Power outages hit parts of West Virginia and Virginia
Crews battled outages across southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia with hundreds left without power. In McDowell County 830 customers near War lost electricity after a pole toppled on Cumberland Road near Kmart, with 5 pm restoration. Up to 1,200 were initially affected at 8 am and winds Tuesday night may have contributed. Bland County saw about 15 customers lose power in Rocky Gap, while Giles County reported 112 without electricity in Goldbond after 5 pm, with weather cited as a factor.
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Governor Tomblin to Speak at Princeton Rotary Meeting
West Virginia Governor Earl Ray Tomblin will address the Princeton Rotary Club at a noon Friday luncheon in the Sugar Shak on East Mercer Street. The talk will cover the state's economy as the nation moves to emerge from recession, per club president Tammie Toler. Greg Jordan is listed as a contact.
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City of Lights contest extended for Bluefield residents
Bluefield residents have until December 6 to enter their holiday decorations in the City of Lights contest. Sponsored by Cole Harley Davidson WVVA and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, prizes total 500 for first, 250 for second, and 100 for third. Entries should include name, address, and phone number by mail or email. Ballots will be published in the newspaper and online voting available.
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Princeton Pikeview hosts fall fundraiser with bingo and raffles
The Princeton Pikeview High School Foundation will host a fall fundraiser Thursday at 6 p.m. at the school with doors opening at 5 p.m. Activities include bingo, raffles and baskets. For information call 304-384-7502. A water project public meeting is set for 6 p.m. Thursday at Kellysville Church of God Auditorium to brief on status costs and potential user surcharge. The Red Cross Bloodmobile will visit the Youth Center on Stadium Drive Thursday noon to 6 p.m.
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