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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 2016
Page
1
The forecast shows a chance of rain showers before 2 p.m. Then rain and snow showers likely between 2 and 3 p.m. Then snow showers likely after 3 p.m. The day mentions varying precipitation with a transition from rain to snow. Widespread accumulation is uncertain, but impacts include slippery surfaces and possible travel disruption in the afternoon. Continuous updates will follow.
In Bay City Michigan a 25-year-old man proposed to a 20-year-old at a Wal-Mart on December 30. He was later accused of shoplifting at a nearby store and arrested. His fiancee admitted stolen jewelry was in her possession. Cornelius was arraigned on a misdemeanor. He could not be reached for comment and his fiancée posted bond. Investigators say the engagement ring cost $29 at Wal-Mart.
Local brief reports a robotics competition in progress, a structure fire in Duhring, a single vehicle crash, a State Police secret Santa event, a house fire on Lyndale Avenue, and a Bluefield Virginia parade. No further details available.
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers are 1 1 6 and Daily 4 results 8 8 1 2. Virginia Pick 3 shows 4 9 6 and Pick 4 numbers are 4 1 0 7.
The Virginia high court upheld a $1,001,706.94 judgment against Virginia Fuel and James C. Justice Companies for balance owed on the June 21 2010 sale of Dark Hollow Strip Mine and two Lambert coal leases. The purchase price was $2.5 million with $1,298,293.06 paid. post-2013 Virginia Fuel allegedly continued mining.
Southwest Virginia Community College hosted a robotics competition with teams including Robotic Rampage and a sasquatch mascot energizing the crowd. The 12 by 12 foot field featured 1-foot walls and foam mats with climbing areas in two corners, showcasing diverse robot skills. Event Director Kayla Cantrell noted a large number of robots participating.
Bluefield officials inspect the long idle Bland Street substation as plans move to house the detective bureau and K-9 division there. Police Chief Dennis Dillon says reopening will boost neighborhood presence, but remodels are extensive and fundraising aims for 25,000 dollars with limited success.
Retired attorney J Franklin Long served as guest speaker at the Mercer County Chapter NAACP Dr Martin Luther King Jr luncheon Saturday afternoon. The event celebrated Dr Kings birthday with community turnout and remarks.
West Virginia lawmakers warned of a 353 million dollar shortfall this budget year as coal and natural gas severance taxes fall. Revenue Secretary Bob Kiss said declining severance taxes will squeeze personal income and sales tax revenues. The coal industry faces lower prices, competition, weak markets, and dwindling seams.
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