Bluewell Public Service District lands over 1 million from USDA
Bluewell PSD receives more than 1.0 million in USDA loan and grant packages for water treatment upgrades. A $1,640,000 package funds a new filtration capacity with a 40 year loan at 4.75 percent. Another 610,000 package finances upgrades to the existing facility with a 40 year loan. Phase I of a two phase project includes backwash facility improvements under state orders.
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Bluewell
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Bluewell Psc
PSD
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Stream cleaning in McDowell faces opposition
McDowell County residents and officials contest a stream restoration project in Kimball and Elkhorn Creek. The effort, overseen by state and federal agencies, aims to clear blockages that caused two major floods in 10 months and led to seven deaths on May 2. Local director Jimmy Joe Gianato says the project will wrap up in about 30 days, with more work remaining in the Kimball area.
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McDowell County
Jimmy Joe Gianato
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Division of Natural Resources
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Family, friends say goodbye to couple
About 200 mourners file past open caskets for Michael Short, 50, and Mary Short, 36, shot to death in their Martinsville home. Yellow ribbons mark hope for Jennifer Short, 9, missing for a week, as Pastor Jackie Poe appeals to captors for the girl's return.
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Artinsville
Martinsville Church of God
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Jackie Poe
Jennifer
Michael Short
Mary Short
Tazewell students adjust to new combined high and middle school
Principal Michael Truman of Pocahontas High School said the first day ran smoothly as Tazewell County opened a unique combined high school and middle school complex. Sixth and seventh graders appeared excited, adjusting to the building and new routines despite hot afternoon hours.
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Graham Middle School
Tazewell County
Truman
Virginia
Lake project foes vow to press continued fight
Mercer County opponents of the Build a Lake plan, led by the Coalition to Save the Bluestone, insist the project is not economically viable and must end. They seek apology for residents named in support lists sent to U.S. Rep. Nick Rahall and say organizers should drop funding efforts after coverage of the grant committee reconsideration.
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Mercer County
Coalition To Save the Bluestone
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Charleston
Jim Osborne
Coalition
Daily Telegraph
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