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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 2008
Page
1
The forecast calls for showers mainly before 2 p.m. with possible heavy rain and a high near 70. President Bush urged Russia to live up to international commitments and reconsider its on Georgia issue, urging it to follow the six point agreement.
Hokie football coach names Glennon the starting quarterback amid a reshuffle. The report notes team plans and potential impact on offensive depth as spring practice details emerge.
De Queen firefighters arrived at their weekend station to answer a call about a burning utility pole and found the fire station itself in smoke. Fire Marshal Dennis Pruitt said lightning started the blaze, SWEPCO cut the electrical service, and most equipment survived thanks to surge protectors.
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The notice lists subscription help and delivery support options. Circulation is open seven days a week from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays and 6 a.m. to noon on weekends. It mentions morning redelivery through 12 p.m. in a limited area and provides the phone number 304-327-2800.
Census figures show Appalachia’s poverty rose by 114000 to 13.3 million while median incomes climbed in all 13 states except Kentucky where it reached 39678. Health insurance coverage fell slightly year over year but remained above 13.6 million uninsured. Local Bluefield area poverty stayed 21.4 percent even as income rose to 31548. Appalachia spans West Virginia and parts of 12 other states. Virginia posted the largest poverty increase.
Mercer County school officials report 8696 students on the first day, one fewer than last year, with pre K not yet counted and year over year gains near 30 students. McDowell County enrollment figures were still being tabulated as the day began.
Bluefield Buildings Commission considered demolishing 10 more structures, potentially lifting the total on the demolition list to about 138. City inspector Gerald Steele says many sites are vacant and the process aims to curb blight while acknowledging some may be delayed.
The remnants of Tropical Storm Fay soak the Bluefield region with periods of heavy rain expected overnight and into today. Meteorologist Robert Stonefield says rain is needed after a dry spell, with monitoring for increasing intensity as drought conditions persist in the area.
Richard E. Stickler, acting assistant secretary of labor for Mine Safety and Health, spoke to 248 coal leaders at the Bluefield Holiday Inn. He recalled 1965 mine conditions, emphasized strict safety adherence, and noted that many safety concepts from his old manual remain relevant today.
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