Weather today with showers and a cool high of 47
Partly sunny conditions after morning showers with a high near 47 degrees. West wind 11 to 16 mph.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 2012
Page
1
Partly sunny conditions after morning showers with a high near 47 degrees. West wind 11 to 16 mph.
In a college basketball clash Bluefield State faced the Hilltoppers with strong defensive play and steady scoring to secure a victory. Bluefield State built momentum early and maintained it through the second half, earning a decisive win behind key performances from its leading scorers.
Financial page reports Dow Jones down 22.33 while Nasdaq dips 13.03 and S&P 500 falls 7.63 amid volatile trading. Volume details unclear as the market diary lists declines and unchanged readings with scattered notes on exchanges and stocks.
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers 6 3 6. Daily 4 numbers 1 1 5 4. Virginia Pick 3 numbers 4 9. Virginia Pick 4 numbers 7 3 4.
Debris from a fire damaged Libby Building in Welch fell onto a nearby Southern Assurance Agency building on Dowell Street. The two story Libby Building, over 70 years old with apartments and two businesses, remains partially unsafe as authorities work to secure the area and assess damages and costs.
Residents face disrupted routines as a large blaze sends thick smoke over Welch and surrounding streets. City responders contain flames near Libby Paddis Pot area while authorities urge precautions and assess damage. Fire officials report several structures affected and residents evacuated from nearby blocks.
Harold Cecil, 62, of Lashmeet Lashmeed, was charged with attempt to commit a felony and wanton endangerment after he fired at his neighbor during an argument. The neighbor reportedly bit off Cecil's ear in the ensuing incident. State Police release by Det. Haynes notes the round nearly missed and struck the neighbor’s clothing.
West Virginia context notes prescription abuse and a ten year old monitoring program. Senator Len Jenkins proposes stronger controls and weekly reporting to the prescription monitoring database. The measure aims to deter abusers who visit multiple doctors for pain relief and require faster, real time data integration.
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