Crowds Flock To Final Day Of Mercer County Fair
Crowds gathered on Saturday for the Mercer County Fair named Regis, with Wendy Perrone executive director of Rivers Avian Center visiting the public. The event drew attendees seeking encounters with a seven year old bald eagle and other attractions at the fairground.
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Sunday Weather Summary for August 2 2015
Sunday forecasts sunny with a high near 83 degrees and calm to variable winds. Tonight should be mostly clear with a low around 61 degrees.
Beckley airport to offer weekly Myrtle Beach flights
Beckley West Virginia airport launches weekly flights to Myrtle Beach South Carolina. Airport Manager Tom Cochran cites long-held planning and a Chamber survey showing local interest. Flights depart Friday and return Monday, about $100 round trip, with a 90 minute trip including a Charlotte stop. roughly 75 bookings through August.
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West Virginia Daily 3 4 4 8 Pick 4 3 4 5 8
Lottery draw results listed for West Virginia Daily 3 4 4 8, Daily 4 1 3 0 0, Virginia Pick 3 4 4 7, Pick 4 3 4 5 8. No event details provided beyond numbers.
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Bluefield Plans Upgrade With Fee Revenue
Bluefield city officials intend to buy a new garbage truck and a fire truck using revenue from a recent city fee increase. The board approved higher fire, garbage and street fees, boosting monthly costs about 15 dollars for residents. Street paving and bidding for a fire truck are among first initiatives, with deliveries up to six months for the garbage truck.
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17th Annual Downtown Street Fair Thrills Bluefield Crowd
Large crowds in Bluefield fill historic downtown for day two of the 17th Annual Downtown Merchants Street Fair. An open cry auction led by Steve Tibbs raised $925 for Second Chance for Cars as race cars rolled by and CASE WV bounce houses entertained children. Devin Totten speeds down Raleigh Street in the Down Hill Derby.
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Abbs Valley community thanks first responders at aid event
In Abbs Valley Virginia several area churches and the Tazewell County Commonwealth's Attorney office held a community aid night at Christ Church. Teresa Layne of the victims witnesses assistance program thanked volunteers from Bishop Pocahontas and Abbs Valley fire departments and noted food was sent to emergency responders and flood victims. She said families inundated by flooding on July 5 and 6 faced losses including damaged homes and belongings.
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