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UPLAND ROUNDUP: News from Southwest Virginia, Upland West Virginia
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
RAHALL REPORT: ‘Tis The Season to Discover West Virginia
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
I. Lewis “Scooter” Libby, Cheney’s Chief of Staff Indicted by Feds over CIA
Leak Probe
By HNN Staff
Friday, October 28, 2005
Bluefield City Board Backs Matz Hotel Renovation
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Expect Natural Gas Bills 17 to 31 Percent Higher in West Virginia This
Winter
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
THUMBS XLVI: Inflation: No Problem If You Don’t Eat or Drive; AEP Urged to Build IGCC Gasification Power Plant in WV; Iran’s President Openly Says What Other Israel-Haters Think
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
WV Division of Forestry Reorganized to Save Money
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Thursday, October 27, 2005
Bluefield VA Police Train for High-Conflict Situations
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Helen Thomas, Former Dean of White House Press Corps, to Keynote ACLU of WV
Bill of Rights Dinner
By HNN Staff
Rahall Applauds Bush Decision to Reverse Suspension of Davis-Bacon in
Katrina Areas
By HNN Staff
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Journalistic Fraud’: Prescient Look at Problems Afflicting The
New York Times
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Wednesday, October 26, 2005
VOICES FROM THE MOUNTAIN
On a Clear Day, You Can See Forever; Genealogy
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Byrd Meets with AEP CEO; Works to Help Attract New Coal Gasification Power
Plant to WV
By HNN Staff
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Rahall Opposes Cuts to Veterans’ Health Care
By HNN Staff
Tuesday, October 25, 2005
Bluefield, WV Chamber Marks Centennial
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce is celebrating a century of
service to the area this year. Many events are planned including the annual
banquet in November 2005. Stay tuned.
Photo by Craig Hammond
Bluefield Downtown Merchants Meet
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Right War?’ Probes Differences among American
Conservatives over Iraq War; Traditionalists, Neocons, Realists Differ on
Goals of Bush’s War on Terror
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
CONSUMER NEWS
Gasoline Prices Continue Downward Trend
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
RAHALL REPORT: Medicare Prescription Drug Program to Get Under Way; It’s a
Complicated Program and Gov’t Brochures are Confusing; Medicare Has Already
Detected Scams
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
Monday, October 24, 2005
Mistakes Doom Herd in 31-3 Loss to UTEP
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
‘Stay’: You’ll Instantly Find Yourself Hooked or Kick Yourself for Buying a
Ticket
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
MANN TALK: Christian Culture is Built on a Pagan Base
By Perry Mann
TV SERIES REVIEW…Continued
’Night Stalker’ Lacks Humor of 1974-75 Original
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Sunday, October 23, 2005
EDITORIAL: The WV Economy: Time’s a Wastin’
GUEST COMMENTARY: As Nature Designed Them
By Dennis McKeon
Classes on Writing Business Plan for SBA PRIME Loans Offered in Hinton
Beginning Oct. 28
By HNN Staff
Saturday, October 22, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: WV DHHR Pays $500,000 to Settle Freezing Death Case;
Virginia Tourism Increased Almost 9% in 2004 Over 2003
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BYRD’S EYE VIEW: Winning the Battle Against Breast Cancer
From the desk of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV)
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Sacking a Down City: Benson and the Saints Look Southwest
By Mike Bayham
LETTER TO THE EDITOR
Want Someone Really Qualified? Nominate Hechler for U.S. Supreme Court!
Friday, October 21, 2005
Common Sense Steps Can Prevent Forest Fires
By HNN Staff
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Tazewell Men Sentenced for Narcotics Distribution; Woman
Pleads on ID Theft Charges; Disaster Evacuation Law Changes Made; FSA Office
Closure Plan Scrapped; WV Trooper Honored for Lifesaving
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
DeLay Booked, Photographed and Posts Bond in Houston
By HNN Staff
Sustainable Communities Project Under Way in Braxton, Nicholas Counties
By HNN Staff
Rahall Supports Legislation Protecting Universal Service Fund, E-Rate
Program
By HNN Staff
Thursday, October 20, 2005
BOOK REVIEWS: ‘Outwitting History’ Recounts 25-Year Effort to Save Yiddish
Books; ‘Born to Kvetch’ Reveals Cultural Influence of Yiddish; ‘Yiddish with
Dick and Jane’ Parodies Popular Readers for Children
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Harrison Sentenced to 1-5 Years for Arson with Motor
Vehicle; WV Access Center Gets Grant; Union Mission Now Owns Motor Home
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: The French Quarter Revisited
By Mike Bayham
Byrd Efforts Yields $1 Million to RTI Railroad Research Program
By HNN Staff
Wednesday, October 19, 2005
It Looks Like Perp Walk Time for DeLay as Texas Court Issues Warrant
By HNN Staff
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Boucher Protests Proposed Farm Service Office Closings;
Utility Discount Program Offered in WV for Low Income Residents
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
TV SERIES REVIEW
Reworking of 1974-1975 ‘Kolchak: The Night Stalker’ Continues Horror
Tradition
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
CONSUMER NEWS
Gasoline Prices Continue Downward Trend
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Tuesday, October 18, 2005
FOR THE RECORD: EDITORIAL: Eminent Domain Abuse: It’s Here, It’s Now
Panel Slated in DC on Spread of Dual Citizenship Among Immigrants to U.S.
