Record Crowds Yet Spending Dips Over Thanksgiving Weekend
New York shoppers flocked to Target Macy's and other stores for early discounts and Thanksgiving openings as the four day weekend drew a record 141 million in person and online shoppers. Yet total spending slid 2.9 percent to 57.4 billion amid deal fatigue and higher discount expectations, with Friday sales down 13.2 percent though Black Friday gainers lifted Thanksgiving weekend totals.
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Tazewell County Sheriff blotter week summary
For the week of November 15 to November 22 the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office reported 212 arrests 7 traffic tickets issued 10 accidents worked 142 calls responded 178 civil papers served 23 animal complaints 16 animals impounded.
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New Name for Mercer Street Theater and Christmas Film Fundraiser
Greg Puckett of Community Connections announced the theater’s rebranding on Nov 16 during the Mercer Street preview of A Christmas Tree Miracle starring Princeton native Kevin Sizemore. The group will distribute 200 DVDs and host two December showings, with fundraisers to replace seats by March 1, 2014. A New Year’s Eve downtown celebration with bands, a ball drop, and fireworks is planned with a $15 admission and free midnight cider.
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Little Jimmie campaign nears target at Bluefield event
The Little Jimmie campaign enters its 96th year still $16,925 short of its goal. The upcoming party on Saturday December 21 at the city auditorium on Stadium Drive will provide each child a red bag with two toys food treats a book a toboggan gloves and other goodies. Over 428 children signed up in the first period with a second sign up to follow December 6 7. Donations to the Community Christmas Tree fund are welcome at Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701 or in person at the Telegraph office. Current totals show a $13 075 daily total with a $10 000 starting balance and recent gifts from Sanders E Brown Jr Second Chance Rocks concert and others.
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McDonnell ends term amid Star Scientific scandal fallout
Former Virginia governor Bob McDonnell, blocked from another term, faces a Justice Department probe into alleged special treatment for Star Scientific. He defends his actions, notes gifts were returned, and reflects on a controversial 2010 Confederate History Month error while highlighting his administration's fiscal and transportation achievements.
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