Bluefield Wins 7000 Grant for IM Technology Program
Bluefield officials celebrated a 7000 economic assistance grant to fund the city's IM technology program aimed at attracting tech firms to downtown. The award followed a 9/11 era TV feature that showcased Bluefield’s low-cost offices and airport access, with Sen. Don Caruth and Sen. Jesse Guills in attendance.
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Preparations for historic cabin to be dismantled and moved
Bluefield Va residents prepare to dismantle the Richard Bailey Log Cabin built before the Civil War. A Virginia historic resources official numbers each log for accurate reassembly while contractors from Chuck McGonagle Contracting assist. Logs will be stored on Sanders House property until a rebuilding site is approved. the project aims to preserve local heritage and educate youth.
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Wytheville couple held after Shoney's robbery arraignment
A husband and wife from Bluefield and Bastion were held without bond after arraignment on armed robbery, firearm, and larceny charges related to the Wytheville Shoney's robbery on July 28. Debbie Harris faces additional counts of breaking and entering and grand larceny. Lewis Harris with firearm possession as a felon. They were arraigned via video from New River Valley Regional Jail and scheduled for Sept 2 preliminary hearing.
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Cemetery relocation prompts War and Jaeger school plans
Corrections note a cemetery in McDowell County Evans Family Cemetery is being moved to allow construction of a new high school for War and Jaeger communities. Douglas Evans of Bluefield Virginia says most graves were not authorized by the Evans family. The Sunday Telegraph mentions related photos Chicory Square and Bluefield High School Reunion.
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Torrential Rain Damages McDowell County Roads
A cloudburst in Hagerman Hollow, Bradshaw, caused about 125000 dollars in damage to three roadways and flooded basements. Twenty five families were briefly stranded as roads 943 944 and 635 were blocked. Crews expect three to four weeks of repairs and may seek state or federal funding.
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Carnival to Kick Tazewell Fair Into High Gear Today
The Tazewell County Fair opens at 3 p.m. with carnival rides starting at 4 p.m. James H. Drew Exposition begins as 95 exhibitors set up, offering entertainments, food, and family fun through Saturday. Activities include a $12 unlimited ride pass, a $1,000 fear factor contest, an ATV rodeo, concerts by Backporch Pickers and Walking by Faith, plus an exotic exhibit. Traffic cautions urge drivers to follow new signs to the fairgrounds. community support has grown strong.
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Contribution Missing for Mel Grubb Cited
A fragment notes that a contribution should have been attributed to Mel Grubb. The terse item hints at an oversight in credit or acknowledgment within a local report. No additional names, dates, or locations are provided in readable text.
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