Courthouse Evacuated After Latest Bomb Threat in Tazewell
Tazewell County Courthouse faced a third bomb scare this month as police and the sheriff’s office evacuated the building and blocked Main Street. Judge Teresa Chafin ordered proceedings moved to an alternate site while a bomb dog swept the court complex. Main Street reopened about 3 p.m. and an investigation continues.
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Share Your Blessings Community Dinner Volunteers Invite All
The ninth annual Share Your Blessings Community Dinner will be held December 11 at Nuckolls Hall, Tazewell County Fairgrounds, from 4 to 8 PM. The event, free of charge, is hosted by the Tazewell Area Chamber of Commerce with meals delivered by area fire departments to the elderly and homebound. Donations of canned goods or toys are encouraged for local pantries and charities, and volunteers can contact Sharon Thomas or Rebecca Duncan for details.
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West Virginia Guard soldiers honored by governor at deployment ceremony
Governor Joe Manchin praised the 249th Army National Guard unit as soldiers vowed to protect families while deployed. He thanked each service member, pledged support for safety and families, and joined dignitaries in shaking hands after the ceremony. The 249th Band played Colonel Bogey March as the event closed.
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Soldier's family speaks as 150th/230th head home for duty
Captain Mark Houck and his wife Angela face deployment in April 2009 as their daughter Mia, age three, learns of the coming separation. Della Houck recalls Mark's earlier 1998 injury and notes the unit’s Iraq service in 2005. The convoy will depart the armory about 8 a.m. travel Route 123 to Route 460 toward Fort Pickett, Virginia.
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Fire damages building on Wheeling Avenue Bluefield
Bluefield Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 517 Wheeling Avenue on Thursday afternoon. Firefighters were dispatched around 3 30 p m and remained on scene after 5 p m with smoke seen near the roof. Kenneth Hurt, home at the time, was uninjured. Incident commander Capt. Glenn Sutphin led operations.
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West Virginia PEIA to raise premiums after June 2009
West Virginia Public Employees Insurance Agency plans higher monthly premiums or out of pocket costs for more than 200,000 enrollees after June 2009. The Finance Committee approved rate changes to cover rising costs while shelving proposed benefit changes after public hearings criticized the hikes.
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Princeton Holiday Open House and Santa Pet Pictures
Pam's Place Resource Center hosts a holiday open house at 809 Mercer St Princeton on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Proceeds aid the battered women and children shelter. Sunday features Pet Pictures with Santa at the Memorial Building from 1 30 to 4 30 p.m. 4x6 photos cost $6 with all funds going to Mercer County Spay Association. Call Susan or Betty for details.
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King's Closet Christmas Celebration Held at Jenkinjones
The King's Closet on Jenkinjones Road will host its annual Christmas event starting at noon Saturday. Gifts for children, limited food boxes with ham and vegetables, clothing, and lunch served. A clown ministry from Wilkesboro Baptist Church will perform skits for kids followed by a speech by Brother Harold Ward and distribution of goodies.
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Regional crackdown targets drunk drivers during holidays
Coalfields Highway Safety Program, a Governor’s program, plans a Dec 13 to Dec 31 DUI enforcement blitz with grant funded overtime. In 2007, five agencies logged about 5,000 extra patrol hours, yielding 130 DUI arrests, 8,500 traffic stops, and 4,000 citations. Officials urge never to drink and drive, to buckle up, and to use child safety seats.
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Boundary changes eyed for Cedar Bluff and Richlands
Assistant County Administrator Patricia Green said the board seeks detailed information from Cedar Bluff and Richlands on fire, police, water and sewer services, fire suppression and mapping, plus why the two boundary adjustments differ in size. Cedar Bluff proposes a 214 acre cut including Richlands High and Middle Schools and Gateway Shopping Center. Richlands proposes 49 acres including the same schools and shopping center. The high school complex sits mostly in the county, currently served by the Tazewell County Sheriff. Cedar Bluff police provide event coverage and a crossing guard is in place. Both towns were asked to supply details by Jan 1, with a Jan 6 board decision possible.
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Tazewell County
Sheriff's Department
Holiday of Lights enters 12th season at Lotto Park
Recreation Department notes BHS Band volunteers provide trailers and hay for wagon rides at the Holiday of Lights. The event, open nightly from Thanksgiving through early January, relies on donations and offers wagon rides for five dollars for adults and three dollars for young children. The band boosters operate two wagons and expect continued crowds as Christmas nears.
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Barcher
Bottonline
Little Jimmie Christmas Tree Signups At Bluefield
A community event at the Bluefield City Auditorium invites children to join the Community Christmas Tree program with sign up sessions on Friday and Saturday. Parents must bring the child’s Social Security card birth certificate or a WIC card. The fund raised $690 on Thursday.
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