Young photographer captures Kimball flood of July 8
Eleven year old Jonathan Barnett filmed and photographed the Kimball downtown flood on July 8, showing high water, debris, and people seen in windows as Norwood Addition and Carswell Hollow were swept by dangerous currents. The video and stills drew interest from agencies while the family and friends applaud his budding photography career.
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Kimball
Jonathan Barnett
McDowell County
Barnett
Kimball Hill
Jonathan Burkes
Sharon Barnett
Lavinia Street
Antonio Barnett
Welch Middle School
Jonathan
Dennis Hardy
Jason
Kimball Elementary Energy Express
Mt. View High School
Jamaican teachers share Jamaican way with Bluefield youth
Lettice Griffiths and Phyllis Francis from the Caribbean Christian Center for the Deaf are in Bluefield for three weeks on summer break. They teach sign language classes and practical skills from cooking to cosmetology to local youths at the Bluefield Housing Authority apartments.
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Bluefield
Jamaica
Lettice Griffiths
Phyllis Francis
Caribbean Christian Center For the Deaf
Bluefield Housing Authority
Cindy Preast
Housing Authority
Preast
Megan Miller
Megan Fritz
Francis and
Griffiths
Kris White
Megan Godfrey
Martha French
Mercer County and Bluefield Community Calendar Update
Calendar notes events from August 2 to 4 in Mercer County and Bluefield. includes AA meetings, Rotary horse show, Bloodmobile, Kiwanis, Zen group, Bible-themed rides, and a Mountain Stage Band show at Pipestem Resort. several clubs meet at local venues. contact numbers listed.
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Princeton
MIBC
South 9Th St
Uptown
First Presbyterian Church
Tazewell Ave
Bluefield
Mercer County
Spanishburg
American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Youth Center
Stadium Drive
Bluefield Kiwanis Club
Holiday Inn
Railroaders Club
Ramada
Princeton Lions Club
Hardees
Meadowfield Lane
East River Mountain
Princeton Public Library
Charles Birk
Mick Souter
Pipestem Resort
Mountain Circuit Riders
Princeton Ride Group
Christian Motorcyclists Association
Vietnam Veteran’s of America
Mercer St
Appalachian Highlands Music Association
Bluestone Valley Fair
Ralph Evans
Golden Age Club
College Avenue
Lions Club
Holidev Inn
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Harrison St
Scott St
Mountain Stage
Hinton
Ascension Episcopal Church
5Th Avenue & Temple
Keep the Penny: A Personal Defense of the One-Cent Coin
Samantha Perry argues for preserving the penny despite cost concerns. She cites its cultural heritage, everyday usefulness, and lessons learned from small-change purchases, urging readers to value the coin rather than discard it.
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United States
Abe Lincoln
Abe
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National Guard
Eric DiNovo
Samantha Perry
Daily Telegraph
Tim Booth
Geraldine Anderson
Littlesburg Road
Brushfork
Anderson
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Samantha
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