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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 2008
Page
2
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Department seeks a white male person of interest, 30 to 40, 5 foot 8 to 6 feet, with brownish gray hair and a thick moustache. He wears a gray shirt and has facial scrapes. A composite is released and he is wanted for questioning. Call Detective Eric Mullins at (276) 988-5966, Ext. 147 with any information.
Area retailers report scarce wood pellets as plywood demand soars after Katrina. Virginia Hardware's John Hicks notes sawdust used for pellets is diverted to plywood, pushing prices up. Pellet stoves remain popular for efficiency, though customers stock two to three tons and wait for shipments into February.
In a discussion on updated sign rules, Musick notes time and temperature signs and public information LED boards are exempt, with planning commission and town council backing a friendly ordinance. He suggests new and renovated businesses may adopt flashing or animated displays, citing the Bluefield KFC as an example.
Forecasters expect rain with patches of sleet and freezing rain in the Bluefield area Thursday night into Friday though the forecast may shift as Thursday nears. The Midwest endures strong storms while local conditions trend above normal. New Year’s Day should be cool and clear with near 39 degrees and a late Thursday chance of precip.
The Gaza fighting deepens with Israeli airstrikes and naval bombardment destroying buildings and killing civilians including children. Hamas vows resistance as missiles strike Ashdod near Tel Aviv and calls for a durable cease fire face international pressure. Israel adds 6,500 reserves amid broader military plans while Syria and the UN urge an immediate end to hostilities.
Pike View Chorale embarks on a Handel anniversary tour with concerts at Christ Church Cathedral Dublin and a chance to visit No 10 Downing Street. Organist Waugh notes pipes date to Handel era and the group will tour Westminster Abbey and Handel manuscripts between performances. They post updates on a blog and return home early January.
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