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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 27, 2002
Page
1
Andrew Jackson Whittaker Jr., a 55 year old water and sewer contractor from Charleston, wins the 314.9 million Powerball jackpot the largest single lottery prize in U S history. He selects a 170 million cash option after taxes and plans to donate to three pastors.
Local retailers including Wal Mart Sears and J C Penney in Mercer Mall say Christmas sales exceeded expectations. Electronics, toys, and cold weather clothing led at Wal Mart Ridgeview Plaza while Mercer Mall shoppers boosted post holiday sales. Weather affected returns and overall results.
In Bluefield a line at Kmart formed as residents returned unwanted presents. Bernice Rotenberry traded a duplicate Princess Clock, while Carol Mancini and her 6-year-old son Alec exchanged slippers that were too small. Mancini also swapped a coat gift she bought for her husband.
An elderly man from Dickenson County Virginia with a history of Alzheimer's was found dead early Thursday near an active strip mine in McDowell County. Deputy Blankenship said the missing man traveled over two hours from home and had no known relatives in the county. Sheriff Brooks is investigating.
Police investigate a Christmas night break-in at the Hot Stop Marathon Station on Bland Street. Thieves shattered the front door and stole beer and scratch-off lottery tickets while cameras were offline for remodeling. Officers Beck and Mason lead the inquiry and seek suspect details.
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