Local briefing highlights March 7 2011 events
A brief from bdtonline.com dated Monday March 7, 2011 highlights key local happenings. It notes community updates and upcoming meetings affecting residents, institutions, and businesses in the area. The exact items are truncated but indicate scheduled civic actions and public notices.
Weather outlook for today turns sunny with cool high
The forecast calls for mostly cloudy skies this morning then gradual clearing to sun. A high near 47 degrees is expected with light winds and dry conditions.
NC man dies after Algoma Hollow ATV crash
Ray Singleton, 38, of Bullock North Carolina, died from injuries after an ATV crash in Algoma Hollow near Northfork in McDowell County. The vehicle rolled over in a curve while traversing a trail around 5 or 6 p.m. He was wearing a helmet and pronounced dead at Bluefield Regional Medical Center after responders from Northfork Volunteer Fire Department Wideners Ambulance Service and Bluefield Rescue Squad aided him.
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Lgoma
North Aerie
Algoma Hollow
Northfork
McDowell County
West Virginia
Ray Singleton
Bullock
N.C
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
B.J. Garretson
Welch Detachment
West Virginia State Police
Garretson
Northfork Hollow Road
Northfork Volunteer Fire Department
Wideners Ambulance Service
Bluefield Rescue Squad
BRMC
Lotteries Powerball and Win for Life Draws
Powerball numbers drawn were 2 23 31 42 48 with 21 as the Powerball. Win for Life numbers listed were 12 13 19 24 36 38 with 25 as the extra.
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Win For Life
Delivery questions and contact details for service
Customer service for newspaper delivery is available seven days a week. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday to Friday with weekend phone support 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. A morning redelivery option is offered within a limited area. Call 304-327-2800 for assistance.
Back of the Dragon trail eyed for Tazewell Smyth growth
Tazewell and Smyth counties pursue a 32 mile motorcycle trail along Route 16 between Frog Level and Marion to mirror North Carolina’s Tail of the Dragon. Officials say the NC route has spurred lodging dining and business opportunities and hope similar benefits for the Virginia venture.
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Tazewell
Smyth Counties
North Carolina
Frog Level
Tazewell County
Marion
Smyth County
Deals Gap
N. C
Jim Spencer
Spencer
All eyes on rare electron microprobe at Concord University
A rare electron microprobe at Concord University’s Science Hall basement enables chemistry and geology research, attracting interest from chemists volcanologists metal alloy makers and oil drillers. Director Dr Steve Kuehn calls it unique for a university of its size and says students gain a rare hands on opportunity.
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Concord University
Athens
Concord University Science Hall
Steve Kuehn
Concord
J.L
Joe” Allen
University
Division of Natural Sciences
Tom Bone
Mercer trio honored in West Virginia Route 20 ceremony
Mercer County lawmakers moved to honor three late leaders in the state legislature with House Concurrent Resolutions. The Senate passed two honors for Homer Ball and Mike Porter and delayed Don Caruth’s resolution pending a senate floor ceremony and family contact. Caruth’s memorial renames Route 20 after him in the resolution.
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Princeton
Mercer County
State Senate
House
House of Delegates
Don Caruth
Homer Ball
Thomas Michael
Mike” Porter
Caruth
Porter
Ball
Senate
John R. Frazier
Dmercer
Mike
Frazier
Joe Ellington
Marty Gearheart
Mark Wills
Mercer
Don
Wills
Athens
No passing zone advised by officials in Virginia
In Tazewell County Virginia school officials warn motorists behind stopped school or passenger buses must stop and not pass. Passing a bus that is loading or unloading is discouraged illegal and dangerous, with penalties to follow.
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Azewell
Tazewell County
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