By HNN Staff
Johnson Calls for Efforts Against Expanding Eminent
Domain
By HNN Staff
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Drug Testing to Cost in Excess of $40,000 for Mercer
Schools; Centennial Fountain Re-Dedicated in Bluefield, WV
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
‘Proof’ Opens Friday, Oct. 21 at Greenbrier Valley Theatre
By HNN Staff
Monday, October 17, 2005
EDITORIAL: Eminent Domain Abuse: It’s Here, It’s Now
HE SAID/SHE SAID ON FILM
‘The Fog’ Is One Dense Turkey
By Tracey Bush and Tony Rutherford
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
'Proof': Excruciating Drama as Paltrow Once Again
Chases an Oscar Nomination
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
‘Elizabethtown’ Comedic, Symbolic Feel Good Fable on Life, Death, Hanging on
to What You Have
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
Summers County Native Turns Wood into Unique Pens, Pencils
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
MANN TALK: The Comfort and Mischief of Complacency
By Perry Mann
ON THE ROAD AGAIN: WV Wildlife Center Offers Up Close Views of Animals
By Chris Spencer
Huntington News Network Photographer
Sunday, October 16, 2005
Marshall 20 UAB 19
Photos By Chris Spencer
Huntington News Network Photographer
EVENTS: Railroad Days 2005 Debuts on Picture-Perfect Fall Day
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Saturday, October 15, 2005
Bluefield Union Mission Auxiliary Opens Second Chance Gift Shop
By Faith Phillips
Administrative Law Judge Grants Bluefield Gas 21% Hike
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Bluefield Florist Renovation Underway
Bluefield Florist in downtown Bluefield is presently undergoing a
complete interior makover at its Bland Street location. The new look will be
finished in time for the holidays.
THUMBS XLV: Nothing Grand About Grand Juries; Gadzooks! Finally a Manageable
Wall Street Journal Will Make Its Appearance; If the Economy is So Great,
Why Are All Those People Lining Up to File for Bankruptcy?
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
RAHALL REPORT: America Needs to Declare Its ENERGY Independence
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
Friday, October 14, 2005
Manchin Seeks Coal Liquefaction Facility, Infrastructure in West Virginia; Part of a ‘Comprehensive Plan to Implement Coal Conversion Technology’
By HNN Staff
NEWS ANALYSIS/COMMENTARY: Technology for Turning Coal into Liquid Fuel Has
Been Around for 80 Years; All We Need is Capital—and a Way to Stop Big Oil
from Killing the Efforts
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: BHS Teen Dies, Felony Charges Filed; Bluefield, VA
Annexes Land; Second Chances Helps Prisoners; Drug Arrests in Mercer
County; Princeton Changes Streets
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Fall Color Behind Schedule Throughout WV
By Chris Spencer
Huntington News Network Photographer
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Freakonomics’ Lives Up to Its Reputation as Quirky, Readable
Book on Real-Life Economic Models
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Rahall Applauds Release of State Quarter
By HNN Staff
WV Board of Education Recognizes 127 Exemplary Accreditation Status Schools
By HNN Staff
Thursday, October 13, 2005
UAW WV Community Action Program Endorses Re-election of Byrd
By HNN Staff
Byrd Supports Manchin’s Initiative on State’s Role in New National Energy
Strategy
By HNN Staff
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Frontier Communications Sustaining Large Losses in
Switch Box Break-ins; Bluefield, WV Anti Loitering Law Tabled
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
OLD DOMINION NEWS: Virginia General Services Honored; VA, WV Governors Seek
Energy Assistance Funding; VA Releases Violent Death Report
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BOOK REVIEW: ‘In the Shadow of the Law’ Has Legal Thriller Elements, But
It’s More of a Literary Documentary on Workings of a DC Law Firm
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
ENTERTAINMENT
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Greenbrier River Bridge Closed for Renovation in Hinton
By HNN Staff
She Said: Another Take on ‘Flightplan’ Just a C-List Movie from Lifeime;
‘Red Eye’ Superior Plane Thriller
By Tracey Bush
Wednesday, October 12, 2005
EDITORIAL: In Choice of Gould, Who Campaigned for Manchin, WV GOP Should Watch its Inclusiveness
‘W’s’ Wild Atop Latest WV Prep Ratings
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
Bluefield Gas Seeks 52.6% Boost in Natural Gas Prices – On Top of Previous
21%
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Teen Allegedly Fell from Moving Vehicle, In Critical
Condition; Virginia Permitting Half Pricing at Gas Pumps
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Insurance Commissioner: Auto, Homeowner Insurance Rates Have Been Reduced
By HNN Staff
Tuesday, October 11, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Athens Pedestrian Killed; Bramwell October Fest Draws
Brew Fans; Prison Job Fair Slated for BSC; Bluefield Man Pleads Guilty to
Marijuana Cultivation Charge; Richlands Man Pleads Guilty in Drug Case
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Gasoline Prices Declining in Face of Consumer Resistance
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
‘In Her Shoes’ Grapples with Family Tragedy with Smiles, Tears and
Reconciliation
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
Monday, October 10, 2005
BOOK REVIEW: ‘1491’ Blasts Away Every Preconception About Pre-Columbian
Western Hemisphere; Forget Everything You Learned in School!
