Weather outlook for today with a chance of showers and storms
Today a mix of sun and clouds with a 50 percent chance of precipitation. Showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. expect cloudy skies and a high near 69 degrees.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 15, 2011
Page
1
Today a mix of sun and clouds with a 50 percent chance of precipitation. Showers and possible thunderstorms after 2 p.m. expect cloudy skies and a high near 69 degrees.
A flash flood severely damaged Horse Feathers Farm and Rescue on 15 acres near Middlebourne. The nonprofit home to nearly 60 animals lost a goat and a goose is missing. Beth Adler appeals for volunteers to mend fences and clean debris. no state aid expected. Call 304-758-4442.
West Virginia Daily 3 and Daily 4 show no results listed. Virginia Pick 3 draws 2 5 2 and Pick 4 draws 0 0 3 5, with these numbers recorded.
The circulation department is available 7 days a week. Hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, with weekend phone service from 6 a.m. to noon. Morning redelivery through 12 p.m. is offered within a limited area. Customer Service 304-327-2800.
Acting Gov Earl Ray Tomblin and GOP businessman Bill Maloney led their fields in a quiet West Virginia special gubernatorial primary with over 86 percent of precincts reporting Tomblin above 40 percent in a six Democrat field and Maloney above 45 percent in an eight candidate Republican field. They will face Mountain Party candidate Bob Henry Baker in the Oct. 4 general election to fill the remainder of former Gov Joe Manchin's term.
Hundreds of families gather Saturday afternoon in Bowen Field parking lot to witness the Ridge Runner Railroad's return, hailed by Save the Ridge Runner Committee co-chair Ben Paine as a revival of a Bluefield icon once atop the mountain. About 1,400 people attend.
Bluefield State College in Brushfork and Concord University in Athens held their 114th and 136th spring commencements amid calm skies and mild temperatures. Dr. Albert Walker and Dr. Gregory Aloia welcomed graduates and guests, urging them to let their degrees shape a life of service and impact. Aldia shared maternal advice about pursuing greatness and using education to make a difference.
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