March 21 2012 weather outlook with possible storms
Today a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 PM. Partly sunny skies and a high near 79. The day features warm temperatures and increasing odds of storms in the afternoon across the area.
Wildlife drones to keep bass virus local in WV lakes
West Virginia DNR works to contain a potentially fatal bass virus found in Sutton, Stonewall Jackson, East Lynn, and North Bend lakes. Biologist Chris O’Bara says no fish deaths linked yet but infection can spread via moving fish or contaminated boat water. Anglers urged to bleach boats. infected fish remain edible if well cooked.
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Bond Denied in Princeton Stabbing Murder Case
Gerald Wayne Little, 60, charged with first degree murder in the March 1 stabbing death of Jerry Buckner, 57, of Princeton. Denied bond and appeared via video from Southern Regional Jail due to a scabies quarantine, before Mercer County Circuit Judge Omar Aboulhasn. Buckner was found dead at his Honaker Avenue residence from neck stab wounds.
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West Virginia Dance Company performs at Princeton Middle School
Members of the West Virginia Dance Company staged an interpretive piece at Princeton Middle School on a Tuesday afternoon. The performance linked dance to school subjects from biology to geology, depicting the formation of an island through movement.
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McDowell Officials Seek 12.8 Million SBA Funding for Elementary School
McDowell County officials urged the School Building Authority to provide 12.8 million dollars to support a merged elementary school project combining Anawalt Fall River and Welch facilities. Superintendent Jim Brown and SBA Executive Director Dr. Mark Manchin heard the proposal as SBA boards review 23 county requests for a share of 40 million in state construction funds. The project total is about 14 million dollars with merged sites, and officials emphasized merit in the presentation.
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Drug task force seeks solutions to curb drug problem
Leaders from Southern West Virginia met at Welch Public Library to discuss prevention early intervention treatment and recovery from illicit drug use. Agencies from McDowell Mercer Monroe and eight other counties formed groups to craft ideas for a statewide plan to address substance abuse. Recommendations from six regional task forces go to the governor's advisory council in April.
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Four Seasons Conference Hosts Mardi Gras Party in Bluefield
The Four Seasons Women's Conference celebrated women in the two Virginias with a Tuesday party at Davids at the Club Bluefield. More than 200 attended the 12th annual event featuring colorful masks and Mardi Gras favors led by Lana Pentasugua, chair of the conference committee.
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