Local Weather Summary Today and Tonight Forecast
Snow showers concentrated before 8 a.m. with high near 33. The sky will clear to partly sunny conditions. Tonight temperature dips to around 22 degrees.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 2011
Page
1
Snow showers concentrated before 8 a.m. with high near 33. The sky will clear to partly sunny conditions. Tonight temperature dips to around 22 degrees.
In sports brief, the Lady Beavers extend their winning streak with a second consecutive win. Market data notes Dow Jones fall of 2.66 and indices Nasdaq and S&P 500 mixed on December 27, 2011.
Norfolk Virginia Wesleyan student Christopher Moore, 21, of Petersburg, is charged after using counterfeit $100 bills to buy an Xbox 360 at a Norfolk GameStop on December 15. The bill run was traced by the manager, who notified police. Counterfeit money was seized and Moore was arrested after trying to return the console. He is to appear in Norfolk General District Court on January 24.
Contributions to the Little Jimmie fund via the Community Christmas Tree total $33,573.50 after a $25 contribution on Tuesday. Donations Tuesday include 325.00 in memory of Edris H. Miller from Karen Miller, bringing the running total to 33,573.50 with an ending balance of 33,573.50.
A compact roundup notes a tanker overturn on At 460, Crow sightings in Bluefield, Union Mission distributes food, and short items on a Little Jimmie party, a Little Jimmie setup, and a Murphy concert.
In Tazewell County officials warn residents after reports of a man impersonating Deputy Kevin Ferguson to solicit donations and credit card details for a fund titled Fallen Officers of Tazewell County. Sheriff-elect Brian Hieatt says no such deputy exists and urges no donations.
In Tazewell Virginia the Higginbotham House Museum fire on December 24 destroyed much property but Rick Fisher says most historically important pieces were already in storage due to renovations. A few antique cabinets remained and some architectural elements were saved.
Bluewell resident Kelli Horton 12 killed a 300 pound black bear with a white chest marking on Dec 17 in Monroe County during a family hunting trip. She hunted with her father Larry and friends using dogs Ranger Dream Catcher Hammer Copper guiding the chase. Horton, who started hunting at nine, says the bear scene was a rush and plans for a spring turkey hunt.
An empty tanker truck awaited a sareck er on Route 460 shoulder in Bluefeld Tuesday night. The eastbound cab crossed the median and westbound lanes before resting on an embankment after the driver lost consciousness. No injuries or other vehicles involved. Bluefield Rescue Squad and Fire Department responded. Start phase by Jon Bott.
The report notes a patchy pattern of locals returning to roost amid confusion and a recalled routine, with references to Bluefield work and a manager named Andy Mereunin. It describes a recurring cycle, a one month or longer interval, and then a pause, underscored by unclear details and fragmented recollections.
West Virginia and Clemson face off in the Orange Bowl with fans weighing likely outcome. Polls and pundits spotlight key players and team form as excitement builds for the December showdown.
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