Weather Brief for Monday August 13 2018
A chance of thunderstorms after 3 pm. Partly sunny with a high near 78 and a low around 60. Conditions for the day include periods of sun and possible rain, typical late summer warmth, and light to moderate winds.
Archie Statue Honors Meredith Creator Bob Montana
A life size bronze statue of Archie with a park bench greets visitors in Meredith New Hampshire. The statue honors Bob Montana who drew Archie and his companions from 1942 until his death in 1975. Montana lived 35 years in Meredith as the town marked its 250th anniversary in Community Park.
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Meredith
N.H
Archie
New Hampshire
Bob Montana
Betty
Veronica
Jughead
Lakes
Montana
Archie Andrews
Lake Waukewan
Lottery numbers drawn Powerball and Mega Millions update
The draw results show Powerball numbers 5 43 56 62 68 with multiplier 24 and Mega Millions numbers 1 3 12 22 42 with Mega Ball 6. No prize details provided.
Ghost hunt at Lake Shawnee attracts crowds in historic park
Hundreds gather at Lake Shawnee's abandoned amusement park for a ghost hunting event hosted by Ghost Hunt Weekends. Celebrity guests from Travel Channel and SciFi attend for a meet and greet, Q and A, and a paranormal hunt at the site famed as a Native American burial ground with a history of deaths and accidents.
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Princeton
Lake Shawnee
Ghost Hunt Weekends
Chad Morin
Chris Smith
Mike Gonsalves
Brannon Smith
Travel Channel
Emily Rice
Concord Athens Town Social Celebrates 32 Years On University Lawn
Hundreds gather for Concord University and Athens community event on the front lawn to socialize, enjoy music and meals. Student Affairs leader notes the town’s strong support while freshmen and upperclassmen move in, recalling the origins of the gathering.
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Athens
Concord University
Concord
Sarah Beasely
Eric DiNove
Adam Cox
Independent State
Mercer border county hurdle slows new business growth
Rep. Evan Jenkins led a Bluefield Arts Center roundtable on economic development as Mercer County and other border counties face tax and gas tax disparities. Bluefield City Manager Dane Rideout cited gas tax differences with Bland and Tazewell counties harming investment, retail, and cross-border shopping. Jenkins urged Charleston policymakers to adopt a do no harm approach and seek creative solutions.
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Bluefield
Border County
Mercer County
Bluefield Arts Center
Evan Jenkins
Dane Rideout
Love’s
Bland County
Rideout
West Virginia
Tazewell
Bland
Giles
Jenkins
Charleston
Former WWC WWE champion to speak in Mercer County on bullying
Marc Mero, former WWC and WWE champion, will visit Mercer County September 10 and 11 to address middle and high school students on bullying, self harm prevention, goal setting, and positive choices. He will speak at Brushfork Armory on both days, with a community talk September 11 at 7 p.m. in the Bluefield High School auditorium, free to the public.
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Mercer County
Bluefield
Marc Mero
America
Mero
Brushfork Armory
Vari
Ous
Merc
Bluefield High School
Sgt
J.S. McCarty
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