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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1997
Page
1
The Princeton Avenue Flea Market opens at 6 a.m. offering free admission and $5 vendor spaces. Attracting hundreds of vendors and thousands of visitors, the Bluefield market runs Saturdays until the first weekend in November with peak hours through about 3 p.m. Operated by the Bluefield Parking Commission, the event anchors downtown.
Regulators propose safety upgrades for faster golf carts and cars. Golf carts under 15 mph would be excluded from new rules, while models between 15 and 25 mph would require headlights signals tail lights reflectors mirrors parking brakes windshields and seat belts and bear a warning sticker limiting public-road use to under 25 mph. Officials cite rising street use in California Florida and Arizona as drivers of the plan.
A masked group in black gear opened fire during a Bank of America robbery in North Hollywood. Two suspects died, several officers and bystanders wounded, and a manhunt for remaining suspects began as schools and freeways closed. Police said the group was highly armed and had prior bank robberies.
On March 3 at 7 p.m the New River Parkway Authority meets in Room 123 of the Administration Building at Concord College. On March 8 at 6 p.m Bluefield State College hosts the Bluefield Community Choir in Hebert Gallery at the BSC Student Union. At noon the Southwest Virginia Chapter of American Ex PrIsoners of War meets at the Bonanza Restaurant in Lebanon. Showers likely with a high in the upper 60s, 70 percent rain chance. Tonight cloudy with a chance of showers and a low in the lower 50s. weather package A-6.
Bluefield reports near 70 degree days as March starts with above normal temperatures. National Weather Service forecaster Ken Batty notes wide swings are possible and no major cold return expected through midweek. Mercer County highways chief Buddy Campbell says salt and abrasives stocks remain low after a mild February.
Dewberry & Davis of Marion Virginia will lead the first phases of Marion municipal flood control project. The firm, a large national engineering and planning company, will serve as prime consultant for the $10.6 million storm water collection system improvements, with the local Marion office employing about 40 staff.
Mercer County law enforcement continues search for suspects after Bramwell Police Officer Keith Honaker was shot in the left leg during a routine traffic stop on U S Route 52 north of Bramwell. He is in stable condition at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. The maroon Oldsmobile with no visible registration was stopped for speeding. two shots were fired as the officer approached. A small caliber handgun is suspected. leads have not produced results yet.
Governor Underwood proclaimed Concord College Day of Celebration during a 125th anniversary convocation in Athens. President Beasley and Bonner Foundation leader Corella Bonner joined, praising educators and noting the 1872 act to locate a Branch Normal School in Concord.
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