Jun 23, 2008 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Weather officials: Wind, hail, rain amount to severe thunderstorm
Mercer County and other parts of the region experienced a severe thunderstorm Monday evening, but none of it qualified as a tornado.
Storm lashes region; tornado reported in Rock
Authorities with the National Weather Service were awaiting word Monday about local damage before deciding whether to dispatch a storm survey team to determine whether a tornado had touched down in Mercer ...
Michaels Celebrate Golden Anniversary
Greg and Shirley Michael celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary recently. They were united in marriage May 4, 1958, by the late Church of Christ minister C.W. Rock.
National Weather Service Says Tornado Did Not Hit Mercer County
A reported tornado in Mercer County is disputed by the National Weather Service.
Storms Sweep Southern West Virginia
Other Stories by Kate Krivanek Matoaka -- Severe weather sweeps the Mountain State.
West Virginia Division of Natural Res...
Take a Hike in West Virginia State Parks on National Trails Day June 7
National Trails Day events are scheduled at West Virginia State Parks , Saturday, June 7. National Trails Day is sponsored by the American Hiking Society.
Commission candidates field questions
“I could spend a reasonable amount of time”
County finances, the Mercer County Airport and definitions of leadership were topics when candidates for the Mercer County Commission met with the Bluefield Daily Telegraph editorial board. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Times Easter egg found in Glenwood Park
“We look about every year if there's an egg to be found with the Princeton Times. We've looked for the Bluefield Daily Telegraph eggs as well”
It was a dirty job, but Taresa Horne and her children, Charles and Tara Sparks, did it. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
“Those guys who lived there farmed the land and raised animals”
Just the memory of seeing an old photograph of the Mercer County Poor Farm stirred emotions that have long lingered with Beverly Mills. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Wild Rock W.Va. finalizes property purchase
“Our goal is to ensure that this sustainable community moves forward and is a contributing neighbor in Fayette County and the area”
Wild Rock West Virginia, an 850-acre sustainable residential community bordering the New River Gorge National River, has completed land acquisitions in Fayette County, paving the way for the company to begin ... via Register-herald.com
Pinnacle Rock homicide: Testimony traces robbery plot to killing
A Brushfork man accused of first-degree murder saw his case bound over the grand jury following a preliminary hearing Thursday. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Pinnacle Rock murder investigation: Police nab one in fatality
After months of investigating the bludgeoning murder of a Pipestem man who was working part-time to install a new electrical service at Pinnacle Rock State Park, State Police announced Friday that they have ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
2007's unsolved crimes will remain a police priority
“I wish they would come forward.”
Investigators with the Mercer County Sheriff's Department are still following up leads into the shooting death of Jerome Flack, 35, of Bluefield. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Rock climbers work to collect outdoor items for homeless
“The most hard-core are the ones who are living homeless, but for them, it's not a recreational choice - it's a way of life”
Lucia Hyde Robinson is a serious rock climber, but she says the fiercest of elements she and others like her endure is nothing compared to what a homeless person faces. via Register-herald.com
Holiday shoppers wary of - Made in China' while strolling toy aisle
“Oh yea, there's definitely a concern”
Toys crafted by Santa's elves may be welcome under any Christmas tree, but recalled toys from China are making parents cautious about buying the presents on their children's wish lists this year. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Flagger / Traffic Control Technician. Duties include: Setting up and flagging temporary work zones, standing for multipl ... >MORE MANAGEMENT & SALES POSITIONS Bon Worth Inc. via Register-herald.com
Waiting for Santa's big arrival
Haylee Pugh, 2, of Mount Hope smiles as she waits for Santa Claus to arrive Saturday at Crossroads Mall. via Register-herald.com
SECURITY OFFICERS NEEDED. For the Beckley area. Full and Part Time. Positions Available. via Register-herald.com
Store robbed at gunpoint, knifepoint; one suspect in custody
Two men robbed a Beckley convenience store at gunpoint and knifepoint Thursday night, and one suspect was in custody, authorities said. via Register-herald.com
Lewisburg man pleads guilty to sexual assault
A Greenbrier County man pleaded guilty Monday to sexually assaulting a 14-year-old male. via Register-herald.com