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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 18, 1998
Page
11
The forecast calls for mostly partly cloudy days from Monday through Wednesday with cool temperatures. Lows hover in the upper 30s and highs reach upper 50s to mid-50s, dipping to the upper 40s on Thursday with a chance of showers. Stream conditions contact numbers listed for Bluestone, Summersville and R.D. Bailey lakes.
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A broad array of activities centered on a restored eight car Amtrak steam era train draws crowds in Towne Square. Vendors offer Appalachian Ramp Table Wine and crafts while local groups perform. proceeds support Hinton Veterans Memorial Museum and library holds a used book sale today.
New River Gorge National River rangers praised mild wind as Bridge Day drew hundreds of spectators and more than 200 rappellers. Fred Morelli of Aurora, Illinois, became the day’s first jumper, landing in the river after steering toward the beach failed. BAS jumpers contest for records with Gravity Girls, while safety crews reported no major injuries.
Orphaned youth Byrd rises from hunger and hard times to value hard work and reading. He praises business people aiding West Virginia’s economy and celebrates the Beckley Raleigh County Black Business Association awards honoring Tiffanie LeAnn Webster, Madrith Chambers, Ritchie & Johnson Funeral Parlor, John Johnson, Elder Moten, Bishop Sims, and McCall-Johnson Community Service. Corporate sponsors include Bank One, Beckley, College of West Virginia, Beckley Newspapers, and others.
The Fayette County Bridge Day event drew visitors from Raleigh and Nicholas counties, with about 500 T-shirts sold, four lanes on U.S. 19 narrowed to two, and local hotels booked. Organizers estimate the 1994 event adds around $600,000 to the economy as tourism potential grows. Debbie Laird notes the event showcases the area and hopes for returning tourists.
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