Charleston Daily Mail back issues from September 2001:
First-time entrant wins: ; Man takes Distance Run victory in less than 75 minutes
Sep 01, 2001; ... Racers leave their marks on Virginia Street at the start of the29th edition of the Charleston Distance Run ....
Rains don't dampen spirit of Regatta crowds: ; Die-hard fans wait hours to see Temptations
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Kanawha Deputy S.D. Snuffer was perched on the panel of a dunkingbooth, soaking wet and cold after an on-target pitcher hit the mark.It was about 5 p.m., and at the time he was the only one at Regattawho was soaked. That all changed half an hour later, as ...
Transition to family lawmasters begins: ; Lawmasters now handle domestic violence claims
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Starting today it will be family lawmasters, not magistrates, whodecide whether or not to grant permanent domestic violenceprotective orders. Local officials say that while they don't expect the transitionto occur without a hitch, they believe that they are ...
First-time entrant wins: ; Man takes Distance Run victory in less than 75 minutes
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF Wilson Onsare made his first appearance in the CharlestonDistance Run count today when he overwhelmed the field in winningthe 15-mile race by a decisive 1 minute, 27 seconds. A 25-year-old native of Kenya, Onsare finished the 29th annualDistance Run in 1 ...
Chinese officials arrested over deadly mine flooding
Sep 01, 2001; ... SHANGHAI, China - Investigators have concluded that illegalblasting was to blame for an underground flood in a tin mine lastmonth that killed up to 81 miners, the official Xinhua News Agencysaid. China's cabinet took the unusual step of sending theinvestigators after press ...
Investigators say fire that killed WVU student was deliberately set
Sep 01, 2001; ... MORGANTOWN - A fire that killed a West Virginia Universitystudent-athlete was deliberately set, but no arrests have been made,Fire Capt. David Bean said. Thomas Schwind, 20, of Huntington Woods, Mich., died after ahouse that had been converted into apartments went up in ...
Federal judge throws out challenge to gambling law: ; Ruling says state courts are able to address issue
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL CAPITOL REPORTER The Club Association of West Virginia will have to find a new wayto challenge the state's new gambling law if it wants to stop theWise administration's plans for licensing up to 9,000 video gamblingmachines in adult-only settings. U.S. District ...
Letters to the Editor: ; Disabled veterans should never lose their pensions
Sep 01, 2001 ... After being blown about the world by the winds of war for 30years in the U. S. Navy and becoming 100 percent disabled, Ireturned home to West Virginia in 1997. I had earned the right to a comfortable quality of life in my oldage by virtue of my service. However, due to two ...
Letters to the Editor: ; When will officials admit W.Va.'s plight?
Sep 01, 2001 ... Have you noticed the signs of houses for sale springing up likeweeds, or that doctors, facing serious business operating issues,are leaving the state? If you have, then you must not be one of our state politicians. People are leaving for greener pastures. In a year or two, ...
Our views: ; Marshall; No matter how stupid the rules may be, they must be obeyed
Sep 01, 2001; ... MARSHALL University players stand accused of violating NCAArules. A dozen football players and two basketball playersapparently received extra work benefits. Breaking the rules is not easily forgiven. One would have thoughtMarshall learned its lesson in 1990, when its basketball ...
Letters to the Editor: ; Doctors want to strip citizens of a constitutional right
Sep 01, 2001 ... I respond to the Daily Mail's Aug. 27 editorial, "Doctors: Whatphysicians perceive is reality for West Virginia." It was shocking. The premise of the editorial is that regardless of the truth andthe facts, if physicians think there is a malpractice crisis, thenwe have to ...
Letters to the Editor: ; Cabell Huntington also offers pediatric oncology care
Sep 01, 2001 ... Recently, Charleston Area Medical Center announced the opening ofits new pediatric oncology unit. It was discussed as the only pediatric oncology center in thestate. The foundation for that claim is really a matter of semantics. I am a registered nurse at Cabell ...
Coverage: ; Members of Congress should let small businesses provide insurance
Sep 01, 2001; ... MEMBERS of Congress wring their hands over the number ofAmericans without health insurance. Now the National Federation of Independent Business and manydozens of other small business groups have challenged them to dosomething about it - without creating an expensive new ...
