Bluefield Bypass Groundbreaking Marks New Road Era
Bluefield Virginia celebrated the start of a 9.26 million project to complete a 4.2 mile bypass from Valley Dale Street to the Route 19/460 interchange. Officials say the two new lanes will boost safety and economic growth, with completion targeted for summer 1995.
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Cecile Barrett
Virginia Department of Transportation
Douglas Wilder
Battle Ridge Companies of
Charleston
VDOT
Bristol
Jack L. Corley
Corley
Skeletal remains identified in Summers County case
The state Medical Examiner's Office identified skeletal remains found in Summers County as Phyllis P. Rogers of Nimitz. Rogers was last seen December 15, 1992, at age 51. Police and the Medical Examiner expect test results by week’s end to confirm if the missing person case becomes a homicide investigation.
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Mullens
Fine Free Weeks at Princeton Public Library
Overdue books can be returned without fines from April 17 to May 1 at Princeton Public Library. The period covers Sundays and weekdays, inviting patrons to settle accounts without penalties.
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Princeton Public Library
Oakvale observes homecoming as yearbook finalizes plans
Oakvale High in Mercer County hosts an alumni homecoming with tours for visitors starting at 5 p.m. Two alumni basketball games are set for 6 p.m. with players grouped by graduation year. The event honors former athletes and staff as the district moves to Pike View High School in Gardner.
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Oakvale
Oakvale High School
Mercer County
Pike View High School
Gardner
Wayne Pelts
Oakvale High
Jim Oxley
Bluefield awards honor Chamber of Commerce dinner
At the 90th Annual Dinner in Bluefield, the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce presented the Robert Francis Hamilton Award to Bill Cr and the Athena Award to Jacqueline Oblinger as Donald K. Roberton of Citizens Utilities Telecommunications Operations spoke. Roberton touted Citizens Telecom expansion into small and medium markets and predicted home use of personal computers as part of the Information Superway.
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Bluefield
Greater
Roberton
Citizens Telecom
United States
He Roberton
Carper Wins Hamilton Award At Bluefield Chamber Dinner
Bill Carper, described as a top community figure, was named the Robert Francis Hamilton Award recipient at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce annual dinner held at the Bluefield Country Club. He has been honored as West Virginia Volunteer of the Year and Rotary leader among other accolades. Modena lauded Carper for his 17 years of service in banking and local organizations, noting his hands on leadership and broad impact.
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Bill Carper
Robert Francis Hamilton
Carper
Prestius Hamilton
Ormer
A. A. Modena
Greater Bluefielder of Commerce
Bluefield Country Club
Bluefield Chamber
West Virginia
Paul Harris
Rotary International
House of Delegates
House
Modena
Greater Bluefield
Oblinger Wins 1994 Athena Award At Bluefield Club
Jacqueline Oblinger received the 1994 Athena Award at Bluefield Country Club during the Chamber dinner. The Bluefield College instructor and Career Development director is active in community service and has held leadership roles with Bluefield Hardware and Blizzard’s of Virginia West Virginia and Kentucky.
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Jacqueline Oblinger
Oblinger
Chamber
Bluefield Country Club
Greater
Bluefield College
Bluefield Hardware
Blizzard's of
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West Virginia Daily
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Hamilton
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