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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 2003
Page
10
Sunshine dominates the day with clear skies and temperatures several degrees higher than yesterday. A bright springlike forecast awaits as residents enjoy warmer air and continued dry conditions.
In Kanawha County a shooting at a suburban store and a school board meeting disruption with gasoline and gunfire left one wounded. Investigators say they have 100 leads and 100 suspects while seeking a dark maroon pickup. Maryland police advised West Virginia on Washington area tactics, as officials avoid tunnel vision.
Three people were killed by shootings outside convenience stores in less than a week. Authorities say a single shooter may be responsible and post a wanted driver description with a hotline for tips. Sheriff Tucker urged vigilance and offered contact channels for tips while noting hundreds of tips have been received.
A Springville woman woke to a ceiling on fire and fled with her fiance Lee Sheets and their grandson. The house was a total loss after a lightning strike hit the attic. Firefighters from Bluefield, led by Chief Jim Hardy, fought the blaze with 13 firefighters, two pumpers and a tanker. Proffitt, uninjured, later aided Red Cross flood relief efforts in McDowell County and hopes to rebuild in Springville with community support.
Police from Mercer and Kanawha counties coordinate with state and federal agencies to track a dark maroon Ford F-150 linked to a string of shootings. Task force members in West Virginia monitor more than 100 leads, urging vigilance for suspects and the truck with possible gold trim.
Heavy rain Saturday caused rapid creek overflows isolating about 200 residents in Avondale and Mile Branch. Damage estimates reach up to 1 million dollars for roads with several septic systems harmed. Water service to Kimball disrupted by possible lightning strike on the water plant. emergency tank set outside the fire department.
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