Winter Weather Slows Travel Across Southern WV and SW Virginia
Freezing rain sleet and heavy snow coated roads as highway crews cleared major interstates and U S routes. Traffic limped along I 77 460 and 52 while authorities urged nonessential travel and state troopers responded to numerous minor accidents between Princeton Beckley and surrounding areas.
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Friday December 17, 2010 highlights from Bdtonline
A brief roundup from bdtonline.com dated Friday December 17, 2010 notes notable local events and headlines. It highlights community news, meetings, and upcoming activities with concise summaries and timely references.
Weather Outlook: Flurries Possible With Cloudy skies
Today features a chance of flurries and a high near 33 as a west wind around 11 mph. Tonight remains mostly cloudy with a low around 22.
Early press run for Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph published Friday's edition several hours early due to a severe storm in the two Virginias. Publisher Darryl Hudson said the move aimed to aid carrier delivery while urging safety and understanding from subscribers. Bills contact Bill Archer at barcher bottonline.com.
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Luefield
Virginias
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Hudson
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Probe continues into West Virginia plant blast that killed three
Federal investigators say the Dec. 9 explosion at AL Solutions in New Cumberland may have stemmed from dust among titanium and zirconium processing. Rob Hall of the U S Chemical Safety Board said causes are identified but not narrowed, with OSHA and the state Fire Marshal assisting. The three workers were alone in a reinforced concrete building when the blast happened.
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New Cumberland
West Virginia
U.S. Chemical Safety Board
Rob Hall
Hall
AL Solutions
Occupational Safety and Health Administration
West Virginia Pick 3 and Pick 4 Numbers Reported
Virginia drawing results show Pick 3 5 6 3 and Pick 4 0 8 6 4. No further context or outcomes provided.
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Weather improves after heavy snowfall in Bluefield
Forecasters say the worst icy conditions may be over between now and Christmas after five inches of snow in Bluefield. National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Corrigan noted limited precipitation in the forecast as the system moves east. freezing drizzle expected Friday and lingering ice. The weekend storm is unlikely to impact the area, officials said.
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Peter Corrigan
National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Corrigan
National
Precipita
Wind farm foes vow to press fight in Tazewell County
In Luefield Virginia opponents of the Bluestone River Wind Farm vow to continue opposing Dominion Resources after it announced sole development rights. Dr. Teresa Paine of the Mountain Preservation Association warns of 500 foot turbines and reduced property values on East River Mountain as Dominion takes full ownership of 2,600 acres, with BP exiting the project.
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Tazewell County
Luefield
East River Mountain
Dominion Resources
Teresa Paine
The
Mountain Preservation Association
Dominion
Bluestone River
Bluefield
Donation pushes Community Christmas Tree past goal
A $2,000 donation from Brooks Run Mining Co. helped the 2010 Community Christmas Tree campaign exceed its $30,000 goal, bringing total contributions to $31,954 as the Little Jimmie party nears. More than 750 area children are registered for the December 22 event at the Bluefield City Auditorium.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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