King Coal Highway expansion begins near Bluefield
The West Virginia Department of Transportation starts a 2.5 mile extension of the King Coal Highway near Bluefield. Trees in the route are being removed for a $58 million project that will push the corridor from Airport Road toward Littlesburg Road near Bluewell and Route 20, per District 10 engineer Ryland Musick.
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Ridge Runner train aims to reopen by Memorial Day weekend
Bluefield parks officials plan to restart the Ridge Runner one mile around City Park by Memorial Day weekend after hurricane Helene and a February flood damaged tracks. Repairs by public works continue, with ticket staff hired and a train mechanic ensuring engine readiness for late May operations.
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Ancient ritual selects new pope
Vatican City AP reports the pope’s death triggers a centuries old conclave ritual. Cardinals take sacred oaths, ballots are pierced and burned to yield white or black smoke signaling a new leader for 1.3 billion Catholics. Voting remains secret behind the Sistine Chapel walls.
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Simplicity in faith Lessons from Pope Francis
Pope Francis, the first Latin American pope, died at 88 after a period of hospitalization for double pneumonia. His life featured simple acts of mercy from washing a prisoner’s feet to embracing refugees, shaping Vatican priorities toward the poor and environment while drawing praise and controversy alike.
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