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
‘The Gospel’ Delivers Positive Musical, Philosophical Entertainment, Message
-- Despite Predictable Prodigal along the Way; Grab Your Church Group, Dance
Them into the Film
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
MANN TALK: Criticizing Religious Irrationality
By Perry Mann
Sunday, October 9, 2005
Third Quarter Pushes VT Past Herd 41-14
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
THUMBS XLIV: Blast from the Past with L.A. Light Rail Proposal; Finally, Fair Treatment for Maligned Aaron Burr
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Saturday, October 8, 2005
The brilliant colors of autumn line North Street in Bluefield Friday
afternoon, Oct. 7, 2005.
Craig Hammond photo
Rahall Calls on Congress to Help WV Families Combat Soaring Gas, Heating
Costs
By HNN Staff
THE MANCHIN REPORT: Two State Landmarks to be Celebrated with Weekend Events
by Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
RAHALL REPORT: Early Diagnosis of Cancer Saves Lives
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
Friday, October 7, 2005
Manchin Gives Distinguished Mountaineer Award to Bluefield Photographer Mel
Grubb
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Highway to Help Katrina Aid Truck Leaves for Biloxi
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Bluefield Leaders Ponder Promoting City’s High-Speed Internet Capabilities
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Downtown Streetscape: Finally, it is Finished
by Jessica L. Hammond
Dr. Wides Visits Radio Active
by Craig Hammond
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Federal Court: Timothy Dowell Sr. Re-sentenced for Crack
Distribution, Kenneth Godsay Pleads Guilty to Mailing Threatening Letter;
Two Vehicles Collide on Deadly 460; Tazewell Court Has No Show for One,
Probation for Another
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Rahall Announces $524,000 in Small Business Development Grants
By HNN Staff
Thursday, October 6, 2005
Kercheval Declines Comment on George Johnson FCC Complaint
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Coal River Mountain Watch Says Manchin Broke Promise on Health Concerns at
Marsh Fork Elementary; CRMW Slams Manchin’s Review of Alleged Problems
By HNN Staff
BYRD’S EYE VIEW: Constitution Day 2005: A Great Success
From the desk of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV)
Johnson Campaign Files FCC Complaint Against Hoppy Kercheval, WV Radio Corp.
By HNN Staff
Herd Set for No. 3 Hokies Saturday in Blacksburg
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
Rethink Bluefield Meets Again
By Faith Phillips
Little Junk Store Thrift Shop Back in Downtown Hinton
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Wednesday, October 5, 2005
EVENTS: Railroad Days Slated Oct. 15-16, Oct. 22-23 in Hinton
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Katrina’s Wrath: Going Home, Part 1
By Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: Alice in Wonderland Lives…in American Trade Policy with China
By Joseph J. Honick
President, GMA International Ltd.
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Royal Rumble Set for Saturday in Blacksburg
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
GUEST OPINION: Capito Circles Byrd like a Vulture
By Nick Casey
West Virginia Democratic Party Chairman
Tuesday, October 4, 2005
Two Women in the Two Bluefields Have Something Very Vital in Common
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Virginia Man Injured in 460 Crash; McDowell County Town
of Davy Gets Grant; BSC’s CART Awarded Grant
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Vendetta’ Tells Little-Known Story of J. Edgar Hoover’s
Vicious Campaign Against His Most Famous G-Man
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
BAYHAM ON POLITICS: The Right Yells ‘Fire!’ Over High Court Nominee Miers
By Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: Ethics 101: The Case of the Raging TV Host
By John Ridgway
Bluefield Homecoming Photos
Photos by Craig Hammond
ACLU of WV Challenge to Sunday Hunting Ban to be Heard in Ritchie County
Court on Friday
By HNN Staff
Monday, October 3, 2005
NEWS ANALYSIS: Capito Decides to Hold onto Her House Seat, Not Challenge
Byrd
By HNN Staff
Groundbreaking Held for Crab Orchard Museum Expansion
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BYRD’S EYE VIEW: Take a Bite Out of High-Tech Crime
From the desk of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd (D-WV)
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
‘Serenity’: A Sci-Fi Space Opera that Carves an Intellectual, Swashbuckling
Niche—Despite Occasional Expository Lapses
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
Election Reform Coalition Praises Landmark Bill Passed in Special Session
By HNN Staff
MANN TALK: Rejoicing in Revealed Iniquity
By Perry Mann
COMMENTARY: Yes, Virginia (and West Virginia), There is a Double Standard
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Sunday, October 2, 2005
Marshall Gets First-Ever C-USA Victory
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network
Saturday, October 1, 2005
THE MANCHIN REPORT: Building the Foundation for a Healthier West Virginia
by Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
RAHALL REPORT: Volunteers of America
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
Friday, September 30, 2005
COMMENTARY: Does Beckley REALLY Need More Byrd Money?
