Dense morning fog and afternoon storms forecast
Patchy dense fog is expected in the morning followed by partly cloudy skies and hazy conditions. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely with highs in the upper 80s.
03 Aug 2006
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 03, 2006
Page
1
Patchy dense fog is expected in the morning followed by partly cloudy skies and hazy conditions. Isolated showers and thunderstorms are likely with highs in the upper 80s.
Market totals show August 2 2006 with industrials at 11199.93 Nasdaq at 2078.81 and S&P 500 at 1278.55. Advances and declines listed include NYSE and Nasdaq entries with daily volumes and unchanged counts. market activity shows new highs 139 and declines 1014 on one exchange and Nasdaq notes 1849 advances and 161 unchanged with volumes 2.78 billion and 1.80 billion respectively.
Harold Gray, a Beaufort County resident, won a $100,000 top prize on a scratch-off ticket just 20 days after a $250,000 top prize in another game. He plans to use the money to buy a house and pay off bills while keeping his job.
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Delivery issues should be directed to the Telegraph delivery line at 304 327 2802. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery. Limited re delivery area and seven days a week service noted.
A Virginia man, John Emory Baker, 39, of Clintwood, died in a late night crash on U S Route 460 near Ramey Chevrolet in Tazewell. State Police say the 1986 GMC pickup left the road, struck a guardrail, overturned, and Baker was ejected. Debris was found around 6 38 a m by a passing tractor trailer driver.
Bluefield Gas Company filed for a rate decrease with the Public Service Commission, predicting about $8 monthly savings for the average residential customer if approved. Vice-President Dale Moore says the cut reflects lower current natural gas prices and would take effect on bills issued December 1 if approved.
U S Rep Nick Rahall announced that Bluefield Technology Transfer and Community Development Center at Bluefield State College will serve as the Southern Anchor Point for the Connected Technologies Corridors program. The dedication occurred at Bluefield State College, highlighting broadband as essential for business growth in southern West Virginia.
Appalachian Power Company notes higher electricity demand as temperatures soar this summer. APC president Dana Waldo urges customers to raise thermostats a few degrees to cut bills and stresses precaution to prevent heat related problems while promoting simple energy saving steps.
Residents in Bluefield's West End report rising illegal drug activity. Police Chief J W Wilson pledges directed patrols amid fears of violence and needle litter. Community member Michelle Farmer warns of potential harm to children and intrusion on daily life as crimes intersect with street prostitution and early morning harassment.
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