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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 2000
Page
8
Daily and monthly precipitation data show amounts for Aug 13 2000 and Aug 14 1999 plus a 30 day span and year to date totals. The report lists trace amounts and a 3.16 inch figure with a 21.44 inch total for the period, reflecting regional rainfall readings.
Today shows partly sunny skies with highs in the lower to mid 80s and tonight partly cloudy. Tuesday brings highs 80 to 85 and lows in the 60s with partly cloudy conditions. Wednesday cools to upper 60s with partly cloudy skies and a chance of afternoon and evening showers and storms. Thursday is forecast but details are not provided.
In Sparta New Jersey heavy rains damaged the Musconetcong River area as bridges and roads washed out. Hackettstown residents evacuated while Stanhope warned of a dam potential breach and officials urged vigilance. Flooding closed streets, mudslides threatened homes on Main Street, and rescue crews ferried residents across swift water.
Charleston AP reports Division of Highways hourly workers will gain a 7 percent raise this week. The increase, announced by Assistant DOH Commissioner Thomas F Badgett in a July 26 letter, accompanies a state payroll rise totaling 2 268 across all state employees. Gov Underwood plans further salary reviews for other classifications as existing raises phased in since 1998. Star Trek star William Shatner opens St Francis Hospital ER in Charleston. S: Shatner, guest of honor at St Francis Hospital, attended the grand opening of a 9 500 square foot emergency room facility costing 9 million. He spoke of the need for emergency care and helped staff tours and health screenings ahead of the ER accepting patients starting Monday.
West Virginia voters may decide control of the House as Republicans campaign for Shelley Moore Capito in the 2nd District seat open after Bob Wise’s retirement. National figures including John McCain and George W. Bush join fundraisers and events, while Humphreys defends against strong GOP backing and fundraising.
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