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Today sunny with a high near 57. Breezy west wind 11 to 21 mph, gusts up to 36 mph.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 08, 2017
Page
1
Today sunny with a high near 57. Breezy west wind 11 to 21 mph, gusts up to 36 mph.
California police found two calves crammed in a Honda Civic on a mountain pass in Riverside County. One calf appeared to climb from the open trunk while the other lay in the backseat with tied hooves. The car was registered to Tulare County and the driver was absent. The vehicle was impounded as evidence.
Rep. Evan Jenkins announced a $213000 grant to Region One Planning and Development Council for disaster recovery and economic growth. The money from the U S Economic Development Authority will build a public database of manufacturers and resources across southern West Virginia eastern Kentucky and western Virginia to improve access during disasters and guide product and supply chain development. Jenkins praised regional leadership and said the project will connect businesses and communities to create jobs.
West Virginia Senate passed House Bill 2318 to tighten penalties for human trafficking offenses and shield victims from prosecution. The measure creates felonies for forcing labor, debt bondage, commercial sexual activity, and for patrons of sex work, with enhanced penalties when minors are involved. Early sponsor was Delegate John Shott.
Central Station firefighters led by Chief Rick Cary released a behind the scenes video to show what responders experience. Lt George Miller wore a helmet camera to capture footage over years and highlight daily training and real incidents including motor vehicle crashes. The video aims to recruit volunteers and convey the realities of firefighting in Bluefield.
Senator Bernie Sanders visits McDowell County for an NBC MSNBC town hall with Chris Hayes at Mount View High School in Welch. The event airs March 13 after a Sunday taping at 3:30 p.m. Registration is required via email and participation is opened by phone.
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