Partly Cloudy Sky Outlook for Region Today
The region will see mostly cloudy skies with a 20 percent chance of rain. Forecasters expect mild temperatures and light winds, with any precipitation mainly possible in the early afternoon hours. Local residents are advised to carry a light jacket and rain gear just in case.
Gasoline Deals Tap Region Low Prices In Bluefield Area
A report highlights the lowest regional pump prices on Thursday with Sam's Club in Bluefield Virginia at 1.68 per gallon, Food City Bluefield at 1.70, and Citgo Station in Pearlsburg at 1.74. Prices reflect local diesel and regular gasoline trends.
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Charley Bonnie bring heavy rain to central Virginia forecast
Hurricane Charley and tropical storm Bonnie threaten central Virginia with rainfall as Bonnie lands in Florida and Charley heads across the region. Meteorologists warn of possible floods in flood-prone areas and breezy, cooler air from the north, with limited impact in West Virginia.
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Poignant memories mark 60th West Virginia NAACP meeting
Rev. Larry Patterson, who once drank from a horse trough due to segregation, tells about NAACP as a life line. The West Virginia Conference of Branches NAACP holds its 60th annual meeting at Mt. Zion Missionary Baptist Church in Bluefield with Audie Murphy and Benita Murphy among attendees.
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Large marijuana find near McDowell and Tazewell counties
State police report more than 2 625 plants discovered in rural Bull Creek Panther Bishop Squire and Berwind areas near the state line. Value exceeds 1 million dollars. Officials expect no owner to come forward as plants will be destroyed and cultivation with intent to deliver could be charged.
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West Virginia Sees SUV Boom in Vehicle Registrations
Census data show SUVs rising 83 percent in five years in West Virginia while passenger cars remain most registered. From 1997 to 2002 SUV registrations climbed 87,000 to 159,000, with about one SUV per eight licensed drivers and one pickup per four drivers.
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