only stolen loose change — but this change would have gone to a leukemia charity. |
| Meadow Bridge’s Bennett hoping to contribute in North-South game INSTITUTE — Coming from a small school like Meadow Bridge, Justin Bennett has had to adjust to all the attention he and his South teammates have received while preparing for tonight’s North-South All Star Football Classic at Charleston’s Laidley Field. |
| Meadows wronged by MSAC once again Longtime readers of this column may remember the ongoing debate I had with West Virginia University offensive lineman Jeremy Sheffey about the validity of the respective college football polls. |
| Cox keeps rolling along Joe Cox has been on a hot streak at Beckley Motor Speedway. |
| Marshall fans establish trust for Goddard family When Johnathan Goddard joined the Marshall University football team, his family was quickly taken in by members of an online Marshall fan site who faithfully met for tailgate parties at games both home and away. |
| Thomas among those to box on Fayetteville card Howard Hammontree believes boxing has too great a following in this area to be ignored. |
| Shaffer drives past field Zeke Shaffer said he wasn’t expecting a lot coming into Thursday’s U.S. Junior Amateur qualifier at Glade Springs. |
| Cook hopes to make his presence felt INSTITUTE — Stubborn and tenacious. |
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