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Tri-State news quiz

August 01, 2010 @ 12:00 AM

Do you keep a close eye on the news of the Tri-State? Here are a few quick questions on news stories from the past week to see how you are doing. Look for the answers in Monday's edition of The Herald-Dispatch.

1. Business: What new strategies are Huntington officials exploring to attract more tenants to KineticPark. A) Reducing restrictions of the type of business. B) Adding tax incentives. C) National marketing campaign. D) Changing the name.

2. Studies: Some experts say colleges do too little to prepare graduates to be well-rounded citizens. What subject area do they feel needs more attention? A) Science and math. B) Civics and politics. C) Personal finance. D) Reading.

3. Roadwork: A California construction company is working on a problem on Ohio 7 in Lawrence County. What is it? A) Sink hole. B) Widening lanes. C) Traffic congestion. D) Preventing landslides.

4. Pot bust: A South Point, Ohio, man is one of eight people charged in a $10 million marijuana conspiracy that included a 682-pound pot seizure in March. Where were those drugs confiscated? A) Lawrence County, Ohio. B) Boyd County, Ky. C) Putnam County, W.Va. D) Cabell County, W.Va.

5. Local tie: Which pro golfer at this week's Greenbrier Classic has family connections in the Tri-State? A) Matt Kuchar. B) John Daly. C) Jim Furyk. D) Ben Crane.

6. Taxes: If Huntington City Council were to pass the proposed occupation tax, workers at Marshall University say they would account for how much of the revenue? A) 6 percent. B) 11 percent. C) 16 percent. D) 21 percent.

7. Calendar: The annual X-Fest rock concert is planned for what month at Harris Riverfront Park? A) August. B) September. C) October. D) November.

8. Charges: Child neglect charges were filed against a couple after their 2-year-old daughter was found alone where? A) An abandoned car. B) An empty apartment. C) Downtown sidewalk. D) Restaurant drive-through lane.

9. Busy day: One West Virginia county clerk will be pulling double duty on Saturday, Aug. 28, with the special U.S. Senate primaries and her son's wedding. Which county does she serve? A) Mason. B) Putnam. C) Wayne. D) Logan.

10. School days: High school summer classes had a new twist this year in Cabell County. What was is it? A) No morning classes. B) Relaxed dress code. C) Free lunch. D) Online courses.