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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 29, 2002
Page
8
A cooler but nicer day today with quieter conditions. High around 60 degrees. Precipitation figures show 4.63 inches over the period, with 0.11 inches on one day and 0.81 inches on another. Data covers last 30 days and since January 1 2002.
The piece recounts May dates and moon phases while describing Confederate soldiers positioning a cannon during a Battle of Pigeon Roost reenactment at Glenwood Park 4-H Camp.
A statewide poll shows 33 percent of 18 to 34 year olds say life has improved in five years, 16 percent saw it worsen, and 45 percent expect improvement in five years. Many plan to move to Ohio, Pennsylvania, or North Carolina for better pay and opportunities, sparking concern from residents like Patricia Costa and Gov. Wise.
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce sponsored this year’s show with a large turnout. Exhibitors from area colleges, civic groups and businesses filled Brushfork Armory booths to showcase services and products while a coloring contest and money machine added weekend entertainment. Meachum credited community involvement and exhibitor support for the event’s ongoing success. Contact Troy Sarver at tsarver bdttonline.com
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