Weather Snapshot for August 23 2011
Tuesday August 23 2011 reports a sunny day with a high near 80 degrees. The brief notes the date and typical summer warmth, suitable for a local daily weather card.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 2011
Page
1
Tuesday August 23 2011 reports a sunny day with a high near 80 degrees. The brief notes the date and typical summer warmth, suitable for a local daily weather card.
A Bland County woman Marilyn Frances Robison aged 66 died in a single vehicle crash on Route 52 near Bland. Police say the 2001 Kia Sportage ran off the shoulder, over-corrected into the opposite lane and overturned. Trooper PJ Deel is handling the investigation.
Market figures show Dow Jones at 10 854 65, Nasdaq Composite at 1 123 82 and S P 500 at 80 29 in a cautious session. Analysts note uneven gains as investors weigh earnings data and inflation signals.
Virginia Pick 3 7 1 0 Pick 4 4 6 0 9 showing lottery draw results and numbers for the state games.
Mercer and McDowell counties will see new House of Delegates districts with Brushfork Bluewell Montcalm and Bramwell shifted to the 26th District under Delegate Clif Moore. Spanishburg Pinoak Gardener areas and Pike View join the 25th District under Delegate Linda Goode Phillips. She notes Pike View’s growth and expects continued regional cooperation.
McDowell County officials expect a 2012 boost from a coal severance tax law that will return a portion of coal taxes to coal producing counties. Acting Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin plans to sign the bill, enabling funds for infrastructure and economic development projects locally. County leaders say the move keeps more money in the area and reduces reliance on state transfers.
Libyan leader Muammar Gadhafi is missing as rebels claim control of most of Tripoli after NATO airstrikes battered the Bab al Aziziya compound. Three of his sons are reportedly under arrest while loyalists fight pockets of resistance and a short-range Scud missile is fired near Sirte. Rebel leader Mustafa Abdel-Jalil says the real victory comes with Gadhafi’s capture.
Graham High School band leaders Leah Gillespie and Kelli Louthan discuss roles and preparations as bands across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia gear up for football season. July summer sessions lead to regular practice from 7 to 8:30 p.m. with section meetings and memorizing new pieces.
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