Cloudy Morning Weather Turns Rain Late Day
Today the forecast calls for cloudy conditions this morning with rain developing by afternoon. It will be cold and breezy with highs in the 40s and 50s.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 2002
Page
10
Today the forecast calls for cloudy conditions this morning with rain developing by afternoon. It will be cold and breezy with highs in the 40s and 50s.
The staff of a Mercer County high school newspaper earned a prestigious international Quill and Scroll award and a Columbia Press Association gold medal, plus a first place for best editorial writing at the United High Schools Media Convention. Co-advisors Diana Isom and Sandi Slavey praised the team, which covered history after the 9 11 attacks, including sending Isom to ground zero. Nine of last year’s 22 writers remain, joined by new students, as the paper remains self supporting with community backing.
Williams urged changes to balance practice times for all basketball teams amid declining enrollment and more athletic options. He proposed a committee with administrators, parents, and coaches to design a parental survey if the board pursues the issue. The board voted to form a committee to review middle school changes. Contact Charles Owens.
The DHHR outlines changes to welfare to work including caseload shifts, private partnerships to assist 8000 families, and a plan to train case managers. The West Virginia Supreme Court will hear Nov 6 arguments on the program, with a special commissioner advising no cash benefits after five years and sanctions tightened to apply to individuals.
The 7th annual candlelight vigil at Mercer County Courthouse includes a 7 p.m. reception by the Green Valley Women's Club, a 7:30 p.m. program in Judge Frazier's courtroom, and a memorial candle-lighting ceremony. Pam Hawkins Foundation sponsors the event with participants urged to join in solidarity and to submit loved ones’ photos for a memorial display.
Trooper Elswick 31 of Martinsburg Detachment remained in critical condition at Washington County Hospital after being shot in the head while responding to a domestic disturbance near Hedgesville. David Munday 37 faced felony kidnapping and nighttime burglary charges. statewide troopers offered support including lodging and funds to the family. Gov Wise urged West Virginians to unite in thoughts and prayers for the trooper.
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