New McDowell County bus service set to roll in August
Gov. Bob Wise announced a new public transit program in McDowell County to start August 20, offering four daily round trips between Welch and Bluefield. The route along U.S. Route 52 will operate 6:30 a.m. from Welch with two morning and two evening trips plus a midday loop past grocery stores, funded by state and federal money.
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Susan O’connell
Newspapers in Education auction to raise funds for schools
Bluefield hosts the second annual Newspapers In Education Auction on Saturday at Chicory Square starting 10 a.m. Items include furniture jewelry and a four day three night vacation with proceeds aiding area schools. NIE coordinator Shelli Wood notes strong item interest and emphasizes 100 percent of funds support free newspapers for teachers.
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Community Media Group
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Chicory Square to host Bluefield Dance Theatre Friday
Bluefield Dance Theatre under John R. Lamb will perform at Chicory Square Concert in downtown Bluefield. More than 75 dancers ages 3 to 18 will perform tap ballet jazz lyrical and character routines and competition numbers. The noon Friday event is sponsored by Daily Telegraph with Stateside Wholesale Inc as sponsor of the day and The Main Street Cafe providing food.
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Daily Telegraph
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Main Street Cafe
Famous Brand Blowout Two Days of Extraordinary Savings
Local store promotes a two day event cutting prices to rock bottom on every famous brand. Deals emphasize big discounts and limited time availability to attract shoppers.
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