Electrical fire destroys Western Sizzlin in Princeton
Investigators determined an electrical malfunction caused the Western Sizzlin restaurant blaze at Stafford Drive and Ingleside Road in Princeton. A rectifier overheated, igniting the attic area on Aug. 5. lightning reports were debunked by Fire Chief Dick Powell. The roof collapsed after firefighters arrived. no injuries were reported.
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Richlands High stadium passes board s safety test
A safety review for Richlands High School stadium found no imminent collapse risk barring extreme weather. The Tazewell County report cites water infiltration masonry deterioration and ventilation issues while recommending sealant replacement and further measurements and analysis before corrective actions ahead of the September 6 opener.
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Marlville Water Project Groundbreaking Near Narrows
Ground breaking ceremony held for the Marlville Water Project outside Narrows, Virginia, to serve 172 homes with public drinking water. Giles County officials say the $2 million project will be funded by $1.8 million in federal funds and $200,000 locally, interconnected with the Narrows system. U.S. Rep. Rick Boucher lauds the county as a model for meeting residents’ water needs.
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Hands Against Hunger Open House Celebrates Year
Hands Against Hunger hosts a second annual open house Saturday from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. to mark its first full year. Director Ray Lynch notes 68 850 meals packaged and shipped to Nicaragua India Uganda and Mexico including flood relief in McDowell County. The Princeton group moved into a 1250 square foot building on church property with a $10 000 donation and volunteer labor. future gifts will expand to 5000 square feet. The goal is to support Feeding Children International with more than 870 000 meals to Afghanistan. For info call 304 425 7120 or 1 877 525 4476.
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Afghanistan
Inmate injury and various police blotter items reported
An inmate at the city jail was injured Wednesday after a fall from a top bunk and later released to Mercer County Sheriff's Department custody. A possible prowler on Essex Street could not be located. A motorcycle drag race was reported on Route 460 near Kmart. A loud disturbance at a Cumberland Road hotel led to five evictions. A juvenile culprit tied to a curfew violation was identified. Shots fired near Raleigh and Mercer streets resulted in a shell casing found. Sheriff's deputies logged 52 arrests, served 299 civil papers, transported inmates 2,933 miles, and responded to 184 calls while housing 205 inmates and supervising 435 trash pickups during the week.
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