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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 20, 2003
Page
1
In Omaha Joy Conner endured contractions during her second final exam of the day and completed all tests before heading to the hospital. She gave birth to a daughter named Evelyn Leigh after finishing exams.
A cement truck packed with explosives detonated outside the Canal Hotel in Baghdad, killing UN envoy Sergio Vieira de Mello and 19 others and injuring at least 100 in a suicide attack that devastated UN offices.
Kanawha County investigators narrowed hundreds of tips to 10 solid leads in the Charleston area sniper shootings that killed three people. Authorities pursue a possible drug link, with Kanawha County Sheriff’s Department Chief Deputy Phil Morris noting a drug problem in Campbells Creek.
Compton triplets Kaleigh Kara and Kristen start kindergarten at Dudley Primary School in Bluefield Virginia. Their parents Kevin and Kay escort them down the hall during orientation Tuesday evening. All three girls express excitement, with Kaleigh hoping to become a ballet girl.
A task force questions the expenses tied to an expenses bill led by Bill Archer. Officials scrutinize projected costs, funding sources, and potential savings as part of the inquiry. The review aims to clarify accountability and fiscal impact for the proposed measures.
A two state task force formed by the Bluefield Virginia Town Council will review the Sanitary Board of Bluefield. Chair Art Riley says the panel seeks facts to improve the board and questions high sewer rate hikes used to cover bond payments and expenses. Members include Ed Shaffrey Donnie Turner Deb Sarver and Robert Shireman with Higginbotham and King also involved in board matters.
Lowe's Home Improvement Warehouse has signed a contract to open in College Plaza Bluefield Virginia. Cynthia Hicks of U S Properties Group confirmed the Tuesday announcement, noting three possible pad sites under consideration for Lowe's with U S Properties Group arranging the lease.
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