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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 2002
Page
8
Today brings continued wintry weather with early highs in the 30s. Cold air settles in as light precipitation remains possible, bringing slick conditions in morning and afternoon hours. Local forecasts warn residents to trim outdoor activities and stay indoors when possible.
In a West Virginia case, Judge Charles Haden II sided with Kentuckians, ordering the Corps to cease issuing mountaintop mining permits. The ruling, tied to Clean Water Act enforcement concerns, follows a Fourth Circuit reversal of a 1999 permitting decision and involves coal associations appealing the decision.
U S District Judge Charles H Haden II ruled in favor of Kentuckians and ordered the Army Corps of Engineers to cease issuing surface mine permits on May 8. Bill Raney of the West Virginia Coal Association noted panel questions, while Kentuckians for the Commonwealth spokesman Jerry Hardt said the hearing lasted about 90 minutes. The Kentuckians were represented by Jim Hecker, Joe Childers and Joe Lovett. Raney expressed hope for predictability. Contact Bill Archer at barcher attonline.com.
A two car collision on Courthouse Road near Gaylord's around 2:15 sent a son to the hospital. State police in Wytheville cover 15 Virginia counties. Bluefield saw 20 wrecks in two hours, none serious. Reports also cite crashes in Buchanan, Giles and Bland counties with no major injuries.
Officials in West Virginia and Virginia prepared for the winter storm. Highway crews stocked salt and readied equipment while workers on bridges and primary roads stayed on day and night shifts. Shoppers flocked to stores for staples as they anticipated the snow.
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