Local News Briefs Highlight January 26, 2011
A compact item from bdtonline.com dated Wednesday January 26, 2011 outlines a brief local news update. It notes community happenings, upcoming events, and municipal notes with a focus on neighborhood impact and public interest. The short piece emphasizes timely information for residents and local stakeholders.
Weather outlook: mixed precipitation turns to snow
Today expect rain snow and sleet then all snow after 8am with a high near 32. North wind 7 to 9 mph and a 100 percent chance of precipitation.
West Virginia Governor Tomblin Proposes June Primary
Governor Earl Ray Tomblin of West Virginia calls for a primary in June as part of election reforms. Market data shows Dow Jones down 0.33 points, Nasdaq at 2719.25, S&P 500 1291.18, and Russell 0.68 with mixed overall activity in the day’s trading.
Crop circle in Indonesian rice paddy draws crowds
In central Indonesia a 70 yard wide flower shaped crop circle drew thousands of onlookers. Police blocked area with tape as villagers charged entry fees. Officials say the intricate design was human made not from a UFO.
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Indonesia
Guntur Purwanto
Jogothto
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Lottery results brief from West Virginia and Virginia
Daily 3 in West Virginia shows 9 0 7 and Daily 4 9 7 6 9. Virginia Pick 3 delivers 7 7 0 and Pick 4 3 1 9 5. No context of dates or prizes provided.
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Obama’s State of the Union Calls for Unity in Divided Congress
President Obama urged bipartisan unity in a divided Senate and House as he outlined an economic revival plan in the State of the Union address. He spoke after the Gabrielle Giffords shooting and noted the Senate seats empty and lawmakers civil yet divided on health care policy as he pitched his vision for 2012.
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Barack Obama
Obama
Congress
Gabrielle Giffords
Domi
Winter storm prompts wide area response in West Virginia and Virginia
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports a National Weather Service winter storm warning through tonight with 4 to 8 inches of heavy wet snow possible. Appalachian Power mobilizes 350 extra workers across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia, including 50 damage assessors and 322 line workers from outside the area. Crews will be stationed in Charleston Beckley Princeton and Wytheville to the hardest hit regions.
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Bluefield
National Weather Service
Appalachian Power
West Virginia
Virginia
Phil Moye
Moye
Ohio
North Carolina
Charleston
Beckley
Princeton
Wytheville
AEP
Bluefield appoints Deb Sarver to city board
Deb Sarver, returning to Bluefield's City Board, was named to fill the unexpired term of former member Mike Vinciguerra. The 4-0 vote restores a longtime participant who previously served 2000 to 2004. Sarver, tied to former member Pete Sarver, vows to serve citizens and push forward ideas.
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Bluefield
Deb Sarver
Mike Vinciguerra
Vinciguerra
Mercer County
Sarver
Pete
Staffing shakeup at Graham High School prompts new leaders
Tazewell County Schools confirm multiple moves at Graham High School. Principal John O Neal shifts to Tazewell County Career and Technical Center. Chris Stacy named new Graham principal. Mike Blevins named athletic director. Doug Marrs remains with district as teacher. Details on reasons cited confidential.
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Tazewell
Graham High School
Tazewell County
Brenda Lawson
Lawson
John O’neal
Marrs
Doug Marrs
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