Annual Home Tour and Auction boosts Bluefield fundraiser
Bluefield is hosting the Community Foundation of the Virginias third annual Home Tour and Auction this Saturday starting at 4 p.m. at Paul and Carol Cole’s Reid Avenue home. Shuttle buses run from Bluefield High School. Tickets are 25 dollars at the door or in advance, covering both auctions. Proceeds fund foundation admin costs to direct more funds to grants. Live auction begins about 6:15 p.m. with Randle and Rosemary Grant as auctioneers. 75 items include jewelry trips and a front page press plate from the 2004 Bluefield High School state title. Silent auction runs 4–6 p.m.. wine and cheese served. notable home features include antique trains and toys. The Cole house, built in 1919 by architect Alex Mahood, has historical ties to Sen. David E French and Minnie Reid French. Contact Adria Hairston.
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Three Mercer County fire departments receive federal grants
Sen. Robert Byrd announced federal funding for Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department East River Volunteer Fire Department and Princeton Fire Department. Bluewell 7196 East River 86581 Princeton 37856. Funds come from the Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program to bolster firefighting health safety and prevention.
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Mercer County Clean Indoor Air Act Passed
Speakers in Mercer County debated the Clean Indoor Air Act with supporters noting health benefits and opponents warning of regulatory overreach. Donald Reed cited ASHRAE on toxin elimination while Greg Puckett called the day a victory after the campaign’s success.
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