Stocks Slip on Profit Taking Amid Mixed Economic Signals
Stocks fell Thursday as investors booked profits despite moderate economic growth and contained inflation. The Dow dropped 94.78 to 6303.73, two thirds of losses in the final hour, while decliners led advancers on the NYSE 4 to 3 amid about 400 million shares traded.
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Hemphill man to stand trial for McDowell arson
Hemphill man Christopher Joey Mullins faces trial next week in McDowell County arson case tied to a May breaking and entering at a Hemphill apartment owned by Quattrone's Realty. Two other Hemphill men are charged. Tony Domingo, assistant state fire marshal, will testify. All pleaded not guilty. Mullins to be tried before Circuit Judge Booker T. Stephens starting Monday December 16.
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Five questions with Microsoft Man Gates interview
AP President writer Ted Anthony interviews Bill Gates in Gates at age 41 co founder and CEO of Microsoft about the Internet focus of the new edition of The Road Ahead He discusses drawing people to the Internet by appealing to interests including sports books science travel and cars He notes the rapid adoption pace while acknowledging lingering Luddites He compares computer use to learning to drive and describes the broader societal potential of Internet driven communities and global collaboration with teachers and students benefiting from a more efficient market system and part time contribution.
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Matoaka water system cleared after benzene scare
The town of Matoaka won a clean bill of health as final tests found no benzene in the water. The state lifted the use order after emergency funding and a tanker supply ensured residents had potable water during the remediation.
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Bluefield Officers Tackle First Shop With A Cop Program
Bluefield police join the Fraternal Order of Police in a first Shop With A Cop event set for December 15. Fifteen officers will shop with 66 area children at K Mart Cumberland Road, with store support including treat bags and a store discount. FOP officers M A Beck and Tyrone Miller lead the effort alongside Patrolman John Jones.
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Occidental Pete
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