Smith to Bring Gospel Sounds to Chicory Square
McDowell County native Patricia Smith will debut at Chicory Square on Friday as the tenth act in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph sponsored summer concert series. The free noon downtown event welcomes all, with rain updates on the Telegraph site.
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Monroe redistricting plan faces county opposition
Monroe County officials blasted a state House redistricting proposal that would split the county into three parts. County officials warned of loss of representation and higher election costs as precincts and ballots would be reorganized, with Monroe aligned with Mercer Summers and Greenbrier in different districts. County Clerk Donald Evans noted tripled ballot costs and extra precinct changes as a result. Tina Alvey reports for the Register-Herald.
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West Virginia
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Back to School Bash planned for foster families in Tazewell
The Tazewell County Department of Social Services with local businesses will host a Back to School Bash on Friday August 5 from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Social Service lot or fairgrounds. The event, resembling an old time carnival, will offer games prizes and food as foster children in grades K-12 prepare for the 2011-12 school year. Representatives Myra Shifflett Heather Davis Sheri Hale and Rex Tester emphasize community support and potential future expansion to include all county children. For information call 276-988-2521.
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East Coast
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Charleston
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Ball
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Lemonade Days Kicks Off in Bluefield Virginia
Lemonade Days in Bluefield begins Friday at Jack Asbury Square with 11 am to 9 pm hours and a farmer's market morning run. Events include inflatables, pie eating, karaoke, dunk tank for charity, and meet ups with Bluefield Blue Jays plus a lemonade bake off and free samples.
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Princeton crash injures 1 in early morning collision
A motorist was extricated from a four door Subaru Outback after it ran off the road near Thorn Street Bridge in Princeton at about 4 am. He was taken to Princeton Community Hospital with condition not disclosed. Police, rescue squad, and fire department responded. investigation ongoing.
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Elderly Bland County motorist in crash near Grapefield
An 87 year old Bland County resident injured in a single vehicle crash Sunday near Grapefield was airlifted to Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He wore a seat belt and airbags deployed. The crash cause remains under investigation, with a possible medical factor.
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Rotary Club to host Civil War history program in Bluefield
Bluefield Virginia Rotary Club invites the public to a lunch and lecture on the Civil War and the birth of West Virginia. The Aug 8 meeting at Fincastle Country Club costs $10 with prior reservation. The program is by the West Virginia Humanities Council Sesquicentennial Speakers Bureau. For reservations call Jim Ferguson at 304-325-5752.
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