Weather forecast brief for Sunday August 24 2014
A chance of rain mainly before 1pm with mostly cloudy skies. High near 79 degrees. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 2014
Page
1
A chance of rain mainly before 1pm with mostly cloudy skies. High near 79 degrees. Southeast wind 3 to 7 mph.
The U S Hurricane Center reports a new tropical low forming this weekend over the Atlantic. It is forecast to strengthen into a tropical storm with warnings for Turks and Caicos and parts of the Bahamas. Rain totals up to 8 inches are possible, with San Juan region forecast up to 6 inches. Power and water outages affect thousands as winds reach 35 mph.
West Virginia Daily lists several lottery results including Daily 3 numbers 8 5 1, Daily 4 sequence 4 5 7 9, Virginia Pick 3 5 6 6, and Pick 4 3 2 0 1. No additional context or outcomes provided.
A fragmented report notes a Virginia special election alongside local events including a motorcycle ride, a gospel concert and picnic, a trailer incident near the art center on Country Girl Road, and mention of Project Lifesaver. The readable text lists AEVideo as a source tag.
Street rods classic cars and motorcycles filled Pipestein State Park Saturday for the annual Oldies Rock show. Laura Jackson of Summerville DC photographed a colorful Volkswagen bus amid the displays. Staff photos by Eric DiNovo.
At Pipestem State Park the annual Oldies Rock & Roll Weekend Car and Motorcycle Show showcased vintage autos and bikes organized by Myron Anderson and Dave Ruble. Attendees praised vehicles like a hand-painted 1973 Volkswagen van, with owners recalling 1960s hippie culture and psychedelic colors.
State police seek arrest warrant for Randy McNeely after a Norfolk Southern train strike on August 21 near the Roderfield Tunnel left Kenneth Neace dead and Ruthie Mullins hospitalized in critical condition. Neace died from injuries on the eastbound from Belleview to Macon route. Mullins fell about 60 feet from a railroad bridge. McNeely, who also was on the track, sustained minor injuries and was treated then released.
Athens residents and students are making music in Athens Park with a public piano donated after a call to town hall. Mayor Carol Bard recalled the process from disposal offer to donation, with Dr. Griffee invited to decorate, culminating in placement at the gazebo for community use.
The Sun sets on Bluefield Virginia’s Sunset in the Square season as hundreds enjoy Halloween style costumes and the outdoor screening of Monsters University. Cheyenne Cook and Taylor Bishop attend with families while Addalynne Ritchie dares a burlap sack potato costume.
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