Broadband backbone links Southwest Virginia to region
Grants totaling 9.8 million dollars fund a 206 mile fiber optic backbone reaching Southwest Virginia and Bluefield West Virginia. Virginia Tobacco Commission and EDA grants support the project which aims to attract medical records firms, create 700 jobs in Russell County and back a Bluestone regional campus with a One Stop Training Center in Bluefield. Local leaders stress regional cooperation and anticipate further grant decisions on Bluestone projects.
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Hawkins
Virginia Tobacco Commission
U.S. Department of Commerce
Economic Development Administration
Bluefield
Commission
Bers
Kilgore
Thompson
Russell County
Neal Noyce
The
Tobacco Commission
West Virginia
Tazewell County
Jim Spencer
Bluestone
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Elvis Presley remembered as transformative icon of rock
Tom Colley reflects on Elvis Presley from his Sun Records beginnings in Memphis to a global icon. He traces key moments including Sun and RCA deals, Ed Sullivan appearances,Army service, Priscilla, Comeback Special, Aloha from Hawaii, and enduring legacy at Graceland, noting his influence on culture and music.
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Sun Records
Memphis
Gladys
M’am
Sam Philips
RCA Records
PT. Barnum
Col
Tom Parker
Dwight Eisenhower
White House
Elvis
Milton Berle
Ed Sullivan
Sullivan
U.S. Army
Germany
Priscilla Beaulieu
Jack Wagner
Priscilla
Ann
Joesph Beaulieu
Beatles
Stones
California
Aladdin
Las Vegas
Lisa Marie
NBC
International Hotel
Las Vegas Hilton
Hawaii
Aloha
Nick
Daily Telegraph
Bland Street
Mer
Elvis Presley
Dick Wesley
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Nbc-Tv
David Brinkley
Huntley
Brinkley
Graceland
Graceland Complex
Mississippi
Barons Eye Support as Season Moves Between Homes
Bluefield Barons official Dudley speaks on finances and a recent controversy while urging Monroe County and Peterstown residents to attend Saturday’s 7 p.m. game at Peterstown Middle School. He notes strong crowds at Princeton and considers moving home to Hunnicutt Stadium, though the team remains Bluefield Barons for now, hoping for returning fans at Mitchell Stadium when feasible.
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Bluefield Barons
Bluefield
Barons
Monroe County
Peterstown Middle School
the High School
Peterstown
Princeton
Hunnicutt Stadium
Mitchell Stadium
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Toll plan eyed for West Virginia turnpike profits
Gov. Manchin said tolls would benefit southern West Virginia businesses and residents. Mike Vinciguerra noted the idea was discussed months ago during an authority meeting in Charleston. Flowers Bakery president John Schwarz cited $30,000 yearly toll costs. The proposal aims to ease commuter burdens for workers using the turnpike.
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West Virginia
Mike Vinciguerra
Bluefield
Manchin
Charleston
John Schwarz
Flowers Bakery
Flood drenches Texas as Erin looms over Gulf Coast
Texas braces for Tropical Storm Erin amid rain saturating much of the state. Gov. Perry orders emergency vehicles and National Guard to Harlingen and Corpus Christi areas. Cameron County officials urge evacuation of trailers on South Padre Island while beachgoers and residents prepare by boarding up homes and securing outdoor items.
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South Padre Island
Texas
South Texas
Erin
Rio Grande Valley
Ruben Dimas
Harlingen
Rick Perry
National Guard
Corpus Christi
Perry
Cameron County
Carlos Cascos
Caroline Douglas
Kentucky
Delbert
Island
Koa
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Columbus
American Electric Power
emanPower.com
Pata
Airport Road
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