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Today is sunny with a high near 59 degrees. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2012
Page
1
Today is sunny with a high near 59 degrees. West wind 7 to 14 mph.
Sports brief notes Player of the Week award for Mow at View, with market watch indices and a fragmented AP-style update. Separate crime item reports a Chicago case where a man is accused of defrauding churches, detailing alleged victims across states and noting fundraising concerns.
Thompson received a 15 year prison term after pleading guilty to murder in a liquor and convenience store shooting in Princeton. Details of the crime include a fatal confrontation at a Food Mart and subsequent legal proceedings progressing through arrest, indictment, and a plea.
State police searched Thursday for a suspect who wrecked a blue Mercedes sedan into the back of a Welch area school bus causing injuries. The bus, carrying one driver and 11 children, had a left turn blocked when struck. the driver fled as EMS treated several passengers at Welch Community Hospital. Police said the investigation is ongoing and the suspect was not identified.
Legislators debate congressional redraw rules during an AP Look Ahead session led by Speaker Prag Vrostead and Senate leaders. Discussion centers on timing for finalizing a state plan before a court decision and potential repeal of the court ruling if needed, with attention to upcoming deadlines and legislative steps.
A Mercer County resident contacted the newspaper to voice worries about West Virginia DMV changes enacted January 3 requiring a birth certificate, local residency proof, and post office box mail. DMV officials emphasized nationwide security and identity verification to prevent misuse of licenses.
Lottery results show West Virginia Daily 3 at 30 percent and Daily 4. Virginia Pick 3 at 3 percent and Pick 4 at 8 percent. The note lists draw percentages or payouts for these state lottery games.
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