State of the Union televised by major networks
The State of the Union address will be broadcast live tonight by ABC, NBC, CBS, FOX, CNN, C-SPAN, and many PBS stations starting at 9 p.m. The Republicans’ rebuttal by Rep. J.C. Watts will air immediately after the president. Most networks reserve 90 minutes, with CBS using two hours. ABC will air Politically Incorrect afterward for further commentary.
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J.C. Watts
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Star Wars and E T duel for box office crown
Los Angeles AP reports Star Wars returns to theaters strong with 35.9 million in a weekend. It climbs to second on the domestic list and nears E T the Extra Terrestrial, which has grossed 399.8 million. Jurassic Park sits third at 356.8 million as Jerry Maguire trails.
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Hollywood
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Carrie Fisher
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Weather Update May Include Rain and Wind
Today features occasional rain and windy conditions with highs in the upper 40s to lower 50s. Tonight remains unsettled with more rain and lows in the upper 30s. Weather package A-8 BDTonline.
McDowell Grand Jury Hears Three Arson Cases
The February McDowell County Grand Jury session heard about 50 to 60 cases including arson, drug offenses, drunk driving and burglary. At least three cases involved arson such as a Hemphill fire and an arson insurance fraud probe. No homicides were listed. Tony Domingo testified. details remain unavailable.
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McDowell Grand Jury
Hemphill
Sid Bell
Tony Domingo
Carol Call
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McDowell County BOE Advances School Closings Plan
The McDowell County Board of Education moved ahead with consolidations closing Switchback Anawalt Bartley and Gary elementary schools and Northfork Middle, while considering Gary Elementary. Public hearings are set in March and nine proposals will be narrowed to five by April 1 as a deficit prompts budget balancing actions.
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McDowell County Board of Education
Bartley
Northfork
Switchback
Anawalt
Gary
BOE
Kenneth Roberts
A. Ray Bailey
Ebonics debate guides Graham High students study
Graham High School students explored the ebonics language as part of a Black History month exercise on language development. They researched terms from the restaurant and football worlds and discussed how ebonics might influence a teenager’s future, with student quotes on its origins.
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Luefield
Shawn
Graham High School
America
GHS
Johnathan Jessup
Grand Groundhog Watcher honors Dr Blaydes of Four Seasons Country
Daily Telegraph reports Dr Blaydes named Grand Groundhog Watcher after Charlie the forecaster predicted six more weeks of winter. Concord College president Jerry Beasley touts Charlie as Fearless Furry Forecaster and wizard of West Virginia weather. Charlie reportedly saw his shadow.
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Concord College
Jerry Beasley
Charlie
West Virginia
Midwest
Judge rejects claims juror poisoned panel against O.J.
In Santa Monica California AP report the judge in the Simpson case denied a defense mistrial request claiming a juror tainted the panel before her misconduct led to removal. The juror’s daughter works for the prosecutor’s office.
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Rosemary Caraway
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District Attorney's Office
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