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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 25, 2016
Page
1
Today will be mostly sunny with a high near 80 and a light west wind. Tonight a slight chance of showers moves in with partly cloudy skies and a low around 59. The overall precipitation chance is about 20 percent.
Twitter will let users post photos videos and other media without counting toward the 140 character limit in coming months. The change aims to ease use attract new users and bolster growth as Twitter trails far behind Facebook in active users. Earlier updates include Moments and a timeline tweak to surface missed tweets.
All Together Arts Week features Moscow Festival Ballet, a lumberjack competition, Teens' Easter walk, and Heroes Week highlighting community events and performances.
Senate GOP leader Carmichael vows focus on other revenue paths after a House vote defeat. A potential $1 per pack cigarette tax faces needed support from Democrats. earlier 45 cent rise failed in House Finance. Budget gap widens as energy slowdown and low prices press for immediate revenue measures before June 30 balance deadline.
In Bramwell, crane and trailers move four 60 foot 11000 pound trestles for the Hewitt Bridge on Duhring Street toward the Bluestone River. Project Supervisor Kent Jenkins says deck pours will start once the pieces are set and forecasts completion by year end if weather cooperates. Nearby Yon Peraldo Memorial Bridge work continues amid challenges and steady progress.
West Virginia begins allowing licensed adults 21 and older to carry concealed guns without permits or training. The measure, backed by Republicans, took effect Tuesday after a veto fight with Gov. Earl Ray Tomblin centered on safety concerns. Mercer County Sheriff Don Meadows criticized the idea, noting police must qualify biannually while civilians may carry concealed firearms without permits.
Bears spotted in multiple Bluefield locations. West Virginia Division of Natural Resources investigates. City officials note trash practices, citing about 140 containers at Tiffany Manor as part of the problem and warn residents to secure refuse. City Manager Dane Rideout commented at the Bluefield Board of Directors meeting that bears are present in the area.
Princeton area law enforcement officers receive complimentary meals as part of the Paint the Town Blue initiative begun by the West Virginia Wives Behind. The gesture honors officers amid demanding duties and hazards faced daily.
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