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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 06, 1993
Page
1
A flu like illness threatens Gallup New Mexico tourism as 11 deaths trigger reservations cancellations. Local merchants and leaders fear long term economic harm despite a possible breakthrough. The area known as the heart of Indian country relies on visitors from thousands of tourists.
Graduations set for today across Athens Bluefield Matoaka Oakvale Princeton Spanishburg and more with times from 2 p m to 3 p m plus a 2 30 p m tours by Tazewell County Historical Society at Neel Home Bluefield Va. Public meetings include Mercer County Board of Education budget hearing 1993 94 budget and indemnification agreement with Appalachian Hardwood Expo a Child Summit at Tug River Health Gary Grand Opening of Bluefield Child Center and New River Parkway Authority in Concord College Athens and Lupus Support Group at Princeton Community Hospital. Weather.
Mostly sunny and warm daytime with highs in the low 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 15 mph. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low around the mid-50s.
In Bluefield Four Seasons Country residents dig out after a Friday storm with high winds and rain. Appalachian Power reports 17,900 customers lost power in the Bluefield Division. by Saturday noon power returned to all but 8,084. Crews from Ohio assisted repairs. Local residents described widespread damage with uprooted trees and large limbs, some trees blocking roads. An unconfirmed funnel cloud sighting was reported on Carolina Avenue.
Richlands High School student Bradley Scott Salyers, 17, died after his 1989 Jeep Ranger collided with another vehicle on U.S. Route 19 near Rosedale in a late night crash. The RHS junior played fullback, and was track and wrestling team member and sports editor. The other driver suffered minor injuries. investigation ongoing. Pallbearers will be RHS coaching staff at funeral Monday in Cedar Bluff.
East River Mountain Tunnel traffic returned to normal Saturday after repairs to the northbound lanes damaged in Thursday’s motor home fire. Crews reopened the northbound lane by 12:30 p.m., restoring flow in both tubes. A structural engineer will conduct an in depth inspection, with further ed sections to be repaired. Estimated daily traffic is about 18,000 vehicles. Local residents used the tunnel Friday.
Mercer County records show West Virginia concealed weapon permits rose from 74 in 1990 to 81 in 1991 and 117 in 1992, with 65 issued by May 14, 1993, suggesting over 130 for the year. Judge John R. Frazier oversees applications with background and mental health checks plus court hearings.
Rapp emphasizes responsibility in gun ownership and safety measures like trigger guards and gun cabinets. He notes felons may not possess guns and urges education over legislation, plus police contact during intruder threats. He cites undocumented firearms and stolen gun risks, estimating far more guns than people locally.
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