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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 29, 2003
Page
1
A Wednesday fire filled a residence with smoke after upstairs evacuation was blocked by flames. A smoke detector existed but did not activate, and residents could not reach the lower level due to the blaze. Local responders investigated the scene and confirmed the installation status of the detector.
West Virginia draws report results for the day with Pick 3 7 9 5 and Pick 4 9 7 7 2. Daily 3 shows 0 7 6 and Daily 4 completes 3 1 3 5 with Virginia Pick 3 7 9 5.
Triana Energy Holdings and Consol Energy sign a multiyear deal to jointly develop conventional natural gas on about 138,000 acres south of Kaeger between Richlands and Grundy in Virginia. Consol has tapped methane in Pocahontas No 3 coal seam and aims to leverage coal resources with existing mining operations.
The McDowell County Board of Education and the State School Board Authority begin advertising for architectural and engineering consulting services to design four new schools, including a consolidated high school for War and Saeger. Superintendent Dr. Mark Manchin praised the rapid progress and optimistic timeline.
Dr. Mark Manch said the process is moving quickly and a plan for a new school superintendent structure should be in place within a year to a year and a half. He emphasized that the community remains hopeful about educating students and shaping the A-10 area schools.
Bluefield Virginia Planning Commission approved rezoning to permit nine townhouses on Fincastle Lane. Town Council tabled the decision to the next meeting due to absences and a crowded public comment period. Resident opposition focused on expected traffic increases.
The Power Team, billed as the world's greatest exhibition of power, strength, speed, inspiration and motivation, wowed Skatetown USA at Airport Road. Four members demonstrated 300 pound ice blocks, bent steel bars, and rolled stainless steel pans while Noah's Ark Ministries sponsors the four evening exhibition to promote family friendly entertainment.
Local officials said hydrant malfunctions hinder firefighting occasionally. Bluewell volunteers faced a July 13 blockage in the Yards area. County administrator Jim Spencer noted water comes via Pocahontas and that most issues stem from vehicles striking hydrants. When problems occur, authorities bag the hydrants.
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