Bluefield Virginia reschedules meeting to August 13
Bluefield Va town changes informational meeting on annexation study to August 13 at 7 p.m. in Graham Middle School auditorium due to Mayor Bills King family emergency as his son Todd remains hospitalized after an Atlanta car crash. Town manager Higginbotham cites chief official needs to be present.
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King
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Atlanta
Graham Middle School
Higginbotham
Troy Sarver
Tsarver
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Tax holiday boosts Mercer Mall shoppers and sales
The first state sales tax holiday drew crowds at Mercer Mall with shoppers like Cheri Knowles and Tammy Hamilton praising the tax break. Retailers reported busier conditions than usual as families bought school supplies and shoes. Tax-free purchases apply to items under 100 dollars and run from Friday noon to Sunday midnight.
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Mercer Mall
Cheri Knowles
Pounding Mill
Myrtle Beach
Stacy Melvin
American Eagle
Tammy Hamilton
Princeton
Lydia Roberts
J.C. Penney
Betty Woodford
Mark Blevins
Mblevins
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Wal-Mart
Bluestone Fair Highlights Nostalgic Local Event
Visitors enjoyed exhibits, bluegrass, and livestock at Bluestone Fair. Miss Bluestone Lenna Bolden was crowned amid crowds. attendees praised antique displays, children’s rides, and food. Saturday features include pet show, livestock judging, gospel music, woodcutting, and bluegrass by Meridian. Gates run 9 a.m. to midnight.
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Myers
Lenna Bolden
Rock
Bolden
Mark Thomas
Lewisburg
Thomas
Jerry Lane
Bluefield
Rachel Wiley
Princeton
Wiley
Meridian
Tyann Turner
Turner
Mark Blevins
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Hatfield and McCoy Trail aims to open 100 miles in McDowell County this fall
Hatfield and McCoy Regional Recreation Authority seeks signed deals with about five McDowell County landowners to unlock the first 100 miles of the trail this fall. Exec. Director Mark Whitt said Boone County will host a grand opening around Oct. 1 for about 100 miles, with hopes to soon announce McDowell and Wyoming county openings. The system, designed for ATVs and trail riders, spans 2000 miles across southern West Virginia and already opened 300 miles in Mingo and Logan counties.
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West Virginia
McDowell County
Trail Authority
Hatfield and McCoy Regional Recreation Authority
Mark Whitt
Whitt
Boone County
McDowell
Wyoming
Mercer County
Mercer
Boone
Mingo
Lincoln
Logan
Wayne
Wyoming County
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Fatal double shooting investigated in Greenbrier County
Powers said officials do not know what led to the shootings and it remains under investigation. Lt. D T Livington of the Greenbrier County Sheriff’s Department entered through a rear door. Lt. Trooper Jay Amos of the West Virginia State Police Lewisburg Detachment is handling the case. Relatives and neighbors may be interviewed to build background on the couple. Contact Charles Owens at.
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Jay Amos
West Virginia
State Police
Lewisburg
Powers
Charles Owens
Cowens
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