N C man injured in two vehicle collision
A North Carolina man transporting a new car to a dealer suffered multiple broken bones when his dark blue 2004 Buick LeSabre collided with an A&S Port Avon truck on U S Route 19 near Bluefield. Charles Melton, 67, of Fayetteville, was extricated with the Jaws of Life and flown to a regional hospital for evaluation. Neal Wade Jones, 37, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, was cited for failure to maintain control.
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McDowell deputies back on the job with limited strength
McDowell County deputies return to duty after illness, leaving only three certified and two non-certified officers available. Sheriff Steve Cox asks for a pay raise on Aug. 11 while proposing to fill one vacancy by reallocating funds. The county commission delayed action, urging staffing to improve. A civil service exam is planned in September to attract more applicants.
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Bluefield considers annexation and flood grant steps
Bluefield Virginia town leaders held a one hour work session focusing on annexing new properties to boost industry sites and reviewing a flood mitigation grant. Town Manager Day cited Fincastle Farms and the St Clair properties as priorities while council urged broader options and potential park inclusion. Dr. Parson urged identifying key flood risks for a Cumberland Plateau grant due November 1 with input due in two weeks.
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Governor Wise to attend Concord University unveiling ceremony
Governor Bob Wise will attend the Concord University Unveiling Ceremony on Wednesday at 12 15 p m on the front lawn. He will participate in ceremony activities and make a special presentation to the university. A luncheon for guests and Concord students faculty and staff follows. Mercer County Democratic Headquarters opens Wednesday at 6 p m at 710 Thorn Street Princeton. Nick Casey state party chairman will take part in opening ceremonies. For more information call Wayne Robinnette at 4252667.
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Public hearing on Bluefield pet ordinance amendment
Bluefield city board of directors schedules a 7:30 p.m. public hearing on amending the city code for pets. City clerk Drema Shireman notes strong resident interest and cites two prior information meetings.
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