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October 17, 2012

This evening (Thursday), Friends of Coal spokesman and former Mountaineer Football Coach Don Nehlen and WVCA President Bill Raney will speak to the annual meeting of the Community Foundation of the Virginias about the War on Coal and the significance of the industry to Mercer and Tazewell  counties.  The annual meeting is being held in Bluefield, Virginia at Fincastle Country Club.

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October 17, 2012

Please remember, the following deadlines for the upcoming general election:

Early Voting Begins Oct. 24

General Election November 6th

Please make every effort possible to mobilize your friends and family to assist in getting out the vote.

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October 10, 2012

The holiday season will soon be upon us.  The economic downturn has affected our state and the amount of families in need is staggering.

The FOC Ladies Auxiliary has begun their 5th annual “Giving Hearts” fund drive for WV families who are in need.  Donations can be made to FOC Ladies Auxiliary, PO Box 1109, Beckley, WV  25802-1109; (304) 255.1457 Ext. 20 and can be “county specific”.

Gifts will be prepared by the FOCLA and Saturday, December 8th, will be gift pick-up day at the offices in Mabscott.

The FOC Laidies Auxililary is a 501-C-3 Non-Profit Organization – FEIN #27-3379290

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October 10, 2012

After thirty years, Security America is moving their offices today and tomorrow to a new larger headquarters at 3412 Chesterfield Avenue, Kanawha City, WV  25304.  Phone numbers will remain the same (304)925-4747.

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October 10, 2012

Today the West Virginia Rail Authority convened the first meeting of the State Rail Plan Steering Committee. The Committee will advise the Rail Authority and its contractor on issues related to railroad service (Class One, short line, industrial trackage and passenger/commuter service) as the state updates its federally-required Rail Investment and Improvement Plan for 2013.  The Committee will meet regularly over the next several months as the plan is developed.  The Association’s VP Jason Bostic was appointed to serve on the Committee and we will be contacting the membership for comments and recommendations on any suggestions offered for inclusion in the rail plan.  Contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.