Geolegeaph Closes as Kimball Kmart Ends Operations
Kimball Kmart holds its last day of business as Geolegeaph closes for good. Sports highlights and Winston Cup race action recap key moments, with drivers and standings noted as the store’s closure reshapes local shopping and fan events.
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Telethon Planned by Foundations of the Virginias on WVVA
The Community Foundations of the Virginias will host a telethon on WVVA Channel 6 on Wednesday April 2 from 7 to 8 PM. Pledge by calling 323-4002 during the telethon. For more information contact the Bluefield foundation at WV 24701.
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Airstrikes Press Iraq Elite Troops Clash
Reporters describe U S warplanes striking Baghdad defenders with hazardous devices and strafing as a thunderous prelude to ground action. Pope John Paul II condemns a religious catastrophe and Putin calls for negotiated settlement amid mounting casualties and mounting international outcry.
Four U S soldiers killed in passerby bombing near Najaf
A passing by own action bombing at a highway checkpoint north of Najaf killed four U S soldiers and wounded others. Iraqi officials described the attack as a deadly new form of insurgent tactic and warned of more such incidents as part of a broader policy.
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Identity of $60 million man shrouded in rumor
A Powerball drawing Wednesday night produced a $62.4 million winner. The ticket was bought at Blue Flash Food Mart on Cumberland Road Tuesday at 8:33 a.m. Crystal Shirley, who sold the ticket, says video exists but the buyer’s face is obscured. The store reports higher lottery sales and traffic.
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WV and VA leaders oppose Medicaid cuts in budget clash
West Virginia and Virginia lawmakers joined roughly 80 senators in opposing House approved Medicaid reductions. Senators Rockefeller Byrd Allen Warner urged the Senate Budget Committee to reject the cuts in the final budget resolution as states face nationwide shortfalls and efforts to curb Medicaid funding. The WV legislature also moved to fund revenues with cigarette taxes amid the fiscal squeeze.
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