Valley Forecast with Showers and Warm Temperatures
Variable cloudiness and humid today with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and highs in the mid 80s. Tonight there is a 50-50 chance of showers and thunderstorms with upper 60s lows. Wednesday brings showers and storms likely with highs around 80. Partly cloudy conditions persist Wednesday through Friday with scattered showers and thunderstorms and highs in the 70s to mid 80s. Lows range mid-60s to upper 60s Wednesday and mid-60s to low 70s Thursday and Friday. In Our Skies shows sunset, moonbow rise, and Venus visible west-northwest after sunset as the brightest object.
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Virginia and Eastern West Virginia Regional Forecast Parts
Partly sunny Virginia with possible showers or thunderstorms and highs around 80. Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers then a good chance of thunderstorms Wednesday. Eastern West Virginia shows variable cloudiness with showers and thunderstorms likely, highs mid 80s today and around 80 Wednesday, lows upper 60s to low 70s.
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Mad cow debate follows Oprah appearance and claims
The article recounts fears over mad cow disease spreading from cattle feed and the impact of Oprah Winfrey's show. It notes Howard Lyman's statements, legal actions by cattlemen, drops in beef prices, and FDA actions banning meat and bone meal. It also covers legal commentary on free speech and public health.
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Clinton Pushes Race Dialogue Amid Slavery Debate
President Clinton presses a national dialogue on race while lawmakers push a study commission on slavery. In Provo a cult leader was sentenced to five years for raping a 13 year old and arranging a marriage to the same, sparking pleas and accusations in court. Historian John Hope Franklin urged Americans to confront long standing ideological roots of slavery as Clinton rallies black supporters to pursue multiracial national progress.
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Simons and Olson slay tied to gun theft and missed hearings
Testimony details Simmons ownership of a Smith and Wesson 9 mm pistol obtained in August and claimed theft reports in South Carolina and Pennsylvania. McDorman noted lack of theft records in South Carolina while Olson’s 1996 assault and property destruction charges were dismissed after Simmons vowed to stay away. Bond judge Graves denied bail, citing risk of future court avoidance.
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6000 Plus Expelled For Carrying Weapons
Washington AP reports preliminary Education Department figures show 6,276 students in 29 states and the District of Columbia were expelled last year for bringing weapons to school. The data are the first collected under the 1994 Gun Free Schools Act.
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Water Tank Boosts JMU CISAT Plans in Forest Hills
Watkin notes a robot can cover a 50 foot section in about an hour to reduce open blasting hazards. Sybil says painting will be done by hand. Collins explains draining a tank took three days and half the water is stored while the rest is discharged after chemical removal. The Forest Hills tank provides water pressure for the area and CISAT’s growth accelerates demand. JMA helped fund site improvements. The new tank with pumping stations could replace the Washington Street tank without service loss.
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Jackson Tops TNN Music Awards in Nashville
Alan Jackson was named entertainer of the year and best male vocalist at the TNN Music City News Country Awards. Brooks & Dunn won best vocal duo, Jeff Foxworthy best comedian, Lorrie Morgan best female vocalist, Sawyer Brown best vocal band, and The Statler Brothers best vocal group for the 24th time. Billy Ray Cyrus won best single for Trail of Tears.
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