City board weighs bridge route at public hearing
Residents debated the bridge relocation option near Bluefield, with many supporting Alternative 4 to move the new span two blocks west. Organizers cited campus unification of Bluefield State College and safety, while some questioned the need for another hearing and tensions over board loyalty. Former officials noted broad support in earlier meetings.
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Arnold denies wife beater claim in divorce case
Wednesday court papers say Roseanne Arnold rejects abuse allegations against husband Tom while her lawyer asserts they would not file untrue pleadings. Arnold blames a signed anger letter for the disputed claim and asks for privacy as div orce proceedings continue in Los Angeles.
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Sorrell Trope
Secretaries open house and public notices at Bluefield offices
At 11 a.m. to 1 30 p.m. a secretaries chamber activity is listed with a contact at 327 7184. Today 5 to 7 p.m. Citizens Telecom hosts an open house at its remodeled Eastern Region offices at 300 Brand St Bluefield RSVP 325 1608. Parking provided by The Arafts Center Ramsey Street. Thursday April 26 noon Mercer County Enhanced 911 Committee meets at Woodlake. all members urged to attend.
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Weather outlook shows possible showers today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected with west winds from 5 to 15 mph. The forecast notes a potential uptick in activity later in the day as conditions develop.
Water boil order issued for Hawks Heights area
Residents in Hawks Heights subdivision Tazewell County face a boil water advisory after Divides Community Water Works, Springville Heights Lil liland Water Works and Hawks Heights System failed to collect bacteriological samples in January February and March. Public health officials urge boiling water for at least ten minutes. Local attorney Greg Matney had pressed PSA to provide service and consider subdivision as a PSA project. PSA plans long term fixes including a possible main line to serve multiple communities. For questions call Rest at 703 628 5161.
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Springville
Spencer
Local artist paints Nixon portrait in Bluefield tribute
Bluefield artist Larry Craig Akers recalls meeting Richard Nixon after painting his 1969 portrait as a Graham High School student. Akers, later famed for Bluefield’s Chicory Square mural, reflects on Nixon’s legacy amid Watergate and a public farewell.
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Immunizations Drive Aims to Hit 90 Percent Goals
Mercer County health officials mark Infant Immunization Week with WISH clinic outreach. Nine diseases are targeted and aims call for 90 percent of children under two to complete vaccination series, up from 55 percent nationwide in 1993 and 20 percent in Mercer County. The Board of Health offers clinics to boost coverage.
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Point of View needs health care reform, says Pawlowski
Bluefield Regional Medical Center CEO James Pawlowski told a Greater Bluefield Chamber breakfast crowd that national health care reform would fail if complex and undefined. He urged incremental steps, cautioned against relying on government alone, and called for changes in consumer behavior, insurance industry practices, hospital capacity, and malpractice pressures to reduce costs.
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