Hurricane Georges Brings Heavy Rain and Winds Gulf Coast
The storm heads toward the Gulf Coast bringing heavy rains and damaging winds from the Florida Panhandle to Louisiana. Across the nation, heat and humidity persist from Texas to New England as thunderstorms move across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley into the Northeast.
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Local Extended Forecast Notes Warm Week Ahead
The forecast calls for Monday showers with highs in the upper 70s and lows near 60, Tuesday partly cloudy with highs in the upper 70s and 50s, Wednesday partly cloudy with mid 70s, Thursday scattered showers with mid 70s and mid 50s. Stream conditions numbers: Bluestone Lake 466-0156, Summersville Lake 872-5809, R.D. Bailey Lake 664-9587.
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Sunday Road widening debate pits tourism against local sentiment
Debates over widening Sunday Road near Gauley River pit residents against tourism advocates. Debbie Laird of the Fayette chamber urges compromise for economic development while Cooper notes safety and cleaner industry benefits. Personal attacks and fear for children surface as residents express distrust of outsiders.
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Xenia
Ohio
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Fayette Chamber of Commerce
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Cooper
North Fayette
Gauley River
House passes 80 billion tax cut amid veto pledge
The House approved an 80 billion five year tax cut in a Saturday session, sending it to the Senate. Clinton renewed his vow to veto any measure not safeguarding Social Security, while Republicans pushed the plan as relief for middle class families and a boost to voters. The vote was 229 to 195, requiring more support to overcome a veto.
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Woman convicted of killing pregnant teen-ager
In Tuscaloosa Alabama a jury convicts Felecia Scott 31 of capital murder for the Jan 31 1996 slaying of 17 year old Carethia Curry who was nine months pregnant. The fetus was cut from her womb in a crude cesarean. The sentencing phase begins Monday.
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Carethia Curry
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Curry
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Frederick Polion
Polion
New Orleans Braces as Georges Surges Inland and Flood Threat Grows
Georges pushes sea water into southeast Louisiana rivers and lakes, raising levels by 10 to 15 feet above tides. New Orleans area protected by levees and pumping stations. Evacuations swell, Red Cross shelters open in Mississippi and Alabama. Lake Pontchartrain and Maurepas at risk. In Florida Keys, damage from winds over 100 mph disrupts water and power. U.S. 1 partly reopens as residents assess wrecked homes and boats.
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Manahawkin
N.J
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Beckley matriarch honored for community service and faith
Duane Scott praised his mother Mrs. Scott for lifelong service in Holiness Church of Jesus, PTA leadership, nursing home development, Red Cross work, and teaching Christian values. Beckley Mayor Emmett Pugh III presented a city key with a Clinton message as she received a Proverbs 31 blessing.
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Roseland
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