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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 2010
Page
1
A compact item from the Bdtonline site dated Friday August 6 2010 highlights local news items. It notes ongoing community events and updates without specific details, preserving the regional news mood and emphasis.
Mostly sunny and comfortable conditions expected today with daytime highs around 83 degrees. The forecast calls for light breeze and dry skies.
The Senate confirmed Justice Kagan in a historic vote marking a significant milestone. Supporters hailed the decision as a milestone for judicial diversity and consensus-building, while opponents urged caution about the court's evolving balance and future implications.
Market watch notes stock indices on August 5 2010 with Dow Jones at 10674.98 down 5.45 points Nasdaq Composite at 2293.06 down 10.54 while S&P 500 stands at 1125.81 down 7.89. Declined issues exceed advancers as Nasdaq volume reaches 3.81 billion with 866 advances and 1742 declines.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph building is undergoing facade renovations while remaining open during normal business hours. Visitors may be directed to alternate entrances as work continues.
The West Virginia Daily lists results for state games with numbers for Daily 3 Pick 3 and Pick 4 drawings. It shows 3 6 2 for Daily 3, 9 5 9 5 for Pick 4, and 7 7 4 for Pick 3 along with 6 1 7 2.
Paper readers with questions about home delivery rack sales or the e edition should contact the circulation department. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday with weekend tele customer service 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Morning redelivery is offered through midnight within a limited area.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports a August 9 deadline to register for the August 28 special primary to succeed the late U S Senator Robert Byrd. Mercer McDowell and Monroe counties describe steady but not crowded turnout. County clerks urge voting, note public tests of machines August 25 at 9 a.m. in Mercer and public registration hours vary by county courthouses. Early voting begins August 20.
A 418 page WVU report on injecting coal slurry into abandoned mines finds no proof of public health risk but warns data gaps prevent a definitive answer. Researchers say more data is needed to assess effects on water, wells, and communities while some lawmakers urge stopping the practice if safety cannot be assured.
Mine safety officials may tell families as early as Tuesday whether methane monitors were disabled before the April blast at Upper Big Branch in West Virginia. Two monitors and a data recorder were removed from the longwall machine, and inspectors will examine the devices to determine if Massey Energy employees tampered with alarms and shutoffs amid reports of detectors being disabled to keep machines running.
Juanita Lynch of Nemours and Billy Bailey present produce at Pike View High School gym as Mercer County Fair preparations continue. The fair starts today at 8 a.m., showcasing judging and fair activities.
Mercer County Fair launches at Pike View High School after rain disrupts outdoor activities. Generations GAP groups, led by Jeff Disibbio, Elizabeth Sudduth, and Jessica Stephens, hosted a Business After Hours feast with pig barbecue and hamburgers for attendees. Judge Omar Aboulhosn praised the event as a family friendly kickoff and anticipated another strong year.
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