Extended Weather Forecast Card
Friday night mostly clear with lows from the upper 50s to lower 60s. Saturday mostly clear with highs 80 to 85. Sunday partly cloudy with highs in the mid 80s. Monday partly cloudy with a chance of thunderstorms and highs in the lower 80s. Stream conditions are available at the follow.
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Clinton's standing amid polls and impeachment talk evolves
The piece surveys how Americans rate Clinton's job performance after his speech and how the Starr report and impeachment chatter influence political calculations. Analysts note public support remains strong despite concerns, while leaders weigh public mood on issues like health care and education and strategize behind the scenes.
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Health official warns tobacco lobby may target local smoking rules
Raleigh County Health Officer Allen Dyer warned that favorable tobacco court rulings and a flawed EPA carcinogen designation could embolden lobbyists to strike at indoor air ordinances. He cited an August memo outlining strategies to undermine local rules and predicted a statewide push to restrict boards from enacting smoking regulations.
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Sweet Springs faces clash over proposed juvenile facility
Residents and officials in Monroe County oppose a state plan to place a juvenile detention center on county land near Old Sweet Springs. Compton recalls past job losses from Rowan home closure while arguing for local facilities to keep West Virginia youths in state care. Public opposition dominates as speakers urge alternatives and local leaders defend potential jobs and safety.
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Butterflies flourish in West Virginia amid mild weather
Butterflies thrive across West Virginia with 128 species seen in the state. Entomologists credit mild winters and ample rainfall for a robust season. Sightlines mention tiger swallowtails and lush foliage fueling caterpillar growth, while highways pose a fatal hazard to the fragile insects.
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Linda Butler
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Eddie Whitened
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Holliday Testimony Details Abuse and Fatal Shooting Incident
In court Holliday says his wife threatened to kill him and that he fired to stop her. He admits past punching during fights and disputes nurse testimony about his wife visiting him in hospital. He denies swinging a bat or stomping on her and disputes police statements the night of the shooting.
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