Coal truck and train collide in Keystone. driver killed
A westbound Norfolk Southern train struck a loaded coal truck at the Bridge Street crossing in Keystone around 5:20 p.m. The truck driver died at the scene after being entrapped in the cab for more than two hours. Damages were about 180000 dollars as the line was blocked and traffic detoured. Local officials worked to clear the area and reopen the main line.
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Keystone
Norfolk Southern
Bridge Street
Bob Allman
Bluefield
Steve Holman
Ulrusnea
McDowell County
Norris Named Grand Marshal for Endymion Parade
Karate champion and action star Chuck Norris will reign as grand marshal of the Krewe of Endymion parade on February 25 in New Orleans. Richard Karn joins him in leading the 1,500-member krewe, featuring 42 marching bands in its 29th annual parade worth millions.
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Norris
Walker
Richard Karn
Home Improvement
Endymion
New Orleans
Calendar Highlights At Bluefield State And Local Groups
On today schedule 1 p.m. Lets Talk About AIDS at Tierney Center Bluefield State College. 6 p.m. Mercer County Board of Education holds a special session at Mercer County Technical Education Complex Princeton for School Improvement Councils input and personnel. Wednesday Feb 15 7 30 a.m Chief West Virginia Supreme Court Justice Richard Neely speaks on How Private Choices Cause Public Bankruptcy at Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Point of View Breakfast Holiday Inn Bluefield. Reservations call 327 7184. Wednesday Feb 15 8 15 a.m Main Street Bluefield board meets at the Eastern Regional Coal Archives Weather.
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Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County Technical Education Complex
Princeton
West Virginia Supreme Court
Richard Neely
Greater Bluefield
Main Street
Bluefield Board of Directors
Eastern Regional Coal Archives
Weather outlook with snow, rain likely tonight
Partly sunny during the day with a chance of snow later. Snow likely overnight then changing to rain. Temperatures will dip to the mid-30s. Weather package A-10.
Lottery results from West Virginia Daily 3.1-0-3 and 4.2-6-0-6
The West Virginia Daily lists the daily lottery figures with combinations 3.1-0-3 and 4.2-6-0-6. No further context or payouts are provided in the fragment.
Tazewell looks at private prison study in county
The Tazewell County Board of Supervisors accepted a study into the feasibility of a private minimum security prison after a presentation by U.S. Corrections Corp. The plan would be a Virginia contract, with competition from Corrections Corporation of America in nearby Wythe County. Ruth A. Billings said the firm seeks interested communities and would identify suitable sites in Virginia.
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Tazewell
Wytheville
Commonwealth of Virginia
Ruth A. Billings
U.S. Corrections Corp
Tazewell County
Virginia
Billings
Corrections
Giles treasurer faces contempt over missing reports
Giles County faces a records dispute as Treasurer Richard Cook may be held in contempt if monthly financial reports are not provided by end of today. The Board of Supervisors accuses Cook of long-standing failure to supply required status updates, despite Virginia law mandating periodic submissions. George Hedrick, chair, says the issue impacts current knowledge of county finances.
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Pearisburg
Giles County
Richard Cook
Giles County Board of Supervisors
Cook
Virginia
County Boards of Supervisors
George Hedrick
Hedrick
Snow postpones Mercer County Schools calendar changes
Heavy snows forced Mercer County Schools to cancel a half day and extend the school year. Five days were lost last week with two already in the calendar, one more requiring an instructional day conversion. Graduation moved to June 13 if weather stays clear. Faculty senate day on Friday Feb 17 canceled and rescheduled to recover instructional time.
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Mercer County
Deborah Akers
Mercer County Schools
Akers
Anne Krout
Mercer County Board of Education
FBI Investigates Possible Bluefield Scam
The FBI has been asked by Bluefield Police to examine a suspected scam centered on a North Street business in downtown Bluefield. Detective Ferrell was notified that Paula Truby of Altoona, Pennsylvania, was allegedly bilked out of more than $4,000.
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Bluefield
FBI
Bluefield City
Beckley
North Street
R.F. Ferrell
Paula Truby
Altoona
Fund-raising drive supports East River Mountain Overlook project
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce reports total donations reach 2045 as part of a drive to restore East River Mountain Overlook. Campaign aims for 130000 to qualify for a 189000 federal grant, funding construction and site security. Donors include Investment Planning Consultants Inc and local couples from Bluefield and Athens.
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Bluefield
The
Chamber
City of
Bluestone Convention and Visitors Bureau
ERMC
Greater Bluefield
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