Winter Weather Outlook for December 8 2013
A forecast of a 100 percent chance of rain sleet or freezing rain. The high near 35 degrees and the low around 35. Authorities warn of icy conditions and slick roads across the region through the day. Local meteorologists urge travelers to plan for wintery precipitation and possible travel delays.
Dylan's electric guitar sells for record $965,000 in NY
The Bob Dylan electric guitar from the 1965 Newport Folk Festival sold at Christie's for a record 965000 dollars. An absentee buyer purchased the instrument, with no identity released. The sale marked Dylan's move to electric rock. One lyric fragment sold for 20000 dollars.
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West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Numbers Drawn
West Virginia Daily 3 shows 6 0 3 in the latest drawing. Daily 4 result is 0 4 3 4. Virginia Pick 3 delivers 2 8 0 and Pick 4 comes in at 6 5 7 4.
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Board honors Lee for drug convictions and funding gains
Tazewell County Commonwealth's Attorney Dennis Lee received recognition after his office helped prosecute over 200 narcotics and firearm cases, aiding a U.S. crackdown on Purdue Pharma marketing and Abbott Laboratories forfeitures. The reward totaled about 2.6 million, to be spent on law enforcement gear, drug courts, and community programs.
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Winter storm warning hits Greenbrier to Summers counties
Weather officials warn an ice storm is headed toward parts of West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. The National Weather Service issued a winter storm warning for Greenbrier Mercer Monroe Pocahontas Randolph and Summers counties from early Sunday through Monday morning. Officials provide tips for driving on icy roads and note the storm could affect up to 28 Virginia counties in the southwestern central and Southside regions.
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Final day of Community Christmas Tree signs up 700 children
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports 200 more children signed up on the final day, boosting attendees to 700. Michelle Colley notes steady morning crowds as the Little Jimmie campaign provides gift bags with toys treats a book a hat gloves and more for children in need through the Community Christmas Tree program.
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Prerogative BDT Shelter Drive Delivers Aton Of Food
Prerogative and BDT Shelter Drive collected about 2000 pounds of dog and cat food 250 pounds of cat litter 50 bags of treats and bedding supplies and other items for five animal welfare groups last week at the Mercer County Animal Shelter. Volunteers and staff distributed the donations noting many shelters rely on gifts and monthly food drives to keep pets in homes and out of shelters amid ongoing funding challenges.
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Pounds of Food Delivered to Mercer County Shelter
Darlene Little of Save A Pet Food Bank loads supplies into a truck outside the Mercer County Animal Shelter on Saturday at the Bluefield Union Mission. The effort supports shelter animals with generous donated food and care items.
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Surface Hill wreck and Mercer drug roundup report
Local page items cover a wreck at Surface Hill and a Mercer drug roundup. Other briefs mention students singing at a bank, assembling care packages, and Bill Cole being honored amid Black Friday shopping updates.
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BDT online poll on Christmas gift list size
Reading of a BDT online poll shows respondents report varying sizes for their Christmas gift lists. Many participants indicate balancing budget and personal reach while planning purchases and exchanges.
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