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Bluefield Explores Developing Equestrian Center with Princeton
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Mercer County: One in a Hundred as a Place for Young People
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network
Byrd Funds Released for Beckley Revitalization
By HNN Staff
Byrd-Secured Funds on the Way for McDowell County Federal Prison Site
By HNN Staff
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Politically Incorrect Guide to Islam’ Explodes Myths about
Peaceful Nature of Islam by Quoting Qur’an, Muslims, Reputable Sources
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Rahall Says He Will be Monitoring Beckley VA Transportation Arrangement
Closely
By HNN Staff
West Virginia Symphony Orchestra Comes to Bluefield
By Craig Hammond
Thursday, September 29, 2005
Huntington District Army Corps of Engineers: Missions Range from Water Projects to Recreation, Fish and Wildlife
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Buchanan Mine Repairs Expected to be Done in November;
Retail Site Proposed for Bluefield, Va. Storm Water Retention Pond
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Inman Ready to Hit the Ground in Herd Home Opener
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
WV Bar Association’s Award of Merit Presented to G. Thomas Battle
By HNN Staff
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Eddie’s Ready to Leave: NOPD Chief Quits
By Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: City, Metro Editors Forming Specialty Group; NAREE Past
President Asks: ‘What Took You So Long?’
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Wednesday, September 28, 2005
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
C-USA Announces Bowl Affiliations, Qualification Rules for Bowl Championship Series
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
Tuesday, September 27, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Ernest Jeffrey Meadows Sentenced After Pleading Guilty; Woman Wounded Fleeing Bluefield Gun Battle; Cobalt Crashes as Gunfire Erupts
Compiled by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Don't Forget Man's Best Friend.
by Craig Hammond
Here's a group of evacuees that won't rape, loot, and pillage. Any community in the country will roll out the red carpet for these creatures..
Beating the High Cost of Gasoline
Photo by Craig Hammond
Carl Sayer (center), James Foutch (right), and Bubby Milan (left) saddle up
on three of Sayers horses to pick up a few items at the grocery store in
Matoaka, WV Sunday morning, Sept. 25, 2005. A bale of hay will go a lot
farther then a gallon of gas these days.
Citizens' Group Awaits Governor's Marsh Fork Elementary Response
By HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Trader Joe's: A Perfect Piece in the Pullman Square Puzzle
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Jackie Adkins Serving as Acting Hinton Police Chief
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Coalwood Woman Charged in Wounding of Boyfriend; Bartley Area Man Seriously Injured in ATV Crash; BRMC Partners with Virginia Tech Affiliate
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Buckwheat: The Crop That Saved the West Virginia Highlands
By Stephen N. Reed
Monday, September 26, 2005
THUMBS XLIII: Ontario Delivers Blow Against Oppressive Religion; Marshall Field's Soon to be Macy's – the Horror; Catholic Church on Wrong Side of Gay Priests Issue
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
MANN TALK: The Miracle of Seeds to Meals
by Perry Mann
COMMENTARY: Are We Losing a Generation of Young Americans?
by Joseph J. Honick
Sunday, September 25, 2005
Capital High Wins Big at Spring Valley Marching Band Competition
By Chris Spencer
Huntington News Network Photographer
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: ‘Flightplan’: Grab Your Oxygen Mask Thriller, but It Had
Potential for more ‘Air Time’
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
COMMENTARY: Senator Duke: No, Not David…Bobby!
By Sebastian Tutte
BOOK REVIEW: ‘The Other War’ Probes Media Bias Against
Israel and How It’s Changing; Truth Was ‘First
Casualty’ in Israeli-Palestinian Conflict
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Saturday, September 24, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: McDowell County Breaks Ground on
Consolidated High School; Church Donates $5,000 to
Wade Center; Radioactive Gauge Stolen in Charleston
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
BAYHAM ON POLITICS: Farewell to the Chief
By Mike Bayham
THE MANCHIN REPORT: Welcoming a New Investor – and Nation – to State’s
International Business Family
by Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
GAS PRICE CRISIS Week 25: Rahall Supports Legislation to Combat Price
Gouging at Pump
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
RAHALL REPORT: Hurricane Katrina Exposed Vulnerability of Oil Industry
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: International Film Series Includes Poignant ‘Turtles’
from Iraq/Iran; Other Films Depict Children Growing Up Around the World,
Enron Financial Scam
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Friday, September 23, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Mercer Board of Health to Lay Off Up to 6 Employees;
State High Court Funds Mercer Drug Court Program; Pisgah Store Being
Relocated; Former Tazewell Resident’s Job Destroyed in Katrina Looting; Va.
