McDowell County schools plan for snow days decisions
Mercer County Schools Superintendent Deborah Akers outlined an inclement weather schedule with defined bus routes and countywide assessments. She said decisions to close or delay depend on road conditions and forecasts, with unsafe routes canceled by drivers and excused weather absences allowed for student makeup work.
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Princeton
Deborah Akers
Mercer County
Akers
Sunday December 12 2010 Bttonline Brief
Sunday edition summary notes December 12 2010 coverage from Bdtonline with local brief items and headline teasers. Grounded on available readable text, no additional facts inferred.
Weather shifts to snow after morning rain likely
Today the forecast calls for rain before 11 a.m., then rain and snow possible from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., followed by snow likely after 1 p.m. Central timing. Expect wet pavement and slippery roads as precipitation changes through the day.
Poquoson Upsets Richlands 23 17 In State Championship
Poquoson edges Richlands 23 to 17 to claim the state title in a competitive championship game. Poquoson used a strong second half to overcome Richlands and secure the victory and the championship trophy.
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Richlands Falls
Poquoson
Camel toppled into audience during Florida Christmas pageant rehearsal
A camel named Lula Bell and its rider toppled onto pews at a West Palm Beach First Baptist Church rehearsal. No injuries were reported as the camel balked and fell during the show prep. The animal, on loan from Animals in Motion, will not appear in tally shows.
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West Palm Beach
Fla
South Florida
Lula Bell
First Baptist Church of
Animals In Motion
Florida
Lottery draw results from West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers were 6 1 2. Daily 4 drawn as 0 4 7 0. Virginia Pick 3 numbers were 4 1 7. Pick 4 drawn as 1 4 6 6.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Pick
Delivery questions for paper subscription support
Customer service hours noted 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 6 a.m. to noon on weekends. Circulation department offers morning redelivery through 12 p.m. within a limited area and can be reached at 304-327-2800 for delivery issues or questions.
Shelter embraces holiday pet drive and new arrivals
At Mercer County Animal Shelter two dogs greet a Santa Claus toy as part of a holiday meet and play. Bluefield Daily Telegraph staffers deliver pet supplies to Pet Haven and the Tazewell Humane Society assists with a supply run outside the shelter Saturday morning.
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Mercer County Animal Shelter
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bill Archer
Carolyn King
Pet Haven
Daily Telegraph
Sue Richmond
Dorothy Vaughn
Tazewell
Humane Society
Prerogative readers help four shelters brighten Christmas
Fans of Prerogative magazine and the Bluefield Daily Telegraph donated pet food kitty litter bedding and toys to four area animal shelters. Shelter staff including Carolyn King and Dorothy Vaughn expressed gratitude while editors noted a strong post snow surge in gifts. Staff members assisted with the drive.
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Reen Valley
Prerogative Magazine
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Carolyn King
King
Pet Haven and Rescue Center
Falls Mills
Dorothy Vaughn
Tazewell
Humane Society
Samantha Perry
The
Daily Telegraph
Prerogative
Police seek tips in Crystal Cantrell murder probe
West Virginia State Police seek public help to solve the death of Crystal Cantrell, 36, whose body was found Aug. 10 between Gardner Road and the Bluestone River in Mercer County after last being seen in the area on Aug. 6. Trooper J R Baker asks for any witnesses who recall someone walking near Gardner Road that evening.
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Spanishburg
Princeton
West Virginia State Police
McDowell County
Gardner Road
Mercer County
J.R. Baker
West Virginia
Crystal Cantrell
Bluestone River
Baker
Donations move Tree fund closer to goal
BLUEFIELD A Community Christmas Tree drive gained momentum as donors added 310 to the fund. Over 750 children have signed up for the December 22 party at the Bluefield City Auditorium from noon to 2 PM. Each child will receive a gift bag with toys fruit a treat a book gloves and a toboggan. The fundraiser is the Little Jimmie campaign run by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph.
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Bluefield
Community
Bluefield City Auditorium
The
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Little Jimmie
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