May 20 2004 Local News Note
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Weather update for today with humid warmth and storms
The WVVA weather team reports a humid day with temperatures in the upper 70s to mid 80s. Expect showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, so keep an umbrella handy.
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WVVA
WVUI Caravan Rolls Into Town
WVUI sports caravan arrives in town for a community event. Officials and fans gather as demonstrations and fan engagement activities kick off, featuring team appearances, merchandise, and interactive stations for attendees.
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WVUI
Gas prices span region with multiple stations listed
A regional price check shows several stations posting fuel at $1.85 to $2.00. Entries include Gas & Go Gratton VA $1.85 and Toler's Rocky Gap VA $1.86, with many Bluefield and Princeton area outlets near $1.89 to $1.99, listing stations such as Food City Bluefield, Joy Food, Graham Mart, and KO Green Valley Go Mart among others.
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Gas & Go
Gratton
Toler's Convenience Store
Rocky Gap
Corner Mart
Bluefield
Food City
Joy Food Store
Graham Mart
Pop Shop
Swift Mart
the Cave
Tazewell
Kollege Mart
College Avenue
Chevron
Green Valley
Go Mart
Brushfork
Blue Flash
Princeton
Glenwood
Shell Station
Dave's Car Care
Cargo
Bluewell
Exxon
Pump Patrol seeks area gas prices for Daily Telegraph
The Daily Telegraph asks readers to report the lowest local gas prices. Call 304 327 2811 or toll free 800 76 DAILY or email news bottonline com with price details to aid the Pump Patrol project.
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Daily Telegraph
Bottonline
McDowell County Crash Claims Bradshaw Woman
A two vehicle crash on Route 83 between Bartley and Raysal early Wednesday left 67 year old Ruby O. Chafins of Bradshaw dead and injured Ballard Chafin, 66, plus another rider. Slippery washed out road conditions and a logging truck contributed. Hurley E. Brown, 48, of Mingo County, drove the northbound tractor-trailer for H and H Trucking and was cited as witnesses described.
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Bartley
McDowell County
Ruby O. Chafins
Bradshaw
West Virginia
Bartley and
Raysal
C.K. McKenzie
Chafins
Ballard Chafin
Route
West Virginia Division of Highways
McKenzie
Hurley E. Brown
Mingo County
H&h
Hanover
Brown
Welch Hospital chief sheds hair for cancer relay
Welch Community Hospital Administrator Garrett says his shaved head came after employees exceeded a $6,000 Relay for Life goal by raising $7,400. The light headed remark captures his pledge to focus on the cause as funds topped the target.
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ELCH
Walt WV Carrer
Welch Community Hospital
American Cancer Society
Relay For Life
Garrett
al Gravely
Walt Garrett
Coal boom opens mining jobs across region
BILL ARCHER reports from BLUEFIELD on southern West Virginia and southwest Virginia where a coal industry up cycle appears underway. Prices have jumped from 25 to 55 dollars per ton, expanding hiring beyond experienced miners as the Virginia Mining Association notes a loosening in worker requirements.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Virginia
Dink Shackleford
Virginia Mining Association
The
Virginia Mining
Judge bars Graham from taking extra payments in probe
A Kanawha County Circuit Court judge ordered Wyoming County Council on Aging director Bob Graham to stop taking compensation beyond his 99000 salary and limited his asset transfers and travel reimbursements. The order, sought by Gov. Wise and state officials, aims to curb alleged excessive control by Graham and the board, amid a broader lawsuit against All Care Home & Community Services and the council.
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Charleston
Wyoming County
State Bureau of Senior Services
Council On Aging
Bob Graham
Council
All Care Home & Community Services
Graham
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