Weather Outlook for Sunday October 14, 2012
Mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Another similar day expected as forecast keeps dry conditions across the region.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 14, 2012
Page
1
Mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 72. South wind 6 to 11 mph. Another similar day expected as forecast keeps dry conditions across the region.
A Swansea Frankie and Benny’s restaurant apologized after a two year old boy drank whiskey at his second birthday party. Hospital staff monitored him and later gave the all clear. The chain said it is reviewing safety systems to prevent a reoccurrence.
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A demolition crew from Virginia Asphalt Paving LLC began tearing down the old Thorn School at 5 p.m. Saturday. By 6:30 p.m. the building was halfway down drawing onlookers hoping to save a brick as a keepsake. The 1922 structure housed grades through 8, then K-6 before closing in May 2000, with CASE leader Ornetta Hubbard noting community regret.
Synan Farm in OCanena Virginia hosts the 19th annual Peel Chestnut Mountain Pumpkin Festival featuring a 630 pound pumpkin bluegrass old time music and fried bologna sandwiches. Russell Synan notes next year will mark the 20th year and the hay ride operated by Oakey Bishop for about 18 years draws visitors. Local families Booge and Linda Monk perform for the crowd as staff photographer Eric DiNovo captures the event.
In Bluefield the Daily Telegraph hosted an unscheduled editorial board appearance for Senate District 6 candidates Democrat Mark Wills and Republican Bill Cole. The discussion touched on job creation, prison overcrowding, coal industry support, and a veteran's clinic for Mercer County with opening statements from both candidates. Cole touted his fifth generation business background and focus on jobs, while Wills emphasized his two-year incumbency and policy priorities.
Bland County Virginia hosted the 2012 Festival of Leaves at the county fairgrounds drawing thousands for entertainment games crafts and farm bounty. Betty Munsey noted growth from a few tents to full fairgrounds with 73 sponsors and wide vendor coverage. Henry Blessing showcased apples honey and molasses while Adam McPeak and Nikki Wright performed Beulah Land for the crowd.
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