Man Dies in Head-On Crash Near Bramwell
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Rahall Working to Undo Bush Executive Order Suspending Davis-Bacon Wage Law
in Katrina-Damaged Region
By HNN Staff
Byrd Presses Chertoff on DC Area Disaster Exodus Plans
By HNN Staff
Byrd, Manchin Press for Emergency Planning
WV Needs to Be Ready for Disaster Exodus
By HNN Staff
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: A Blessing in the Ruins: A Trip to Post-Katrina New
Orleans
By Mike Bayham
KINCHEN AT THE MOVIES: ‘The Aristocrats’ Delivers Mixed Bag of Outtakes on
Dirtiest Joke Ever Told
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Thursday, September 22, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Southern, Adkins Sentenced in Federal Court; Sawyers
Pleads to Sexual Battery, Child Abuse Charges
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Rating C-Ray: Passing Judgment on Mayor of New
Orleans
By Mike Bayham
MANN TALK: Recoiling in Delirium
By Perry Mann
Wednesday, September 21, 2005
Weekly Movie Comings and Goings:
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
Marshall Slates Law School Recruitment Fair for Sept. 21
by HNN Staff
Blackwater Spill Affects Logan County
Stream
by HNN Staff
Tuesday, September 20, 2005
MU Pediatrics Dept. Sending Katrina Medical Relief Team
by HNN Staff
BAYHAM ON HURRICANES: Hurricane Double Whammy? Rita Looms in Gulf
by Mike Bayham
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Tazewell Supes OK Bond for Forest Products Firm; Virginia Personal Property Tax Code Changes Noted
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Monday, September 19, 2005
Art Mead (center) former town manager of Bluefield Va.and now with the Weldon Cooper Center at the University of Virginia, chats Monday, Sept. 19, 2005 with Radio Active co-host Russ Hatfield (right) and Craig Hammond (left) host of Radio Active.
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: 'Just Like Heaven': Regain Belief in True Love Before End Credits; Makes My Top 20 of All Time
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Film Critic
George Johnson to Run Against Byrd; Says Campaign Will Focus on Private Property Rights
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
BAYHAM ON POLITICS: Honor Thy Founding Document
By Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: GOOD MORNING, You’re Broke
By Joseph J. Honick
President, GMA/International Ltd.
COMMENTARY: Not So Fast, Eric St. James
By Craig Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Sunday, September 18, 2005
Rested Herd Starts Preparation for UCF
By Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sports
Saturday, September 17, 2005
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Woman Faces False Kidnapping Charges; Bluefield College Ranks High; Mercer Commission Awards Funds
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Legislators to Introduce Bill to Toughen WV Child Sex Offender Laws
By HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Bush's Luck Has Just Run Out
By Eric St. James
BYRD’S EYE VIEW: Another Coast Guard Success Story in West Virginia
By Sen. Robert C. Byrd
THE MANCHIN REPORT: Fiscally Responsible Plan to Eliminate Food Tax Benefits All West Virginians
By Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Presidential Olive
Branches, Visions of Reconstruction
By Mike Bayham
THE RAHALL REPORT: The Constitution: A Document Well Worth Reading
By Nick J. Rahall
Representing West Virginia’s 3rd Congressional District
Friday, September 16, 2005
BAYHAM ON KATRINA: The Spirit of Phoenix and the Incompetence of Baton Rouge
By Mike Bayham
Rahall Urges President To Use Address To Offer Strategy To Reel In Gas Prices
By HNN Staff
Thursday, September 15, 2005
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: Princeton Man Charged with Murder in Shooting Death of Son-in-Law; Mercer County Passes Noise Ordinance; Two Men Break into Cargo Gas Station in Bluefield
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Rahall Denounces Ruling on Pledge of Allegiance
By HNN Staff
THUMBS XLII: Crescent Memorial Sends Wrong Signal; Protected Calif. Sea Lions Taking Back Their Domain from Human Interlopers
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Wednesday, September 14, 2005
Rahall Helps Jerusalem Native Secure Student Visa
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Like Father, Like Daughter? Or Not?
by Redford Stiles
COMMENTARY: It's Time to Potty Train Nick Casey
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Yoga Classes Offered at Greater Bluefield Community Center
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: Bluefield, VA Councilman Introduces Logging Ban; Princeton Council Gives $3,500 to Historical Society for Peck Home
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Camp Dawson: Hope after the Storm for Hurricane Katrina Refugees
by Stephen N. Reed
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Wood Education and Resource Center Awards 4 Grants in WV to Improve Forest Health
by HNN Staff
Tuesday, September 13, 2005
MONTESSORI OPENS –The East River Montessori School opened recently at its new location on North Street in Bluefield. The pre–school and kindergarten, in my opinion, is child centered and a regulation and bureaucracy free–zone.
For more information call (304) 325–8429. – Craig Hammond.
Marty Kilgore (right), public school teacher and wife of Virginia Attorney General and Republican Candidate for Governor Jerry Kilgore, was a guest Monday, Sept. 12, 2005 on Radio Active with host, Craig Hammond (left) .
Radio Active airs every weekday morning at 9:06 a.m. on WHIS (1440 am), WTZE (1470 am), and WBDY (1190).
Democratic Party Chief Casey Blames Bush Administration for High Gasoline Prices
by HNN Staff
HHS Girls Host Powerhouse Soccer Tournament
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Synagogues Burning Again: It's the Fault of Israelis
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
COMMENTARY: The Haunting Ghost of Blankenship
by Eric St. James
Monday, September 12, 2005
COMMENTARY: Promises, Promises: Katrina and 9/11
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
KINCHEN AT THE MOVIES: 'March of the Penguins' Explores Frigid World of Amazing Emperor Penguins in Antarctica
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: 'Exorcism of Emily Rose': Fact, Faith, Reasonable Doubt
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
BBC US Productions Seeks Couples in Trouble
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Landrieu: Amtrak Offered to Help Katrina Evacuation, FEMA Dithers
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
BOOK REVIEW: ‘Old Gloves’ Spares the Words, Delivers Vivid Portrayal of Last Century’s Atrocities
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
COMMENTARY: Just Give Them Time: It’s Levee, Not Levy!
