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Partly sunny conditions expected with a high near 47 degrees. A light west wind at 5 mph shifting to the south is forecast for the day.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 2012
Page
1
Partly sunny conditions expected with a high near 47 degrees. A light west wind at 5 mph shifting to the south is forecast for the day.
Virginia governor asks the 2012 General Assembly to keep the uranium mining ban in place while directing rulemaking for mining and milling. Virginia Uranium Inc welcomed the move, calling it a key step toward operating the “safest uranium mine.” The Virginia League of Conservation Voters criticized the move as undermining legislative decision. The assembly was to decide on the 30 year ban this session.
West Virginia Daily 3 drawing numbers were 2 4 1 and Daily 4 yielded 8 1 1 5. Virginia Pick 3 produced 3 1 5 and Pick 4 0 5 7 3.
Mercer County coal miner Maedrohd Dad Pelegraph of Oakwood Va died from injuries suffered at Cansol's Buchanan Mine on lan 1 after a high pressure water line valve blew apart injuring him and another miner. Virginia officials said the mine was shut down as investigators from federal safety agencies examine the scene and plan safety mitigations.
Hundreds of children in Mercer County and nearby areas join designated Let's Move West Virginia Day activities to learn about fitness. In Princeton Primary School classrooms music plays as students dance the Cupid Shuffle Chicken Dance Hokie Pokie and limbo moves while exploring healthy lifestyles.
Fragmentary police notes describe a homicide investigation near Princeton with references to streets, departments, and possible suspects. Authorities identified a location on the south side of a depot and noted activity around a residence and vehicles. The fragment hints at involvement of a department liaison and mentions several local streets and persons of interest. Further confirmation from the Poher department is pending.
Several southern West Virginia lawmakers back legislation to raise salaries for county commissioners sheriffs and other elected officials by about 10 000 or more The measure co sponsored by Sen Mark Wills Sen Richard Browning and Sen Ron Miller has cleared the Senate Government Organization committee and moves to the Senate Finance committee They predict the increases could be trimmed before a full Senate vote Projections list boosts for County Commissioner from 36960 to 46960 Sheriff from 44880 to 57880 Prosecuting Attorney from 96000 to 108600 County Clerk from 55440 to 70440 Circuit Clerk from 55440 to 70440
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