Warner to headline Bluefield Chamber dinner
Virginia Governor Mark Warner will be the keynote speaker at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce 99th Annual Dinner on December 7 with a tribute to H Edward Steele for his role in promoting regional road development. The event expects 350 guests as chamber leaders note steady ticket sales and plans highlight East River Mountain Tunnel dedication.
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Elks Lodge
Eugenia Hancock
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Elizabeth M. Lambert
North Carolina
Tennessee
Tough decisions await Tazewell school officials
AZEWELL Va An ongoing review of Tazewell County school facilities will require tough choices says board chair Steve Davis A committee expanding on a prior study will assess transportation facility conditions age and efficiency and weigh enrollment heating and overall building status over months with recommendations due in spring The panel aims for a fresh comprehensive look not singling out any school but using past reports as foundation
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Man charged in Green Valley hit and run
A hit-and-run on Maple Acres Road in Green Valley left one woman injured and a Jeep Cherokee driver charged with leaving the scene. Police recovered an unoccupied 1981 Chevrolet truck on Red Sky Road and said further charges may be pending. Names were not released.
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Concord University to award first master's degrees this month
Concord University will honor its first master degree recipients at the December 15 winter commencement. Spokeswoman Anita Lewis notes this is the institution’s first graduation with master degrees since achieving university status on July 1. President Jerry Beasley praises regional support and streaming video will be available for those unable to attend.
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Mercer tourism eyed as campgrounds expansion planned
Mercer County surveys show tourists seek more activities at campgrounds with a pool, hot showers, electricity and laundry access. Over 70 responses received, travelers from several states, many aged 50 plus, favor rural camping and pull through sites with minimal advance reservations.
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