Chemical spill closes all lanes of I-77 near Ghent
An accident near Ghent on the West Virginia Turnpike halted traffic on I-77 as a tractor-trailer spilled chemicals believed to be formaldehyde. One person was treated and transported to Princeton Community Hospital. Haz Mat and multiple fire departments responded. other volunteers stood by.
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Ghent
West Virginia
West Virginia Turnpike Authority
Charleston
Mercer County
Princeton
Prineton Community Hospital
East River Volunteer Fire Department
Bluestone Valley Volunteer Fire Department
Mataoka
Green Valley
Athens
Oakvale
Center plan eyed for Richlands serving three counties
The report notes developing a center in Richlands would benefit Tazewell County and neighboring Buchanan and Russell counties by improving quality of life and community resources. Cedar Bluff Town Manager Jim McGlothlin expects easy access to funding resources. Weeks cites forming a working committee to define the project after studying similar institutions.
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Richlands
Tazewell County
Buchanan
Russell Counties
Cedar Bluff
Jim McGlothlin
Weeks
Bluefield Beavers Eye State Title After Tough Season
Bluefield High School prepared for the state AAA football final against Musselman Applemen in Wheeling Island Stadium. Seniors recall a season from a 1993 winless year to a title chase, with marching band, cheerleaders, and newspaper staff planning coverage and celebrating past sports glory including a 1995 basketball trophy. The Beavers, led by a resilient coaching staff, sought to cap a storied year amid banners and hometown support.
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Bluefield
Musselman Applemen
BHS
Rebecca Stearts
Sara Owrey
Owrey
Kristy Brown
Ziggy
Wheeling
Jeremiah Kibler
Tonya Johnson
Beavers
Bluefield High
Kari Law
Kibler
Graham
Billy Whitt
Seth Hayes
Musselman
Rudy
Jack Wright
Wright
Peca
Whitt
Wheeling Island Stadium
Bluefield Bypass near completion after four-year build
The Bluefield bypass, a four-lane project built in four phases at about 38 million dollars, is nearing completion with traffic signals expected soon. Jeff Stafford will be honored with a highway name plaque at a spring grand opening, and VDOT notes strong local cooperation amid multiple Southwest Virginia bypasses in Buchanan Russell and Wise counties.
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Bluefield
Tazewell
VDOT
Brenda Waters
West Virginia State Line
Waters
Virginia
Buchanan
Russell
Wise
Deel
Buchanan County
Commonwealth Transportation Board
Lebanon
Chamber bid honors Walker with retirement gifts
The Chamber presented Walker with an $18,000 personal fund and his wife received poinsettias. Debbie Maynard and Karen DeHaan praised his leadership as colleagues recalled his volunteer start and lasting community projects. Nelson called him an outstanding, involved citizen.
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Chamber
Walker
Poinsettias
Debbie Maynard
Karen DeHaan
DeHaan
Nelson
Walker to Volunteer at Chamber Office After Retirement
Cole notes Walker plans an active retirement, spending time at the chamber office as a volunteer. This arrangement highlights his shift from prior duties to community service and local engagement.
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Cole
Walker
Chamber
DOH Eyes Funding Gap for Williamson to Bluefield Highway
Indiana Department of Transportation officials report two Wayne County projects may start before next construction season but funding remains tight. They intend to secure federal funds to complete remaining segments, with costs estimated at 10 to 15 million dollars per mile. They have plans and environmental work underway while awaiting Congress funding.
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Rouse
DOH
Williamson To
Bluefield
Roush
Congress
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