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Sunday, September 11, 2005
Record Crowd Watches Kansas State Hold onto 21-19 Victory over Herd
By Chris Spencer
Huntington News Network Photographer
RAHALL REPORT: Katrina Bringing Out the Best in West Virginians
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D-WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
COMMENTARY: We Can Walk and Chew Gum at the Same Time
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Saturday, September 10, 2005
Tazewell County Water System Controversy Aired
By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Blue Ridge Music Festival Makes Debut in Salem, Va. in October
By HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Table Games Lunacy: Round and Round it Goes
By Meredith Plessy
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Giant Homes Draw Protest from Neighbors; Communities Seek Ban on Out-of-Place Mansions
By Glenn Roberts Jr.
Inman News
COMMENTARY: Republicans Have a Life Outside of Politics
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Friday, September 9, 2005
Public Health Officers Visit Radio Active
Dr. Kathy Wides (right) Health Officer for the Mercer County Board of Health, and Melody Rickman (center) Public Health Nurse and Administrator, chat with Craig Hammond (left) host of Radio Active on Thursday morning's show, Sept. 8, 2005.
They discussed a wide range of subjects including Flu shots, Hepatitis C, and funding concerns at the department.
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: Concord Coordinates Effort with Red Cross for Displaced Katrina Students; Bluefield State Welcomes Students; Groups Coordinate Katrina Relief in Both Virginias
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
U.S. Justice Dept. Sues Realtor Trade Group, Alleging Listing Policy Obstructs Internet-Based Brokers from Offering Lower-Cost Services
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
COMMENTARY: Chicago Tribune’s Public Editor Don Wycliff Questions Politically Correct ‘Refugee’ Ban
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
COMMENTARY: How to Cut Off Your Nose to Spite Your Face
By Joseph J. Honick
President, American Building Products Export Alliance
Thursday, September 8, 2005
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: BSC Radiologic Technology Grads Certified; Concord Gets Permission to Relocate Road
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Would Peter Jennings Tell Us The Truth About Taiba?
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
COMMENTARY: Another Failure of Mainstream Media: Where’s Coverage of Muslim Attack on Palestinian Christian Village
By David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
COMMENTARY: Responding to Sarah Thompson
By Meredith Plessy
Wednesday, September 7, 2005
WV Special Session Begins Wed. Sept. 7
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Homeless Tulane Sports Teams Scramble for Survival
by Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
The Bluefield News & Brew
by Sarah Thompson
The official hostess of downtown Bluefield, Frances Wayland, and her daughter Charlotte, enjoy lunch at the Bluefield News & Brew on Federal Street. The coffee shop is always busy on Tuesday because of the special of the day: Egg Salad BLT.
The Bluefield News & Brew will begin its "Acoustic Brew" entertainment on Friday nights starting in October. Call 325-NEWS for more info.
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Bluefield, VA Couple Offers Shelter to Big Easy Friends; Reunion Held in Pocahontas; Burke's Garden F.D. Gets Equipment Grant; Tree Planting Underway at Jack Asbury Square
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Bob Denver, 1935-2005, Rest in Peace
By Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Photo from the AP
COMMENTARY: Shut Up, Ms. Plessy!
By Sarah Thompson
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Bluefield's Union Mission Assists Katrina Victims
By Craig Hammond
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: First Things First: Katrina in Chaotic Perspective
by Joseph J. Honick
BOOK REVIEW: 'Hollywood Nation' Explores Mainstream Media Bias, Celebrities Confusing Fame with Wisdom and How New Media Exposes MSM Lies
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
By Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Festival of the Rivers 2005, Day 2
photos by David Kinchen
Tuesday, September 6, 2005
Randolph County Community of Helvetia to Celebrate WV's Oktoberfest 2005
By HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Every Republican for Him or Herself
By Meredith Plessy
REAL ESTATE MATTERS: Experts Say Housing Sector Likely to Rebound from Katrina's Devastation
By Janis Mara
Inman News
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Blanco Piddles While New Orleans Burns
By Mike Bayham
Performing Arts Center at BHS
Photo by Craig Hammond
Construction of The Performing Arts Center at Bluefield High School is
almost complete. The state of the art, 1,000-seat, acoustic-perfect
auditorium will meet Broadway standards that include theater stage, green
room, and orchestra pit. The West Virginia Symphony is scheduled to perform
at the end of September 2005.
Public Open Space
Photo by Craig Hammond
This is the site of the former Town Hall in Bluefield, Va. Because it is in
the Flood Way, FEMA requires that it forever remains a Public Open Space.
Monday, September 5, 2005
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: 'An Unfinished Life' Makes One Think of 'On Golden Pond'
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
MANN TALK: The Cindy Sheehan Controversy
by Perry Mann
COMMENTARY: Opposites Do Attract: Michael Moore, Cindy Sheehan
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Hinton Festival of Rivers: Day 1
photos by David Kinchen
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
'The Constant Gardener': Pharmaceutical Conspiracy Film Analogous to Oil Crunch, Mass Destruction Weapons Ploys
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
THUMBS XLI: Response to Katrina Sucks on All Levels; Amtrak Critic Off Base, Especially with Sky-High Gasoline Prices; Katrina News Coverage Shines; Bankruptcy Might be Worth Considering in Wake of Chapter 7 Changes; Is New Orleans Worth Rebuilding?
