Record-Breaking Cold Sweeps Bluefield on Nov 12–13
The National Weather Service records two new low temperatures in Bluefield. At Mercer County Airport the low fell to 6 degrees, breaking the 1911 10 degree record, and a 13 degree reading on Nov 12 surpassed the 1950 15 degree record. Beasley expects milder temps later in the week and a warm Thanksgiving period ahead.
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Committee advances tourism funding screening panel
Princeton and Mercer County officials move a five member committee forward to screen requests for tourism dollars from the hotel and motel occupancy tax. The panel will include two ATV industry reps, two hotel motel representatives, and Jamie Null of the Mercer County Visitors and Convention Bureau. A 90 day trial period is proposed with guidelines for funding to be discussed.
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New testimony surfaces as impeachment hearings begin
Washington AP reports four top diplomats presented new evidence on President Trump's push for Ukraine to investigate rivals. William Taylor testified he overheard Trump asking an ambassador about investigations and cited a shadow policy run by Rudy Giuliani.
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Mercer County approves true first responder status for 911 dispatchers
Mercer County Commission declares emergency public safety telecommunicators true first responders. The action, supported by Commissioner Greg Puckett, aims to push state lawmakers to officially classify dispatchers as first responders across Mercer and other counties.
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