December 25 2008 event coverage at Bdtonline
Local news brief from Bdtonline highlights events and happenings on Thursday December 25, 2008 across the Dalton area, noting community activities, schedules, and public notices for residents.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 25, 2008
Page
1
Local news brief from Bdtonline highlights events and happenings on Thursday December 25, 2008 across the Dalton area, noting community activities, schedules, and public notices for residents.
Anchorage reports a 25 foot Snowzila reappears despite a cease and desist. Residents cheer as the towering figure with a pipe, carrot nose, and bottle eyes draws kids and calls from Powers to notice the giant yard feature again.
Lottery results from West Virginia and surrounding regions show daily 3 and pick 4 draws with numbers and payouts. No further context or winning details provided in the fragment.
Customer service for delivery issues is listed with hours from 6 am to 8 pm daily, including weekends. The circulation department offers morning delivery through 12 p.m. in a limited area, with a contact number 304-327-2800 for subscriptions, home delivery, rack sales, mail delivery, or e edition problems.
Gov. Joe Manchin enters a second term amid a flare of West Virginia reform zeal. He cites coal and healthcare battles, a near bankrupt workers’ comp system, and a drive to expand opportunities and pride for residents. He recalls a confident first inauguration and stresses lifelong preparation and a burning desire to change the state.
Bluefield resident Justin Mahood, 19, addresses the annual Double Gates light show near the Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield Virginia. He balances college at Liberty University with preparations as Thanksgiving rain and snow complicate setup. The display aims to bring community joy and a family outing, attracting cars from the church nearby for a festive pause.
The Bluefield Union Mission distributed meals to over 300 families on Christmas Eve continuing a local tradition. Volunteer coordinator Lonnie Quesenberry noted the shift from Christmas Day to Eve for greater convenience, while praising steady volunteer participation. The Dodson family aided in meal preparation, highlighting a long history of service to the mission.
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