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
COMMENTARY: Michael Moore: A Study in Hypocrisy?
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Sunday, September 4, 2005
THE MANCHIN REPORT: We All Must Do Our Part to Help Katrina Victims
by Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
West Virginia Bar Association Solicits Funds for Katrina Victims
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Pointing Partisan Fingers in Aftermath of Katrina
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
Saturday, September 3, 2005
COMMENTARY: Fact or Fiction? Television News, News Magazines, Primetime Dramas
by Rene A. Henry
West Virginia Baptists Respond to Hurricane Katrina
by HNN Staff
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Tragedy at Chalmette: Why Has St. Bernard Parish Been Forsaken by Politicians?
By Mike Bayham
Friday, September 2, 2005
Morris Excels in Herd's 36-24 'Ugly Win' over Tribe
by Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Old Dominion Warns About Solicitation; McDowell Warns of Unnecessary Travel; Atlanta Man Pleads Guilty
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
"The Radio Doc" (Jack C. Meshel, M.D.) of Radio Active - a local talk show - will discuss on Tuesday Sept. 6, 2005, the public health nightmare taking place in New Orleans after Hurricane Katrina had its way in the Gulf Coast. Radio Active airs every weekday at 9:06 AM on WHIS (1440 am), WTZE (1470 am), and WBDY (1190 am).
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Jack Asbury Park Progresses; Griffith Named CEO at PCH; Drug Conviction Leads to Long Term; Bluefield Defendants Sentenced
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Day 6: Mogadishu on the Mississippi
by Mike Bayham
Save Gas This Labor Day: Attend Hinton's Free Festival of the Rivers 2005
by HNN Staff
Thursday, September 1, 2005
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Day 5: The Disaster Widens
by Mike Bayham
Manchin: Avert Gas Crisis: Conserve Labor Day Weekend; He Demands Strong Action from Bush Administration to Reduce Prices
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Wednesday, August 31, 2005
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Getting a Hand from Uncle Sam
by Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: A True Friend and Ally Offers to Help in Wake of Katrina
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Felons Appealing Federal Convictions in Wake of High Court Ruling
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Downtown Bluefield: Happy Days are Here Again!
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: Chaos in the City; Looting Reveals Ugly Side of Big Easy
by Mike Bayham
COMMENTARY: Tragic End to a Tragic Crusade: The Shame of Cindy Sheehan
by Joseph J. Honick
Bluefield Police Shoot Man in Domestic Dispute
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
MIKE BAYHAM ON WEATHER: New Orleans on the Brink
by Mike Bayham
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: A Picture Breaks a Thousand Hearts: Chalmette, LA from the Air
by Mike Bayham
MIKE BAYHAM ON KATRINA: 'White Flag' at the 17th St. Canal; Wipeout of New Orleans?
by Mike Bayham
BOOK REVIEW: 'Divine Wind' Explores Destruction, Terrible Beauty of Hurricanes Down Through the Centuries; We Keep Building Where We Shouldn't
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
FESTIVAL OF THE RIVERS 2005
Event to Feature Tribute to Hasil 'The Haze' Adkins
by HNN Staff
Elephant Wars? George Johnson Body Slams Fellow Republican Hiram Johnson
by HNN Staff
Rahall Urges Bush Administration to Tap Oil Reserves in Wake of Hurricane Katrina
by HNN Staff
Tuesday, August 30, 2005
Federal Agencies, Red Cross, Christian, Jewish Groups Rush to Aid Katrina Victims
by HNN Staff
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: Lung Cancer License Plate Available from VA DMV; 'Excess' Funds Returned to Charleston; Drug Prescription Offered to Medicare Clients
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Why I'm Getting Bush Fatigue
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
UPLAND NEWS BRIEFS: G-Men Down Beavers 21-14; Boosters Former Location Demolished; Skyline Drive Performs in Bluefield, VA
Compiled by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Ethnic Cleansing Now Complete
by Craig A. Hammond
Bluefield News Network Columnist
STERNWHEEL REGATTA
Magic Island Closed Due to Expected Katrina Rain, Current Moisture
by HNN Staff
Monday, August 29, 2005
MIKE BAYHAM ON WEATHER: Katrina Leaves 10 Feet of Water in Parts of New Orleans, St. Bernard Parish
by Mike Bayham
MIKE BAYHAM ON WEATHER: Louisiana's Date with Disaster: The Prelude
by Mike Bayham
THUMBS XL: Bush's 'Working Vacation'; Overpaid CEOs – Plus Five Good Ones with Reasonable Pay; Who Needs Glass–Bottomed Grand Canyon Viewing Platform? Aussies Defend Religious Tolerance, Nation's Values
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
NEWS ANALYSIS: Monday is D–Day for Herd QBs
by Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
Prep Football Results: Week 1 West Virginia, Ohio, Week 2 Kentucky
by Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network Sportswriter
BOOK REVIEW: 'Third Right' Plumbs Depth of Greed, Murder in West Virginia Coal Mining Community over 75 Years
