Weather forecast for Wednesday March 30 2016
Sunny with a high near 63 degrees and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph. Tonight a slight chance of rain after 2 a.m. with increasing clouds and a low around 49 degrees.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 2016
Page
1
Sunny with a high near 63 degrees and a south wind of 7 to 11 mph. Tonight a slight chance of rain after 2 a.m. with increasing clouds and a low around 49 degrees.
Tiny gnome houses created by Steve Hoke were removed from Little Buffalo State Park due to wildlife concerns. About 40 homes were found in tree roots and logs around the Newport area. Eleven moved to Millerstown Community Park and three to Noye Park in Duncannon. Hoke notes positive public reaction.
The community hosts an Easter walk for teens during Heroes Week while local groups promote the Believe movie filming project. A structure fire in Bluefield and another in Duhring are reported with firefighters responding to contain the blazes. A robotics competition draws students and teams to showcase engineering skills.
West Virginia Daily 3 numbers were 6 1 7 and Daily 4 drawn 1 6 4 7. Virginia Pick 3 produced 2 6 6 and Pick 4 5 6 1 4.
In Tazewell County Virginia authorities announced a murder charge against Shaun Matthew Wakefield 32 for the death of Danielle Louise Pruett missing March 17. Pruett's body was found along Route 720 near Bluefield and autopsy cited blunt force trauma. Wakefield is held without bond awaiting prosecution with potential life imprisonment.
Charleston officials report progress after four years of Reconnecting McDowell. The Vega Foundation pledges 50000 to replenish 14000 books for seven literacy centers in McDowell County, with purchases through First Book. Remaining titles fund a fall bus reading program for elementary students.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph editor Samantha Perry has been named Columnist of the Year in CNHI's 2015 Best of CNHI editorial contest. It marks her second consecutive Division 1 win, with judges praising her storytelling and unique reporting on records requests and interviews.
Ridge Runner, the restored mountain train in Bluefield area, opens Saturdays and Sundays from noon to 6 pm weather permitting. Since 2011 fundraisers raised nearly 300000, track and station rebuilt, rider totals reach 68098. Ride costs 1.50, attracting visitors from near and far.
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