Weather Summary for West Virginia and Virginia
Yesterday Bluefield reported a high of 48 and a low of 28 with no usable precipitation data. Record temperatures show a high of 70 in 1984 and a low of 0 in 1914. Sunrise and sunset times are noted as 7:32 a.m. and evening. Precipitation figures unavailable for Dec 14 and 15, 1989, with a total precipitation since Jan 1, 1990 listed as 35.07 inches.
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Weather Outlook With Rain and Cool Temperatures Across The Week
The National Weather Service forecasts an 80 percent chance of rain today with highs near 50 and tonight mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of light rain or drizzle. Sunday will be partly cloudy with highs in the 40s, and through Tuesday a continued chance of rain with cooler highs and occasional snow showers in some regions. Aging forecasts show pockets of freezing rain and sleet in northern mountains and valleys, followed by diminishing rain and gradual cloud reduction into tonight and Sunday.
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Temperatures Across Texas and Michigan
Highs reach 84 in Kingsville Alice and McAllen Texas while Marquette Michigan records a low of minus three. Thermometer readings reflect wide regional variations as seasonal patterns shift across the Midwest and Southwest.
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Bush names Lynn Martin to head Labor Department
President Bush nominates Rep. Lynn Martin of Illinois to lead the Labor Department, replacing Elizabeth Dole as Pat Saiki emerges as a frontrunner for Education. Martin, 51, is a longtime friend but labor groups criticize her voting record. Cavazos resigns, Sununu influence cited, and Bennett withdraws from Reform Party post amid ethics rule backlash.
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Delegates Appointed to Key House Committees
Mercer County delegates receive appointments to Education and Judiciary while local members Flanigan Bailey Carper and Huffman gain seats on Finance Banking and Insurance Health and Human Resources Education Benning Insurance Roads on Transportation Judiciary Health and Resources and constitutional Revision. Carpers Roads panel aligns with southern counties pushing for interstate highway funding to replace Rt 52.
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Heavy snow hits Rockies and Colorado ski areas
A powerful storm blanketed the Rockies with up to 16 inches of snow and moved into the Northwest, delivering 60 to 74 mph wind gusts in Colorado towns. Wolf Creek Pass saw about 10 inches, while other Colorado ski areas logged fresh powder. Aspen reported blizzard like conditions and school closures as roads grew slick.
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Mercer County considers consolidating high schools plan
Mercer County schools weigh closing Bramwell Montcalm to form a new Gardner area high school. Public hearings set for December 17 in Princeton. State guidelines force efficiency as renovation costs loom and Bluefield High would absorb Bramwell and Montcalm students. utilization rates show underuse at all three schools.
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Weather boosts Mercer Mall sales despite long drives
Leggett department store manager Dick Arrington reports stronger 1990 activity after a milder year, noting good weather drew shoppers from outlying areas while some feared snow kept others home. Hills Department Store manager Pete Flanigan cautions warm days can soften winter sales, especially coats and flannel shirts.
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