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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 2011
Page
1
A 60 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected with partly sunny skies. High near 84. Weather patterns show possible late afternoon storms across the region and warm, humid conditions during the day.
Rock Mercer County authorities investigate a heat pump theft from the Rock Post Office. The device heated the building in winter and cooled it in summer. State Police Detachment in Princeton asks for tips at 304-425-2102. Grand larceny charges possible for suspects.
In Appalachian League action both Rays and Blue Jays secured wins. The Rays downed their opponent on the field while the Blue Jays pulled away late to seal the victory.
Market activity shows the Russell 2000 at 2688.28 with a 47.35 point gain and the NYSE diary noting 805.14 volume. Advancers on the day include 2.08 on the Nasdaq advance tally, with 1,711 advancing and 904 declining. Volume reached about 32 billion.
West Virginia Daily outputs recent lottery results: Daily 3 6 1 4, Daily 4 6 2 6 2, Virginia Pick 3 8 4 8, Pick 4 8 3 1 7. No further context provided.
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A 65 year old Bluefield woman Andora Edith Giffen died in a single vehicle crash on U S Route 460 near Cliffield Virginia. The Ford Expedition left the road and struck a tree after overcorrecting and catching fire. First responders worked hours to reach the wreck and retrieve the victim with the roof removed. The incident shut lanes briefly. scene cleared about 5 45 p.m. Giffen was alone in the vehicle. Nearby bystanders aided with fire extinguishers. Local fire rescue teams assisted at the scene.
Photos by Marcus Constantine show Commissioner Victoria Jones and Cabinet Secretaries with Acting Gov Earl Ray Tomblin visiting Bluefield to hear about drug issues in the region. Also pictured is Col. C R Smithers and Superintendent Joseph C Thornton. Tomblin speaks with Bluefield officials.
Acting Gov Earl Ray Tomblin and state officials met Monday in Bluefield with Mercer County leaders to discuss rising illegal drug cases and prescription medication abuse. Mayors, delegates, prosecutors and officers proposed a data based registry of narcotic prescribers and a physician registry to curb demand.
The West Virginia School Building Authority approved 5 million dollars for Mercer County Schools to construct a new Oakvale School. Board president Greg Prudich said plans include demolishing most of the current building while retaining the gymnasium and adjoining classrooms, due to ADA and modernization needs.
Heavy equipment moved into Bramwell Monday as crews begin dirt work on the Hatfield McCoy Trails Pocahontas segment near U S Route 52 Trail A-7. Executive Director Jeff Lusk says this will be the system's nearest to Interstate 77 and the southernmost trail, promising economic diversification for Bramwell and Matoaka in Mercer County.
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