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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 14, 2002
Page
10
The report notes precipitation readings for May 13 2002 and May 14 2001, plus the last 30 days and since Jan 1 2002. It describes generally cool conditions with highs in the 50s and a slight risk of light rain.
A brief weather record notes measurements on May 13 2002 with rainfall amounts of 0.17 and 0.00 inches followed by totals of 6.15 and 13.79 inches. Future dates listed include May 19 May 26 June 3 and June 10.
May 23 board session urged keeping the original calendar with 180 instructional days, citing student and family plans. Two students, Karen Henry and Jessica Harrison, received RISE scholarships to SVCC for two years, funded by local donors including Dr. Joe Adair, Jim Ramey, Ralph Davis, and First Century Bank’s Buzzy Wilkinson.
Polls opened with supervision from the Circuit Clerk County Clerk and Prosecuting Attorney offices and voter totals show 27 720 registered voters. Democrats outnumber Republicans more than two to one with 17 892 Democrats 7 038 Republicans 2 692 no party 33 Libertarians and 65 other parties. Damage assessments across schools note extensive losses at Panther Elementary four and seven million dollar damages, with water in multiple rooms at Jaeger Mount View and Northfork facilities and total damage to the Panther campus.
County Commission President Gordon Lambert says flood planning will pick up after a slow start. The plan follows the 1977 flood model but could require congressional action to include July 8, 2001 and May 2 flood impacts. A buyout option for 2001 flood structures is funded, with expansion possible for May 2 damages. The four phase effort could cover over 980 properties, financed mostly by federal aid. The program is voluntary and includes high school construction funding, with 95 percent federal support and a 5 percent loan share. Initial phase covers Welch Hemphill Northfork Gary Anawalt and others with a second phase near Premier Mountain Davy Roderfield Jaeger and Bradshaw.
Governor Manchin praised recovery efforts as 13 McDowell County schools were damaged by May floods, with 11 incurring further harm. Despite canceled classes, officials aim to hold graduations and proms, with decisions forthcoming. Seniors urged input on ceremonies, with hopes for May 31, though road safety remains in question. An awards day and books return are planned if operations resume.
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