Weather Update and Quote From Defense Secretary Gates
Partly sunny today with highs near 41. Quote of the day by Defense Secretary Robert Gates stresses that the war remains ongoing and urges protecting and building on gains earned with the blood of U S military and Iraqi partners.
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GPS to track missing Nativity figures in Bal Harbour
In Bal Harbour Florida a baby Jesus statue in a nativity display will gain a GPS tracker after the prior figure vanished despite being bolted down. Dina Cellini cites reliance on technology to protect the exhibit and notes Mary and Joseph statues will also receive devices funded by residents and her own money.
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Lotteries and Delivery Line Notice
Lotteries listed Powerball numbers 5 10 11 34 38 and Win for Life 5 12 16 20 30 32 with prizes 21 and 26. Delivery support line for the Telegraph provided at 304 327 2800 hours 7 a.m. to 12 p.m. seven days a week. Fall by noon to ensure timely delivery within delivery area.
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Lawmakers seek school dollars in Southwest Virginia
In Tazewell County a trio of lawmakers drafts legislation to raise the state literary loan fund limit from 7 million to 12 million per project for school renovations. School Superintendent Brenda Lawson says the move could expedite facility upgrades including electrical, HVAC, windows and restrooms as the board already hires an engineering firm for a countywide assessment.
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Christmas shopping surge cools as retailers seek late sales
shoppers jam stores ahead of Christmas hunting hard to find items like Nintendo Wii while some retailers warn December may still be weak. Mall operators report strong weekend traffic but executives warn that Christmas Eve and post holiday sales will decide if targets are met amid a slow December.
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Holidays of Lights Volunteers Fill Holiday Duty
A Bhrefield couple volunteered to staff Gates on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, filling in for Doris Ste and Norris Autres Am. The event celebrates both Christmas and Tantukhah Miracles, urging reflection on blessings and community service during the season.
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Roy Rogers Remembered by Devoted Fans and Family
A lifelong fan recalls Roy Rogers as the King of the Cowboys and shares memories from early theater outings in Tazewell. Born Leonard Franklin Slye in Cincinnati on November 5 1911, Rogers adopted his stage name in 1938 for Under Western Stars.
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