Local News Update From August 22 2005
A brief update from August 22 2005 highlights actions and notices from regional outlets. The item references a BDTO line and online source www.bdtonline.com with concise notes on local developments.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 2005
Page
1
A brief update from August 22 2005 highlights actions and notices from regional outlets. The item references a BDTO line and online source www.bdtonline.com with concise notes on local developments.
Sunny and warm with highs around 83 degrees. Cloudy overnight with a 30 percent chance of a few showers and lows in the lower 60s.
The Rolling Stones opened their latest North American tour at Boston Fenway Park with Start Me Up. Fans of all ages packed the stadium, a scene described by Richard Tucker of Chatham who attended with his teens. The trek includes an October 6 stop at University of Virginia Scott Stadium.
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Joshua Lusk transformed from a failing West Virginia high school senior to a college student on scholarship at West Virginia University. He credits Mountain Challenge Academy staff and his parents for guiding him to graduate with honors, earning the Citizenship Award and other citations, and now plans a career as a Christian Child Psychologist helping peers in need.
A motorcyclist died Sunday evening after a vehicle collision at the Grassy Branch and Route 19 intersection in Bluefield. Detective Brian Kahle and officers Corporal G W Lightfoot and Patrolman J D Vance investigated while Bluefield Rescue Squad and fire department crews responded. Further details were not available at press time.
Gov. Joe Manchin plans to cut the state sales tax on groceries from six to five percent during the upcoming special session. Republicans in both chambers signal potential amendments aiming to repeal or phase out the tax over two to three years, complicating the proposal.
Mercer County and Tazewell County schools set August start dates. A new dress code policy has been approved by Dr. Debra Akers and details have been sent to parents. An earlier code prohibits energy enhanced beverages like Red Bull on school grounds or during activities.
Frederick W. Barker M D and Dr. James Lynde breast imaging specialist will speak at Graham Middle School auditorium Thursday at 7 p m about improving breast care options for area women and plans for a new Bluefield center. Barker says he aims to bring this expertise back to Bluefield and invites community involvement. Lynde has long collaborated with Dr Laszla, aiding the initiative.
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