Sunday May 7 2006: BDT Online Highlights
May 7 2006 edition from BDT Online covers local news briefs and events. Readers get updates on community happenings, schedule notes, and evolving stories from the area with brief summaries and links to full reports.
Rain Likely With Mild Temperatures Throughout Day
Today shows a 70 percent chance of showers across the day with a high near 62. Overnight low expected around 51 as conditions ease.
Bluefield Heads to State in High School Tennis
Bluefield advances to the state level in Division 1 tennis as prep competitors chase titles. The event features teams from multiple districts with anticipation building for outcomes across singles and doubles matches.
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Bluefield
West Virginia Lottery Numbers and Delivery Notice
Lotteries listed West Virginia Daily 3 6 8 3 Daily 4 9 3 0 3 Virginia Pick 3 1 9 5 Pick 4 4 2 2 4 Delivery help provided Telegraph line (304) 327 2802 operates 7 a.m. to noon seven days a week call by noon for timely delivery area only.
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Telegraph
Rise to power spans two states and decades in Power Line completion
Spanning 16 years from a 1990 plan unveiling by Appalachian Power Company to a Monday ceremony in Wythe County, Virginia, officials celebrate the completion of a 90 mile 765kV transmission line. The project adds power to West Virginia and strengthens regional grid after decades. Local and federal officials, including governors and dignitaries, attend the multi million dollar dedication.
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West Virginia
Todd Burns
Wythe County
Highway upgrades planned across Four Seasons in West Virginia
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports a slate of highway projects across Mercer and McDowell counties. The Division of Highways plans resurfacing and bridge work, including the U S Route 460 and Interstate 77 bridge at Princeton, with work spanning spring into summer 2007. District 10 Construction Engineer Phil White notes the major Mercer project will run throughout the season.
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Mercer County
Princeton
West Virginia
Division of Highways
Mercer
McDowell Counties
District 10
Phil White
Rinceton
Mercer voters prep for primary with no new machines
Mercer County officials report 715 early votes from 48 Democrats and Republicans at the courthouse, with 78 absentee ballots for a total near 800 before polls open. Precincts will cast ballots Tuesday from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in a countywide primary for governor and education seats.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Marie Hill
West Virginia
Board of Education
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