Local hospitals, patients need Medicaid funds

Feb 04, 2010 - 07:02 pm

The cost-shifting has been done and any savings were found long ago. Without additional money to fund Virginia’s Medicaid program, hospitals will be forced to cut quality, services and jobs.

Posted by Suzanne Tate
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Virginia Intermont College news, lack of detail, troubling

Jan 29, 2010 - 06:01 pm

Seven months after coming off probation, Virginia Intermont College wants the public to believe the unbelievable – that its president’s surprise resignation Monday and the Thursday announcement that about 20 percent of the college workforce is being laid off is coincidence.

Posted by Suzanne Tate
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Neighbors give generously in time of need

Jan 22, 2010 - 07:01 pm

Despite their own hardships, or maybe because of them, our neighbors are quick to lend a hand to others.

Posted by Suzanne Tate
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Right decision to nix raises in Sullivan County

Dec 29, 2009 - 05:12 pm

Swept up in the holiday spirit, and recognizing the dedicated work of their employees, most everyone wants to be generous. This is especially true when your employees do dangerous and difficult work throughout the year to keep roads clear and citizens safe and when they have recently helped dig out from a massive snow storm.

Posted by Suzanne Tate
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Education likely to be hurt in new state budget

Dec 10, 2009 - 06:12 pm

The day of financial reckoning is upon us. In fact, expect it to arrive next Friday when Virginia Gov. Tim Kaine delivers his final biennial budget to the General Assembly.

Posted by Suzanne Tate
Bristol

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