High pressure drives unusual warmth in Beckley area
A persistent high pressure ridge has pushed Beckley area temperatures to 92 degrees, about 18 to 20 degrees above normal. Meteorologist Phil Zinn notes the heat raises wildfire risk as moisture from Frances bypasses the region. A frontal system is expected to bring rain by Wednesday.
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Police chief faces new indictments in Fayette County
Fayetteville based Gauley Bridge Police Chief Lee Edward Jones faces 54 counts of sexual offenses involving juvenile boys in a September Fayette County grand jury term. Arraignments set for Friday as amended dates tighten the charges including first degree sexual assault and first degree sexual abuse with potential charges in South Carolina and Kanawha County.
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Helping Hands builds tiny Boone County home
Thomas Estep, a 52 year old from Boone County, moves into a 392 square foot house built by volunteers from Helping Hands Whitesville. He had lived in an 8 by 10 cinderblock shack until DAHRE volunteers fixed the floor and completed the project.
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Indecision on carrier raises long distance bills in WV
A state official cautions West Virginia residents who have not chosen a long distance carrier pay two to three times more per minute. Beckley to Charleston calls default to Bell Atlantic at 35 cents per minute, while choosing a company lets rates drop to 10-28 cents. Gregg of the Public Service Commission notes many customers remain unaware of the option since 1997.
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