Town plans and funds for Spring Valley growth
Mead outlined projects including industrial park lines and a state grant, with $100,000 in reserve if a grant fails. Upgrades include bypass on Route 720, a $3.6 million railroad underpass, and 1.2 million for Graham Manor elderly housing. Downtown meter removal and town hall renovations are also planned.
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Mead
Spring Valley
Appalachian Power Co
Graham Middle
Graham Manor
Town Hall
Bluefield
Virginia Town and City Magazine
Emily Fisher
Tazewell County
Bluefield City Board swears in incumbents and approves Social Security Day
Bluefield’s City Board seated three incumbents Ben Paine Paul Oliver and J Peter Richardson along with Don Keesling a former mayor on Tuesday night Acting Mayor Paine presided while City Solicitor John Feuchtenberger administered the oath Mayor Paul Cole was absent from the session The board designated August 14 as Social Security Day noting 125 million workers contribute to FICA and 94 percent of those 65 or older are eligible for benefits The story also covers local honors and community concerns including a playground proposal and library board appointment
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Bluefield
John Feuchtenberger
Ben Paine
Paul Oliver
J. Peter Richardson
Don Keesling
Paine
Paul Cole
Feuchtenberger
Dan Henderson
Social Security Administration
Henderson
Eric Perkins
West Virginia
Morgantown
Guy Perkins
Eric
Bluefield Junior High
Greg Norris
East River Mountain
ERMA
Norris
Thomas Clements
Reese Street
Bob Austin
Hercules union votes to continue 13 week strike
Hercules Inc union steelworkers voted 394 to 17 to keep the 13 week strike going over concessions. The Local 13061 represents about 600 of 900 plant workers at Hopewell Virginia. The latest contract proposal freezes pay for lower grades while offering wage changes for higher grades and adds a year to the term.
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Hopewell
Hercules Inc
A.C. Phillips
United Steelworkers of America
Hercules
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Los Angeles County Museum of Art
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Bland ST
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Diz
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Mene Ali
Eer
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Forever Ory
Clifford’s Jewelers
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