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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 2007
Page
2
News highlights from bdtonline.com dated Wednesday December 19 2007 cover local events and brief updates. The items reference community happenings and scheduled activities, reflecting the day's notes and notices in the Braintree area.
Today brings a slight chance of showers after 11am. Expect mostly cloudy skies with a high near 44.
Iris Law of the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities cautions that deficits are mounting and 13 states may see budget gaps surpassing 23 billion dollars this fiscal year. The center's analysis signals serious strain and a possible recession without corrective action.
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph offers Black Gold A Tribute to Coal Miners, a hardbound volume with photographs and memories from miners and families across the region. Pre orders pick up at 928 Bluefield Avenue. shipping available. Price is 34.95 dollars.
Lottery results listed with West Virginia Daily 3 showing 4 5 1 and Daily 4 8 3 2 9. Virginia Pick 3 draws 4 6 4 and Pick 4 4 7 1 5.
Contact the Telegraph delivery line at 304 327 2802 from 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week with delivery problems. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited service area.
The Virginia State Corporation Commission approved Appalachian Power Company's $48.9 million rate increase, about 3 percent more on the average monthly bill. The SCC trimmed $10.6 million from the company's request to cover environmental compliance costs from the past two years. Senator Phillip Puckett noted the move aligned with prior expectations and environmental cost recovery rules. The commission also heard a flood of public input by letter and email.
Bluefield leaders advance first reading of a vacant building ordinance that would levy a 100 initial inspection fee including electrical and plumbing for structures vacant over 120 days and a 50 annual renewal. The measure aims to establish a regular inspection schedule for vacant structures and ensure ongoing structural assessments.
In Bradshaw and nearby communities in McDowell County over 1,000 feet of telephone wire was stolen early Tuesday. Thieves climbed poles to take the line, presumed for copper. Emergency calls were routed via local fire departments to the McDowell County 911 center.
A flood of contributions Tuesday pushed the Community Christmas Tree fund over its goal. Donations exceed $6,000, lifting this season’s total to $29,695, including a $3,000 gift from the ALMS Fund and a $1,000 gift from Dr. and Mrs. Tree.
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