Letters to the Editor: ; Democrats haven't helped the people of this state
Sep 01, 2001 ... There have been many editorials and guest columns calling for achange in West Virginia's political leadership. Add this one to thegroup that wants change. For the past 70-plus years, Democrats have controlled theLegislature. Our great state is last in high-paying jobs, last ...
Concord coach breaks 5K record: ; Winner finishes far ahead of pack
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER When four-time defending champ Larry Taylor let it be known thathe would not be running this year's 5K race, everyone thought therace would suddenly be a wide-open event. Finish line volunteers even breathed a sigh of relief, thinkingthey would have a ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Phil Zinn prepares to photograph friend Ken Ratts as he crossesthe South ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Candice Meade of South Charleston ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... A group of young women warms up ...
Distance Run results: ; Here are top finishers from the 15-mile race including finishing time:
Sep 01, 2001 ... 1 Wilson Onsare, 25, West Chester, PA 1:14:47 2 Daniel Kihara, 33, West Chester, PA 1:16:15 3 Kefah Reraro, 31, Chapel Hill, NC 1:16:25 4 Gideon Mutisya, 34, Hartford, CT 1:16:25 5 Janko Bensa, 24, Albuquerque, NM 1:18:02 6 Elly Rono, 31, Chapel Hill, NC ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Eventual winner Wilson Onsare of West Chester, ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... A runner changes into his running ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Chalcie Raker, 10, helps out with ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Aimee Phillippi of Blacksburg, Va., cools off with ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Runners spent time before today's Distance Run ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Randy and Alison Lester join other runners in the ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Sharon Nichols and her grandson, Grant Wells, cheer ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Chuck Cornelius of Vincent, Ohio, accessorizes his ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Charleston's John Wells III, No. 36, and Terry ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Steve Childress of Nashville, Tenn., stretches before thismorning's ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Doris Windsand-Dausm of Frederick, Md., ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Charles Price stretches as son Mark watches the sights ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Cross Lanes resident Bridget ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Racers cross the South Side Bridge ...
CHARLESTON DISTANCE RUN
Sep 01, 2001; ... Kevin Williams of Charleston was the first West Virginian ...
Speed Racers
Sep 01, 2001; ... Elly Rono makes his way past the ...
Church signs seek to spread gospel, entice new members: ; Signs are relatively new idea to help churches grow
Sep 01, 2001; ... "God answers knee mail - log on." Behold the art of the one-sentence sermon. Such slogans, exhortations and witticisms are popping up on thesigns that grace the front of many churches. Pastors say the signsare a form of ministry, offering spiritual comfort and ...
Religious activities
Sep 01, 2001 ... * Hanson Chapel will hold special services to dedicate the newchurch steeple at 7 p.m. today. * The JoyBeams will sing at 3 p.m. Sunday on WSCW Radio, at 7p.m. Sunday at Summit Ridge Community Church in Lincoln County, at7:30 p.m. Thursday at Jordan Mound Church and at 7:30 p.m ....
Charleston Distance Run
Sep 01, 2001 ... Tatiana Titova of Gainesville, Fla., crosses the finish line atLaidley Field as winner of the ...
Russian wins women's division once again: ; Is first woman to cross finish line
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTS EDITOR Russian women are beginning to dominate the Charleston DistanceRun. For the third consecutive year, a native of Russia has won thewomen's division of the 15-mile road race. Today's winner, 36-year-old Tatiana Titova, covered the course in1 ...
Ark. miner killed in reopened mine
Sep 01, 2001; ... HARTFORD, Ark. - A miner was killed and another injured when alarge slab of rock fell from the roof of a coal mine. About 10 miners were in Mid-America Mining and Development Inc.'sWilkem No. 1 mine in far western Arkansas when the accident occurredabout 9:15 a.m. Friday, ...
Police blotter
Sep 01, 2001 ... Kayaker drowns in New River OAK HILL - A Raleigh County man drowned after his inflatablekayak became trapped against a rock as he was negotiating a rapid onthe New River. The 29-year-old Beckley man has not been identified pendingnotification of relatives, said Chief ...
Capital gets 'ugly win' over Black Eagles
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER Capital and South Charleston gave new meaning to the word "ugly"on Friday night. The county rivals combined for just 253 yards of total offense,while piling up a combined 150 penalty yards and seven fumbles asthe Cougars escaped rain-soaked Oakes ...
