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Bluefield Daily Telegraph in Bluefield, West Virginia
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2010
Page
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Blowing snow expected with chance of snow showers
Today the region faces areas of blowing snow and a chance of snow showers. Expect cloudy skies with a high near 28 and a west wind around 13 to 15 mph.
Virginia House Passes Bills Relaxing Gun Laws
In the Virginia Commonwealth House lawmakers advance measures to ease firearm restrictions, moving toward new rules that could expand gun rights and access within the state. The vote signals a shift in legislative stance on gun policy.
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House
Market indices and Nasdaq trading update
Nasdaq composite stands at 30 66 with 2 214 19. S P 500 at 19 36 1 094 87. Russell 2000 at 620 84. NYSE diary shows advanced 2 538 declined unchanged. Volume 4.29 billion. Nasdaq diary records 1 930 advances 114 declines with 2.03 billion volume.
Senate OKs online retailer tax in Virginia
Virginia Senate approved a bill by a 28 to 12 vote to require global online retailers like Amazon to collect Virginia sales taxes, aiming to recover millions as the state faces a 4 billion shortfall. Sponsor Emmett Hanger defended helping brick and mortar stores while Democrat Mark Herring warned of job losses and revenue cuts for Virginia affiliates.
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Richmond
Virginia
Senate
Amazon
Emmett Hanger
Mark Herring
AOL
Herring
Lottery results for West Virginia and Virginia
West Virginia Daily 3 number 3 0 5 and Daily 4 8 7 4 8. Virginia Pick 3 4 4 7 and Pick 4 0 5 9 4.
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West Virginia Daily
Daily
Virginia Pick
Pick
Delivery questions and contact hours for the paper
The notice provides contact options for home delivery issues and subscriptions. The circulation department operates seven days a week, 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays, and weekend phone support from 6 a.m. to noon. Morning redelivery is offered through 12 p.m. in a limited area. Phone: 304-327-2800.
Winters keep Bluefield crews on their toes
Bluefield street crews face a grueling winter, plowing 120 miles of streets on steep grades since the December 18, 2009 monster storm. Director Dallas Fowler notes workers log 12 to 16 hour shifts as Old Man Winter persists.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Street Department
Dallas Fowler
Bluefield Street
Snow totals rise as Bluefield nears record
Bluefield reports 70.9 inches this winter with a record of 77.8 inches set in 1995 within reach. Forecasters warn of 1 to 3 more inches today and a second clipper could bring snow and possibly rain as temperatures rise to about 38 degrees Sunday. President Obama declares a major disaster in Virginia, approving federal aid for 35 counties, excluding Tazewell Bland and Giles.
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Luefield
Bluefield
National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Will Terry
Virginia
Barack Obama
Commonwealth
White House
Obama
Buchanan
Dickenson
Wise
Tazewell
Bland
Giles
Va. challenges EPA greenhouse gas ruling under Clean Air Act
Virginia Attorney General Kenneth Cuccinelli announces a plan to petition the EPA for reconsideration of proposed greenhouse gas regulations and to seek a regulatory review plus a court filing. Texas officials also join a legal challenge alleging flawed science behind the finding.
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Richmond
Virginia
Kenneth T. Cuccinelli
Environmental Protection Agency
Commonwealth of Virginia
Cuccinelli
Texas
Mercer County's finest remembered for love of family
Greg Jordan remembers a Mercer County figure known for family devotion and steadfast public service. The tribute highlights a career built on duty and a lasting impact on neighbors and colleagues.
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Mercer County
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