Reviewed By David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
MANN TALK: The Arrogance of Sterilization Advocates
by Perry Mann
LETTERS…WE GET LETTERS
WV Can Afford Both Teacher Pay Hikes, Food Tax Elimination
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: Not So Grim or Gleeful for 'Brothers Grimm'
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
English Musical Master to Appear at Hinton's Festival of the Rivers
by HNN Staff
Sunday, August 28, 2005
Senatorial Candidate Lewis to Visit 'Camp Cindy' in Crawford, Texas
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Robertson Not Cracked: Just Careless with Mouth
by Eric St. James
COMMENTARY: Shelley Moore Capito's Comments Appreciated
by Craig Hammond
Bluefield News Network Writer
Remember, September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month
by Sherri Campbell
Saturday, August 27, 2005
WV Congressional Delegation Praises BRAC's Vote to Save Charleston's 130th Airlift Wing
by HNN Staff
NEWS ANALYSIS: GOP Delegates Want Gasoline Tax Added to Special Session Agenda
by Jennifer Smith
RAHALL REPORT: National Youth Sports Program is Program That Pays for Itself
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D–WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
THE MANCHIN REPORT: Three Simple Rules for a Safe Labor Day Weekend
by Joe Manchin
Governor of West Virginia
OPEN LETTER TO CINDY SHEEHAN: You're Smearing Casey's Name to Promote 'Hate America' Agenda
by Jim Ashley
Late Score Gives G–Men Emotional 21–14 Win over Beavers
by Grant Traylor
Bluefield News Network Sportswriter
Friday, August 26, 2005
NEWS ANALYSIS: GOP Delegates Want Gasoline Tax Added to Special Session Agenda
by Jennifer Smith
Thursday, August 25, 2005
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: BRMC Hospital Board Changes Dramatically; Bluefield Churches Burglarized
Compiled By William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Shay No. 5 Celebrates 100th Birthday Saturday, Aug. 27
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Coal River Mountain Watch Calls Air Quality Test at Marsh Fork Elementary School a 'Sham'
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Is Robertson Cracked? My Vote: Yes!
by Melody McPherson
Huntington News Network Contributing Columnist
Wednesday, August 25, 2005
WVVA Hires Frank Brady as General Manager
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
GAS PRICE CRISIS Month 5: Thefts, Violence Rising at the Pumps
From the desk of U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall (D–WV)
Representing West Virginia's 3rd District
More than 1,200 Democrats Expected to Attend Jefferson Jackson Dinner; Byrd, Manchin, Mark Warner Among Speakers
by HNN Staff
As 2nd Annual Festival of Rivers Nears, Hinton Declares Itself 'Homemade Instrument Capital of World'
by HNN Staff
Pence Springs Resort to Convert to Private High School
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Wednesday, August 24, 2005
Bluefield WV Passes Storm Water Management Measure; Individual, Business Sanitary Bills to Increase
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
COMMENTARY: Tenth Anniversary of the Congressional Accountability Act
by Craig Hammond
Bluefield News Network Writer
THUMBS XXXIX: Bring on Those DVDs; Amtrak's Fall Fares Make Scenic Travel Affordable, Flexible
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Bluefield Virginia Town Council Considers Honoring Coach Carlock
by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Weekend First at HNN: Weekly Movie Comings and Goings
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Byrd: Hazelton Prison Serves Preston County Area Economy, Public Good
by HNN Staff
COMMENTARY: Magazine is Well Worth the Bark
by Lora K. Abernathy
Tuesday, August 23, 2005
COMMENTARY: Whose War is This Anyhow?
by Joseph J. Honick
BOOK REVIEW: 'The FairTax Book' Tells How We Can Get Heavy Boot of IRS Off Our Necks – Revitalizing Our Nation's Economy in Every Sphere
reviewed by David M. Kinchen
Huntington News Network Book Critic
BNN NEWS BRIEFS: Fiddling at Convention; Foul Play Ruled Out in Shooting Death; Child Injured in Bluefield Va. After Running into Street
compiled by William Paine
Bluefield News Network Writer
Monday, August 22, 2005
MANN TALK: Powerful Discipline Will Not Produce a Saint
by Perry Mann
COMMENTARY: A Country of Smiles – Especially When You Tip
by Stephen N. Reed
RUTHERFORD ON FILM
'The 40–Year–Old Virgin' Needs Viagra; First Hour Relies on Series of Stand–up Comic Warm Ups
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Writer
Sunday, August 21, 2005
NEWS ANALYSIS
WV GOP Office Holders, Activists Meet in Charleston; Blankenship Pledges $500,000 for Campaign to Eliminate Food Tax
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
Carl J. 'Butch' Antolini Named Executive Editor of The Register-Herald of Beckley
by David M. Kinchen
Editor, Huntington News Network
RUTHERFORD ON FILM: Red-Eye: Craven's Latest a Finger Biting, Tighten Your Muscles, Roll Out the Foam Sizzler
by Tony Rutherford
Huntington News Network Columnist
Saturday, August 20, 2005
Scrimmage Signals End of Two-A-Day Practices For Herd
by Grant Traylor
Huntington News Network
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