Weather brief for Thursday March 31 2016
A chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 4 pm. Mostly cloudy conditions. High near 69 degrees.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 31, 2016
Page
1
A chance of showers with thunderstorms possible after 4 pm. Mostly cloudy conditions. High near 69 degrees.
The Richlands softball team makes its first appearance on the new home field, marking a milestone for the program as players take the field in a fresh venue. The game opens a new chapter for the Wildcats with optimism for the season ahead.
Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe vetoed a GOP backed bill shielding religious groups from punishment over refusing services for gay marriages. He said the measure would legalize discrimination and harm Virginia's economy while noting the broader political clash with GOP social agendas. He also vetoed a separate abortion funding bill targeting Planned Parenthood, framing leadership as pro-growth and in step with corporate priorities.
Local notices report a Teen Easter walk and Heroes Week events alongside filming for a Believe movie. A structure fire occurred in Bluefield with emergency response. A robotics competition is scheduled, and another structure fire was reported in Duhring with investigations ongoing.
West Virginia Daily three numbers 5 9 7 and daily four 0 6 3 9. Virginia Pick three 1 0 6 and Pick four 1 7 4 3.
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports McDowell County faces poor health metrics including lowest male life expectancy. State Public Health Commissioner Dr. Rahul Gupta urges community involvement to make programs work. He cites diabetes high blood pressure tobacco and childhood obesity and notes programs like Sky's the Limit engage youth to foster healthier communities with state grants and tools, dependent on local commitment.
U S Sen Joe Manchin D West Virginia visited Bluefield State College Mercer County speaking to students and vendors at a job fair He praised West Virginians work ethic but urged action to raise adult workforce participation saying it troubles him most and drives his focus for change
Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin signed a bill extending the statute of limitations for civil suits in childhood sexual abuse cases to 10 years from the incident or discovery, a change Del. Clif Moore called a small victory though he wanted no time limit. Jennifer Crim, a former abuse survivor who led the push, said many victims only seek action decades later. Legislation, A-5
Volunteers led by Recovery Point Four Seasons and Seasons Graduate Mickey Dickerson cleaned East River Mountain as part of a 40 day Keep Mercer Clean campaign. Crews gathered truckloads of trash including mattresses bathtubs and tires while staining the overlook building and roadway from the overlook to Route 460. Ground Crew Supervisor Nick Harrison said this is the second year of the effort and noted progress from last year.
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