Stay safe during holidays with designated drivers, police urge
Bluefield residents are urged to celebrate safely through the new year with sober designated drivers. Sgt. M R Crowder of the West Virginia State Police Princeton detachment warns holiday traffic can surge, increasing accidents when DUI drivers mix with crowded roads. Hosts should monitor alcohol served to guests who could be held civilly or criminally responsible if car crashes occur after events. Saturation patrols will run Dec 31 to Jan 1 to promote responsible behavior.
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World marks one year since tsunami disaster
Survivors wept beside mass graves and beach memorials across nations as Indonesia, Sweden, Thailand, and others pause one year after the earthquake sparked tsunami waves up to 33 feet high. President Bush and Clinton offered tributes while survivors recall the terrifying surge and mass human loss.
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West Virginia table games push returns as lawmakers eye 2006
Growing opposition to gambling expansion contrasts with calls from Mountaineer Racetrack and others for table games to spur jobs in Hancock County and the Northern Panhandle. Tracks warn of lagging revenue amid rising video poker bars and nearing competition from neighboring states. Mountaineer could add up to 400 jobs if approved. statewide track revenue last year totaled $371 million.
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