Ripley passes way past St. Albans
Sep 01, 2001; ... FOR THE DAILY MAIL RIPLEY - The scene was the Ripley High locker room a week ago.While the Vikings were celebrating a hard-fought victory over rivalPoint Pleasant, Coach Frank Marino walked into his office shakinghis head. "We've got to get the ball to (Jeff) McCoy," said ...
Poca can't cool Ravenswood's Jett
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER POCA - Ravenswood High sophomore Brian Jett already had a kickreturn touchdown and a clutch carry for a first down. So just before what turned out to be the Red Devils' finaldefensive snap, Coach Dick Sturm grabbed Jett and decided to fillout his ...
Patriots are 'Fostering' a star at QB
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTS EDITOR Doug Foster's season was set. Backup quarterback. Starting receiver. Starting cornerback. Those would be his duties for George Washington High School'sfootball team this year. But a funny thing happened on the eve of GW's first ...
'Cats push 'Skins around: ; Nitro's McGhee rushes for 273 yards in victory
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF HURRICANE - You won't see Nitro High fullback Greg Eads in thehighlight reels. The 6-foot-3, 270-pound junior didn't score anytouchdowns, catch any passes or break any big runs. But as Nitro's star halfback Chris McGhee slashed and dashedaround a soggy ...
Rudd uses patience at tough Darlington
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER If patience is a virtue, Ricky Rudd has proven he's a saint. Rudd has earned 24 top-10 finishes and a spring 1991 victory in50 career starts at Darlington Raceway, a track he refers to as apatience track. "I'm generally a patient driver and this ...
Local sports
Sep 01, 2001 ... COLLEGE SOCCER * West Virginia University's women's team opened its season witha 5-1 road victory over St. John's. Katie Barnes tied a schoolrecord with three assists. Rachel Kruze scored two goals in the first 20 minutes. TheMountaineers put the game away with three goals in ...
Briefly
Sep 01, 2001 ... TENNIS * Top-seeded Martina Hingis outlasted Iva Majoli 4-6, 6-4, 7-6(5) in sweltering heat to move into the fourth round of the U.S.Open. Hingis will play 14th-seeded Jelena Dokic next. Another victim of the heat was wild card James Blake, a formerHarvard standout ....
St. Albans vs. Ripley
Sep 01, 2001 ... St. Albans 0 0 0 0 - 0 Ripley 14 14 0 0 -28 R - Jeff McCoy 76 pass from Cory Isner (Jimmy Templin kick) R - Ryan Blake fumble recovery in end zone (Templin kick) R - McCoy 46 pass from Isner (Templin kick) R - McCoy 15 pass from Isner (Templin ...
Capital vs. South Charleston
Sep 01, 2001 ... Capital 0 0 7 0 - 7 South Charleston 0 0 0 0 - 0 C - Jeff McCoy fumble recovery in end zone (Alex Ashley kick) TEAM STATISTICS Capital S. Chas. First downs 9 6 by rush 6 5 by pass 0 0 by penalty 3 ...
Herbert Hoover vs. George Washington
Sep 01, 2001 ... Herbert Hoover 7 6 0 8 - 21 Geo. Washington 7 14 14 14 - 49 HH - Sam Calvert 62 pass from Jamie Prowse (Alex Amick kick) GW - Steve Smith 47 pass from Doug Foster (Bryan Mierke kick) GW - Foster 21 run (Mierke kick) GW - Marty Barnes 60 pass from Foster ...
Nitro vs. Hurricane
Sep 01, 2001 ... Nitro 7 7 7 6 - 27 Hurricane 0 0 8 6 - 14 N -Chris McGhee 24 run (Jacob Frerichs kick) N-McGhee 7 run (Frerichs kick) H -Josh Smith 4 pass from Jared Stephens (Jeremy Sargent passfrom Stephens) N-McGhee 4 pass from Derek Midkiff (Frerichs kick) H ...
TODAY'S ODDS
Sep 01, 2001 ... Major League Baseball National League FAVORITE LINE UNDERDOG LINE at Atlanta-230 Chicago +210 at San Francisco -115 Colorado +105 at Philadelphia -190 Montreal +180 at Cincinnati -125 Pittsburgh +115 Houston -150 at Milwaukee ...
