Unseasonably cool spell grips Bluefield area as Charley looms
Meteorologists say an unusual cool snap blankets the Bluefield region with highs in the upper 60s and lower 70s, driven by cold fronts and a northwest flow. Hurricane Charley threatens Florida but could bring showers as it tracks northward, with forecasters noting cooler conditions likely through midweek.
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Charley hurricane nears Florida path and evacuations expand
Charley hurled toward Florida with winds above 74 mph and a path that threatened 6.5 million residents. Evacuations escalated, emergency centers evacuated, and warnings covered the west and Atlantic coasts. The storm prompted Bush to seek federal aid while comparisons to Andrew heightened the urgency.
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Several arrested after Friday morning altercations in Princeton
Police say Mercer County deputies jailed multiple people after two incidents at Fireplace on Winfrey Lane and Omelet Shoppe on Oakvale Road. Dennis Moore 23 Bluefield faced firearm charges. others faced obstructing an officer public intoxication disorderly conduct and related counts. All arraigned, bonds posted, subpoenas to follow. Officers involved included Sgt J E Parks Deputy W C Wilborn and Deputy D A Furches.
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McDowell Native to Keynote 15th Mt Chapel Scholarship Event
Mt Chapel Missionary Baptist Church marks its 15th anniversary with a Sunday program featuring McDowell County native Karen H. Thomas as keynote speaker. Thomas, a Charlotte-Mecklenburg school administrator, holds degrees from West Virginia University and Harvard. Detroit Boys Rev Ed Henry and Rev Ed Oliver will also appear. dinner follows in the fellowship hall. Dr. Robert Earl Rogers presides as pastor.
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NAACP Convention Focuses on Voter Registration
At the 60th West Virginia NAACP Convention in Bluefield the organizer outlined political action as top priority. James Tolbert urged African Americans to vote and engage in education and registration efforts to influence the next presidency. About 40 delegates attended alongside community members. Other topics included affirmative action criminal justice and education reforms.
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AT&T West Virginia tariff changes for business customers
AT T filed tariffs to adjust bill timing for intrastate calls on All In One Rate Plans C D G and H effective about September 1 2004. Initial 60 seconds remains but additional period increases from 1 second to 60 seconds, boosting 90 second Plan C Direct Dial calls from 0.11 to 0.14 dollars. Plans B E G K terminate for new customers or movers. current subscribers may stay. Tariff copy available at Robert R Rodecker law office, Charleston WV 25301 and at the Public Service Commission, 201 Brooks Street Charleston WV 25301. Protests must be in writing to The Secretary of the Public Service Commission, PO Box 812 Charleston WV 25323.
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Coon Dog Case Expands to Broader Federal Probe
A federal grand jury indicted 16 individuals and six companies in Buchanan County under Operation Big Coon Dog. Charges include public corruption racketeering mail fraud and money laundering stemming from floods and $30 million in damages. Bribes totaling about $545,000 aimed to secure over $8 million in disaster funds via county contracts.
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