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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 06, 2002
Page
1
Nation reports Nebraska continues postal operations after pipe bomb threats. Officials say mail delivery remains ongoing as investigations assess risks and security measures.Authorities assure residents service is uninterrupted while working with federal agents.
Regional broadcast previews voting impact from potential flooding on turnout. Includes sports action and highlights from around the region with emphasis on hardcourt games and NBA semifinal action.
A project graduation meeting for the parents of the 2002 Princeton Senior High School class is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday in the Media Center. The notice seeks parental attendance and involvement in the graduation event planning.
Flooding in McDowell County leaves five dead and multiple missing as federal disaster status is declared by President Bush. Emergency officials say time is critical while crews conduct searches through high water. A 14 month old child was recovered near Elkhorn Creek, with other fatalities reported in Rift, Panther, Vivian and along U S Route 52 between Eckman and Search.
Gov. Bob Wise told Matoaka area residents that resources are arriving to help recover from last Thursday's flood. He toured Mingo McDowell and Mercer counties with state officials and National Guard leaders and said to expect a special legislative session to tap 50 to 60 million Rainy Day funds. He has released 100,000 from the contingency fund with more matched funds to begin recovery, submitted a FEMA request, and pledged rapid action regardless of FEMA designation.
U S. President Bush designated McDowell Mercer Mingo Wyoming Buchanan and Tazewell counties as major disaster areas following May 2 floods. The move unlocks FEMA funding to aid recovery as lawmakers Boucher and Rahall urge relief for flood hit southern West Virginia.
State authorities suspend search for four missing after recent flash flood in Grundy Virginia. Two of the four were found alive Sunday, with Robert Snellenberger, 37, of Hurley confirmed as a drowning victim. The search is paused pending further notice.
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