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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1998
Page
2
The American Express Retail Index reports 85 percent of consumers will spend the same or more on Halloween compared with last year. The average budget is $107, with detailed breakdowns on how the spending is allocated.
Beckley stores report rising outdoor Halloween decor sales led by light strands and flags with a shift toward DIY costumes and party supplies for adults. Managers note Halloween now rivals Easter for second in seasonal demand, while Christmas remains the top outdoor decorating season.
Carbon monoxide detected in a boiler room and dressing area at Beckley-Stratton Junior High School. Officials will retest at 6 a.m. before students return as repairs and vent adjustments are underway in the autumn-opened school.
Fayette County judge sentences Thomas Kevin Giles after multiple juvenile facility incidents. Giles pled guilty to second degree murder for the June 1997 shooting death of his father David Giles at a Mossy trailer. He described firing a 30.06 rifle at close range, taking the wallet, and dragging the body into a closet.
The Blood Drop event at the American Red Cross Raleigh County chapter headquarters 200 Industrial Drive Beckley runs Saturday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Donors may wear costumes and door prizes will be given including a $25 Crossroads Mall gift certificate for the best spooktacular costume. Appointments at 255-1508.
The Parkways Authority voted to hire a $1,000 per day food consultant to aid the Marriott contract negotiations for its three turnpike service areas. Host Marriott bid alone. six firms attended. Solomon of Orlando was approved to assist, with up to $10,000 in two months.
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