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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 07, 2002
Page
2
A Princeton man suffered serious injuries after a collision on Route 19. Weather details are noted in the report but no further specifics are provided about the incident or conditions at the time.
Gov. Bob Wise's mobile office will be at Mercer County Courthouse 1501 West Main St today from 11 45 p m A governor’s representative will answer questions on state programs and assist constituents Call 1 888 438 2731 for more information
Snow and sleet created slick roads as a winter weather front swept through the region. West Virginia State Police reported seven accidents in Princeton area by 4 p.m. One serious crash near 11:30 a.m. involved a tractor trailer driven by Richard Dix Sr of Jacksonville Florida on US Route 460 between Princeton and Oakvale. The truck slid on a downhill grade, crossed into the median, then into a ravine. Dixon survived with minor injuries and was transported to Princeton Community Hospital.
In Tazewell County Virginia the school board faces a standstill over a state drafted facilities plan. Superintendent Don Hodock says the draft plan is a work in progress and proposes closing Pocahontas High School as part of consolidations. It also calls for three new schools and renovations across the district.
Weather conditions shifted from snow to freezing rain and sleet as a wintry front crossed the region. Roads were being cleared Sunday and motorists were advised to use caution. Initial forecasts predicted four to seven inches of snow, but the storm started slowly across the area. State and local officials urged vigilance amid changing conditions.
Initial forecasts had predicted four to seven inches of snow for Sunday but the system stayed slower than expected. A mix of snow and sleet covered highways while traffic remained light as warmer air arrived, reducing snow formation. Forecasters expect colder air Sunday evening to bring one to two inches more.
The Princeton Public Library, though small in size, ranks seventh in the state after rising from eleventh two years ago. Librarian Connie Clay notes 31,582 registered borrowers, with about two thirds living in the county. A family uses the computer for a book search as staff assist patrons.
The New River Parkway Authority will meet at 7 p.m. at Tamarack in Beckley to discuss agency matters and local projects.
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