The Register-Herald, Beckley, West Virginia

Tue, May 13 2008

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Red Cross helping family of six who lost home in Beckley fire

A single mother and her five children are now homeless after a Thursday morning fire, but the local Red Cross chapter and concerned citizens are working to help the family back on its feet.....more>>

Defendant in sex crimes trial called a ‘selfish man’
LEWISBURG — Jurors listened intently as prosecutors played a tape recorded confession of the Greenbrier County man on trial for sex crimes against a 5-year-old and a 14-year-old.
Circuit clerk walking to Charleston
Wyoming County Circuit Clerk David “Bugs” Stover plans to walk from Welch to Charleston next week to personally deliver petitions supporting the Coalfields Expressway to Gov. Joe Manchin.
Golf community to pay tribute to officer
A day after a grateful community pays its final tribute to fallen police officer Chuck Smith, he will be remembered by a grieving golfing community that won’t soon forget his accomplishments and contributions.
PSC OKs Greenbrier County wind farm
In a stinging defeat for groups opposed to a 124-turbine wind farm slated for north-central Greenbrier County, the state Public Service Commission on Monday approved the $300 million Beech Ridge Energy project saying the nation’s need for clean, renewable energy outweighed its negative impacts to the local community.
WVU-MU clash suspends partisan politics
For a few West Virginia legislators, partisan politics halts between the white lines of Mountaineer Field.
At least there will be a 60-minute suspension of partisan rhetoric come next Saturday.
Pesky vine is invading southern West Virginia
So what is kudzu?
If you thought of that funny-looking toy instrument known as a kazoo, into which the performer hums or sings, guess again.
Vote Smart cuts through hype and spin of politics
Wearied by the spin doctors, the hype and the exploitative ads that can mislead voters in an election season?
The answer, Project Vote Smart says, is a 100-page booklet and its own Web site that cuts through the fog of campaign rhetoric with the unabashed truth about voting records, financing and documented stands on issues.
Prosecutors to seize alleged marijuana growers’ property
The Greenbrier County Prosecutor’s office filed petitions for forfeiture for the bank accounts and property of a Greenbrier County couple charged last week with cultivation of marijuana and possession with intent to deliver.
Oak Hill council unanimously passes ban of ATVs from trail
After some discussion of legal terminology, Oak Hill city council Monday evening unanimously passed the second reading of an ordinance that would ban all-terrain vehicles (ATVs) and other motorized conveyances from the White Oak Rails-to-Trails. Council member Bruce Coleman was absent.

What is this?

Opinion

• Sinking ship
• Milestones
• Thumbs - Saturday, May 10, 2008
• Promotion
• Move on

Sports

• Roberts gets hot, stays hot
• Brown signs with Concord
• White only quarterback on Playboy All-America team
• Lady Titans working to reach Disney tourney
• Tournament schedules

Life!

• Frequent mowing important to ensure a healthy lawn
• Birthright director loves role of supporting moms
• New River Health Association
• Mother’s Day honors the mom for all seasons
• Wake-up call

Business

• Wacky Jack’s Singing Telegrams
• Digital transition won’t affect Suddenlink customers
• Postal rates to go up by 1 cent Monday
• Newspaper introduces ‘Al the legal Alien’
• Gaming center to host career fair

2008 BNI

• BNI dates announced

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