Ravenswood vs. Poca
Sep 01, 2001 ... Ravenswood 14 0 0 7 - 21 Poca 7 0 7 0 - 14 R - R.J. Balis 98 run (Eric Reed kick) P - James Wiseman 4 run (Derrick Holmes kick) R - Brian Jett 65 kickoff return (Reed kick) P - Matt Santmyer 14 run (Holmes kick) R - Josh Miller 6 run (Reed ...
Wright spurs Riverside past Midland
Sep 01, 2001 ... Riverside 8 13 14 3 -38 Cabell Midland 8 0 7 0 -15 CM - Cameron Guill 4 run (Ryan Frazier run) R - Karl Booker 10 pass from Kashif Ealey (Michael Barron passfrom Booker) R - Nate Wright 39 run (Pryor kick) R - Barron 11 pass from Ealey (kick ...
Wright spurs Riverside past Midland: ; Warriors get back to winning behind speedy transfer
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL SPORTSWRITER ONA - What Nate Wright giveth, Nate Wright can also take away. Or at least gain back. The talented Riverside running back teased host Cabell Midlandwith a pair of fumbles and a muffed punt that gave the Knights theillusion of being in the game ...
BETWEEN THE GOALPOSTS
Sep 01, 2001; ... Buffalo 33, Duval 13 (Buffalo 2-0, Duval 0-2) Jason Smith rushed for 193 yard yards and scored threetouchdowns, while Jeremy Cobb added two as the Bisons rolled atGriffithsville. Smith's longest run, a 48-yarder, gave Buffalo a 19-0 lead.Brandon Belcher answered with ...
High School Football
Sep 01, 2001 ... MOUNTAIN STATE ATHLETIC CONFERENCE STANDINGS Conf Overall W L W L George Washington 1 0 2 0 Parkersburg 1 0 2 0 Ripley 1 0 2 0 Spring Valley 1 0 2 0 Hurricane 1 1 1 1 South Charleston 1 1 1 1 Nitro 1 1 1 ...
Tug Valley vs. Scott
Sep 01, 2001 ... Tug Valley 12 14 6 8 - 40 Scott 6 21 0 8 - 35 TV - Seth Ooten 39 pass to Dave White (pass failed) S - Brent Sutphin 2 run (kick failed) TV - Ooten to John Marcum (kick failed) S - Will Hatfield 12 run (Elliot Grant to Brian Cibik pass) TV - Daniel ...
Cunningham trying to turn Panthers around
Sep 01, 2001; ... DAILY MAIL STAFF MADISON - Tug Valley Coach Melvin Cunningham is finding life onthe football sidelines much more difficult than it is between them. Particularly in the win-loss column. His coaching record in two seasons with the Panthers, helped by a2-0 start this ...
Point Pleasant interception steals Roane's momentum
Sep 01, 2001 ... Point Pleasant 6 10 0 7 -23 Roane County 13 0 0 2 -15 RC - Jason Alvis 84 kickoff return (pass failed) PP - Kevin Thompson 26 run (kick failed) RC - Matt Cox 56 pass from Gary Nicholson (Cox kick) PP - Thompson 1 run (Branson Barkey kick) PP - ...
Logan just gets by Sissonville
Sep 01, 2001 ... Logan 6 6 0 0 6 -18 Sissonville 0 6 6 0 0 -12 L - Brian Knox 19 run (kick failed) L - Allen Rushden 87 run (pass failed) S - Jimmy Cavender 1 run (pass failed) S - Clint Franklin 25 pass from Jimmy Cavender (pass failed) L - Knox 6 run TEAM ...
Weekend sports on TV
Sep 01, 2001 ... AUTO RACING 1 p.m. - NASCAR Grand National, Dura-Lube 200 TNT 3:30 p.m. - NASCAR Winston Cup Happy Hour TNT 11 p.m. - NHRA U.S. Nationals qualifying (same-day tape) ESPN2 1 a.m. - CARTqualifying (same-day tape) ESPN2 BASKETBALL 3:30 p.m. - WNBA ...
Logan just gets by Sissonville
Sep 01, 2001; ... FOR THE DAILY MAIL Logan might have escaped Sissonville by the skin of its teeth butthe Wildcats took a few gifts with them along the way. After defeating the Indians 18-12 in overtime Friday at JoeSawyer Field before a few hundred fans, the Wildcats knew they haddodged a ...