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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 2015
Page
1
Forecast for Tuesday February 17, 2015 calls for cloudy skies and a high near 24 degrees. A chance of snow showers before 2 p.m. Winds from the west at 7 to 9 mph. Low around 11 degrees.
The executive director of the cash strapped Republican Party of Virginia resigns after less than a year on the job. The move comes in February, weeks after John Whitbeck became party chairman.
The Mercer County Courthouse and offices will be closed Tuesday due to inclement weather. A snowstorm caused the Daily Telegraph to have an early Monday deadline, leaving stock reports and winning lottery numbers unavailable at press time.
Virginia Pick 3 and Pick 4 results are not available. West Virginia Daily 3 and Daily 4 show NA values. No winning numbers reported for the period. No players or prizes listed. Officials advise checking official lottery site for updates.
Snow blanketed the region as Virginia and Southwest Virginia VDOT crews toiled on 12 hour shifts through the storm. Michelle Earl said primary roads would be cleared after snowfall stops, with 48 hours to open all roads. The National Weather Service warned of up to five feet of snow in places as Appalachian Power prepared for winter weather. motorists urged to postpone travel if possible.
A CSX train derailed Monday afternoon near Adena Village by Mount Carbon in Fayette County, spilling crude oil into the Kanawha River. Smoke and flames rose across Boomer as emergency crews responded. Officials said the derailment occurred at 1:20 p.m. and a suspected spill was reported around 1:45 p.m. to the West Virginia Department of Environmental Protection.
Bluefield agencies provide shelter and aid as snow and freezing temps grip the region. Craig Hammond of Bluefield Union Mission notes 12 cases, with ten weather related and one domestic dispute. Volunteers distribute blankets coal hats and gloves. kerosene requests rise. Forecasters warn harsher weather through the week.
A sanitarian who inspected breakfast biscuits at Bluefield Middle School concluded the odor and alarm were caused by oxidation. The assessment satisfied students and parents, noting no chemical contamination.
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