Stormy punch adds 7 inches in Bluefield area
Snow blanketed Bluefield and nearby towns with seven inches while Beckley Welch and Richlands reported freezing rain. Officials call the heavy snow a fluke as power lines iced up and outages affected thousands. Crews worked to restore service, with roads still hazardous and classes canceled in WV and VA.
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Beckley
Welch
Richlands
National Weather Service
Appalachian Power Co
Richard Bowman
Apco
Tazewell County
Bowman
Forrest Rumberg
West Virginia Department of Highways
Snow and wind snarls highways across western Virginia
An unexpected snowstorm stalled travel Friday as road crews worked since 2 a.m. to clear snowfall and debris. Strong winds broke branches, blocking roads and challenging Princeton Bluefield officials. City managers noted ample salt and cinders but said snow overwhelmed usual measures.
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Claypool Hill
Virginia Department of Transportation
Jim Davis
Wayne Shumate
Princeton Public Works
Princeton
Shumate
Bluefield
Fred Burton
Burton
Art Mead
Saturday Outside Weather Forecast Update
Accu Weather predicts cloudy windy and milder conditions with periods of rain today. High near 49. Tonight overcast and windy with heavier rain possible. low around 47. Details A-10 Today Cloudy High 49.
Early presses run ahead at Telegraph on snowy night
Because of snow and ice roads the Daily Telegraph started presses early Friday night to meet deadlines. News desk moved up schedule and printers worked through the evening to ensure timely edition.
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Daily Telegraph
Legislature study proposal to reduce sentencing inconsistencies
An editorial argues the West Virginia Legislature should carefully study a proposal to remove inconsistencies in sentencing for felony convictions. The piece emphasizes deliberate consideration and analytical reform to ensure uniform penalties.
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West Virginia
Reagan taps Baker as new White House chief of staff
President Reagan appoints former Senator Howard Baker to replace Donald Regan, amid Iran Contra fallout and a Tower Commission report. Baker vows to lead decisively as Congress critiques the administration. Senate GOP leaders praise the move while concerns grow over CIA director nominee Robert Gates being in trouble with many senators.
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Reagan
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Baker
Donald Regan
Tower Commission
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White House
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Capitol Hill
Commission
Nancy Reagan
Bob Dole
Senate
Patrick Leahy
D-Vt
Robert Gates
Iran
Gates
Wright vows action on imports and education funding
House Speaker Jim Wright told a joint West Virginia Legislature session that Congress will act to level the trade field and oppose cuts to education. He urged self financing of a Build America fund for roads and infrastructure, backed clean coal tech, and praised West Virginia's delegation, noting funds for Charleston's South Side Bridge repair.
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U.S
Jim Wright
Congress
West Virginia
Wright
D-Texas
Reagan
Build America Trust Fund
Highways Trust Fund
Highways
House
Senate
Robert C. Byrd
Dw.va
South Side Bridge
Trade deficit surges prompt tougher trade push
The January U S trade deficit rose to 14.78 billion dollars, a 38.7 percent jump, undermining Reagan administration hopes for a turnaround and renewing demands in Congress for tougher trade legislation as the Commerce Department reports the widening gap.
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Washington
U.S
Reagan
Congress
Consumer prices rise 0.7 percent in January
The Labor Department reports January CPI up 0.7 percent the biggest monthly gain in nearly five years. Gasoline heating oil and other categories boosted the index while a weaker dollar partly explains the broad rise. The CPI revision shifts weight to services and housing while reducing emphasis on energy and food.
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Labor Department
U.S
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