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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 2008
Page
1
A February 13 2008 date appears in bdtonline.com coverage with brief notices. The readable text lists calendar items and local updates for that Wednesday, highlighting community events and schedule notes from the Burlington Daily Online.
Today forecasts show rain showers likely before 1 p.m. A chance of rain and snow showers exists from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Then a further chance of snow showers persists after 3 p.m. The outlook emphasizes intermittent precipitation and temperature variability across the afternoon.
Princeton high school girls basketball travels to meet the No. 2 Patriots in a high-stakes showdown. The game highlights a strong conference season with both teams seeking key wins and momentum for postseason play.
Ahmed Ibrahim, a 53 year old taxi driver in New York, runs a matchmaking scheme through rides, connecting passengers by asking questions and swapping contact details. He has arranged over 70 dates, with 19 lasting beyond a year, and plans to decorate a cab with hearts and roses for Valentine’s Day. One client, Martin Karamon, found romance through the service, though the relationship lasted about six months.
The West Virginia Daily reports the latest numbers for state lotteries. West Virginia Daily 3 results are 0 4 2 and Daily 4 is 6 0 8 7. Virginia Pick 3 numbers are 9 5 5 and Pick 4 is 9 1 1 1.
To solve delivery problems contact the Telegraph at (304) 327-2800 from 7 am to 12 pm seven days a week. Call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
Election official Russ Hatfield signs in voters at Bluefield Town Hall during Tuesday's presidential primary. The better-than-expected turnout was reported across Southwest Virginia amid the 2008 Decision coverage noting Obama and McCain as winners.
Voter tallies across Tazewell Bland Giles Buchanan districts report Obama Jote leading with 19.20 percent in 25 precincts, 25.00 percent in 7 precincts, 29.26 percent in 9 precincts, and 9.06 percent in 17 precincts, totaling 415 votes.
Election tally shows Hillary Clinton with 2,669 votes in Tazewell totaling 76.17 percent. Other details report 320 votes at 70.79 percent and 977 votes at 68.89 percent.
John McCain and Mike Huckabee headlines reflect vote tallies in Tazewell County with percentages and district comparisons. The figures show McCain at 37.27 percent, Huckabee at 58.27 percent, and numerous counts for Buchanan and others across multiple lines.
Barack Obama dominates Virginia and Maryland Democratic primaries and seeks a DC win to trim Hillary Clinton's delegate lead. The AP projects Obama with over 60 percent in Virginia as Clinton stays under 40, while McCain leads Republicans in both states. Southwest Virginia reports stronger turnout, with lines at Bluefield precinct.
Pocahontas officials promised a fight after learning the Tazewell County School Board voted 4-1 to set a March 3 hearing on Pocahontas High School closure. Mayor Anita Brown and Board member David Woodard condemned the agenda omission and pledged to oppose any closure. Brenda Lawson could not be reached for comment. Christine Kinser confirmed details.
Strong winds fueled a 20 acre brush fire Tuesday near Bluefield threatening homes along a ridge between Route 19 and the Canterbury Woods subdivision. Bluefield Fire Department and five local departments fought the blaze as residents including Charlotte Nunn faced possible evacuations.
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