Russians await high stakes presidential vote in turbulent time
In Moscow, Russians face a pivotal election with 106 million eligible voters and a choice between reform and a return to past power. Absentee voting and remote ballots began earlier, with 93,500 polling sites nationwide. Partial returns expected Sunday night, turnout viewed as crucial for Boris Yeltsin amid a field including Zyuganov and eight others.
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Antique show draws buyers from several states at Bluefield center
Linda Thomas and Peggy Trump examine items as dealers from multiple states attend the Bluefield Recreation Center antique show. Country star George Strait visits incognito with his son Bubba Strait Jr at the Texas High School Rodeo finals in Abilene, seeking normal dad treatment. Cindy Hendley notes Strait asked for no special treatment and received none.
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Peggy Trump
Bluefield Recreation Center
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Bubba” ‘Strait Jr
Abilene
Texas
Cindy Hendley
Weather outlook in the 80s with clear tonight
Mostly sunny today with highs in the mid to upper 80s. Tonight remains clear with lows in the mid 50s to lower 60s. The forecast calls for a warm afternoon and a cool evening across the region.
McDowell voters weigh $21.9 million school bond plan
McDowell County residents prepare to vote on a 21.9 million bond to fund new and consolidated schools, including four new facilities and county wide upgrades such as air conditioning. The proposal would raise taxes and close several schools, while Anawalt Elementary would merge with Gary. Opponents in Anawalt Community in Action campaign against the plan citing loss of local control and long bus routes.
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F-16 Jets Planned for Bluefield Air Show Flyover
Bluefield Lions Club air show at Mercer County Airport on June 29 includes a 3 p.m. F-16 flyover from Richmond VA, with two to four fighters joining vintage warbirds such as a TBM Torpedo Bomber a P-51 Mustang and an F4F Wildcat in a two day program.
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Cabin Dedication Marks Pivotal Park Museum Addition
A 100 year old cabin at Pipestein State Park Nature Center was dedicated during a 10:30 a.m. ceremony led by Del Homer K. Ball, president of the Pipestein State Park Foundation. Built between 1900 and 1905 by M. Falcous Harris, the three room structure will become a museum as phase one of a three to five year project. Foundation board member Becky Jones said site plans for phase two are in progress as fundraising continues. Harris family history, including Evie Lemmon Harris and Ella Sue Harris Tickle, was shared by Park Superintendent Steve Bolar and spokesman Hoy Murphy.
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Harris
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Hinton
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Nathan Tickle
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