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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 2017
Page
1
A chance of snow before 10 a.m. then after 2 p.m. cloudy conditions with a high near 24 degrees. No significant precipitation expected after the morning. Winds light to moderate, mainly from the north.
Scottie Ball earns Player of the Week honors after leading his team with strong scoring and defensive plays. The accolade highlights Ball’s performance across a recent stretch of games, underscoring his impact for the squad.
A Texas man, Florentino Herrera, 48, tried to destroy cocaine hidden under his belly fat while en route to jail after failing field sobriety tests on New Year’s Eve. Police say he was pulled over in Austin for a stop sign violation, refused a blood test, and is charged with evidence tampering and driving while intoxicated.
Community sites including PAT ice dot com Southern Thunder Chicory Square and Dick Copeland Square pay tribute to West Virginia Day. Overlook Concession and Second Chance for Cats organize small events to celebrate the occasion.
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers were 5 9 0 and Daily 4 numbers 9 0 9 9. Virginia Pick 3 produced 3 9 5 and Pick 4 7 0 9 0.
Jerry Lynn Buckner, 45, of Browning Lambert Mountain in Rock, was arrested for failing to register and update a sex offender profile after creating a Facebook account. State Police described him as a two time convicted rapist, with a 2001 third degree sexual abuse conviction involving a female acquaintance under five.
National Weather Service in Blacksburg warns of 2 to 3 inches of snow today with a winter weather advisory in effect. A second system could add 2 to 3 more inches by Saturday if it tracks north, while Mercer County schools dismiss one hour early and VDOT urges caution and prepared snow removal resources.
Four black suspects face hate crimes charges after a Facebook live video shows a mentally disabled white man being beaten taunted and forced to drink from a toilet. The assault lasted up to two days until the victim was found distressed on a street. Authorities say creators used vile racist remarks and targeted the man for his perceived white status.
New Mercer County Sheriff Tommy Bailey settles into office with guidance from predecessor and department members. He meets staff including Ashley Hart of the tax division as he learns the role after taking over in November 2016.
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