Crash victim remembered as an asset to community
Vernon B. Sutter 77 of Northfork died in a single vehicle crash on Bell Street in the Clark Section after losing control, crossing McDowell Street, hitting a utility pole, going over a embankment and landing on its roof near U.S. Route 52. Neighbors and Mayor Nick Mason called him civic minded and helpful. Police ruled it accidental with no signs of wrongdoing and noted no brakes on the Subaru.
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McDowell County
Vernon B. Sutter
Northfork
Bell Street
Clark
A.S. Cooper
Welch Detachment
West Virginia State Police
Cooper
Sutter
McDowell Street
Northfork Town Hall
Nick Mason
Granato Pontiac
Welch
Carroll Motors
Mason
Bill Archer
Barcher
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Bluefield Hospital asks visitors to limit at hospital during renovations
Bluefield Regional Medical Center begins repairs at 3 30 p m Saturday and ends by 3 a m Sunday. Cherry Street Cafe will be closed during renovations. Community is advised to minimize visitation for patient safety and comfort. Wytheville event aims to connect veterans with benefits and services. The Commonwealth's sixth Supermarket of Veterans Benefits will be held August 24 at the Wytheville Community Center from 10 a m to 3 p m with state and federal agencies and veterans service organizations present.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Cherry Street
Veterans Benefits
Wytheville
Wytheville Community Center
South Fourth St
Virginia
Hinsons
Kegley United Methodist Church
Brushfork National Guard Armory
Southern Gospel
Oasis
C.T. Lilly
Mtneer
Citlink
Storm causes minor damage in McDowell County
A brief period of heavy rain in McDowell County caused a fallen tree on U S Route 52 and local flooding at Coney Island in Welch. Power outages were reported in Kimball Big Four and Longpole areas as crews from the West Virginia Division of Highways assisted with a tree removal. State police noted heavy rain with no major incidents.
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McDowell County
U.S. Route 52
Coney Island
Kimball
Big Four
Longpole
Jimmy Joe Gianato
Gianato
West Virginia Division of Highways
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Five-year-old gunshot victim listed in critical condition
BLUEFIELD A 5-year-old boy, struck in the head by a bullet believed fired accidentally by his mother's boyfriend, is listed in critical condition. Detective Cpl. Bryan Kahle said authorities dispatched to Wyoming Street and the child was first at the residence, then treated at Roanoke facilities. William Edward Sims, 19, was arrested on a charge of wanton endangerment and is jailed on a $25,000 bond with a preliminary hearing set Aug. 26.
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Cpl
Bryan Kahle
Highland Avenue
Wyoming Street
S.S. Whitt
Kahle
Roanoke
Roanoke Community Hospital
William Edward Sims
Sims
Beckley
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
No foul play ruled in body found near county line
A late night probe into a body found in a wooded area on the Tazewell Russell line concluded no foul play caused the woman's death. Capt. Clarence Tatum said she was found across the line after exiting her home on the Tazewell side. Authorities noted a gunshot wound as the cause. Virginia State Police aided the inquiry.
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Russell Counties
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Clarence Tatum
Tazewell County
Tatum
Virginia
Russell County
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Renowned writings fuel Community Foundation Home Tour and Auction
The third annual Home Tour and Auction at 2126 Reid Avenue, Bluefield, features a silent auction at 4 p.m., live bidding to follow, and a brochure of Minnie Reid French poetry available for a donation. Tickets are $25 at the door, with shuttle service from Bluefield High School.
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Bluefield
Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc
Paul
Carol Cole
Reid Avenue
Bluefield High School
Minnie Reid French
David Edwin French
Cole
Gospel concert picnic returns for fourth annual Bluefield event
The Good Neighbor Gospel Concert and Picnic returns to Bluefield's Lotto Park on Saturday at 9 am with gospel singers from various styles, a health fair by Good Samaritan World Relief, and contests including basketball, horseshoes, sack races, and Bible quizzes. Mayor Garry Moore will speak. The event supports area volunteers and funds to send local children to camp.
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Lotto Park
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Edd Henry
Henry
Detroit
Mich
Nic
Garry Moore
Good Samaritan World Relief Organization
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
NRCTC Bond Board Hearing Pushes Spring Contract to WV Council
The NRCTC Board of Governors endorses a contract with Spring and forwards it to the West Virginia Council for Community and Technical College Education for final approval. A board committee will negotiate terms. New River Community and Technical College serves ten central and southeastern WV counties with campuses in Beckley Bluefield Lewisburg and Summersville.
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West Virginia Council For Community and Technical College Education
New River Community and Technical College
West Virginia
Beckley
Harper Industrial Park
Bluefield
Bluefield State College
Greenbrier Valley
Lewisburg
Nicholas County
Summersville
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