Evacuation at Tazewell High after bomb threat prompts safety sweep
A bomb threat scrawled on a wall at Tazewell High School prompted evacuations to Tazewell Middle School Friday morning. Police and state detectives reviewed surveillance footage with a search dog brought in. no explosives were found. Investigators interview students as they await further leads.
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Mercer Civil Air Patrol sponsors Wreaths Across America ceremony
Mercer County Civil Air Patrol hosts a Wreaths Across America ceremony at Rest Haven Memorial Park Princeton at 12 pm on December 13 to honor veterans and their families. Delegate John Shott will be guest speaker as about 600 wreaths are placed with community participation urged.
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Wade Center promotes NIP tax credits to aid Bluefield youth
The Wade Center in Bluefield urges local donors to use Neighborhood Investment Program credits to support its work with more than 100 children. Executive director Jessica McDaniel notes fundraising is challenging and that donors must give at least 500 dollars to qualify. For info call 304-323-3777 or mail Wade Center PO Box 777 Bluefield WV 24791 marked NIP.
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Broadband Expansions Reach Mercer and McDowell Counties
Frontier Communications and AT&T announce broadband growth in Mercer and McDowell. Frontier lists new access in Bartley Store Bottom Road to Raysal Hollow Road with speeds up to 24 Mbps. AT&T expands Mobile Internet along I-77 and Cumberland Road, aiming to boost local economy and services.
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Water panel recommends landowner tax credit in WV
West Virginia Public Water Supply Study Commission subgroups propose an income tax credit equal to the land value protected by landowners to safeguard water supplies. They also urge $12.2 million over three years to fund utilities in crafting new source water protection plans.
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Minor Virginia parades postponed or rescheduled
Bluewell cancels its 3 p.m. Christmas Parade due to bad weather with no reschedule planned. Tazewell shifts its parade to Friday December 12 at 6 30 p.m. Officials cited weather for the change. Claypool Hill hosts a multi day Christmas Theme Photo Shoot at the Claypool Hill Mall with pets on leash and restrictions. Red Cross blood mobile set for Princeton High School on Monday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Bluefield State College board finances to be discussed at 10 30 a.m. in Conley Hall. Recycling pickup reminders issued for Bluefield residents with specific item lists and exclusions. Parkinson's and Pulmonary Rehab support groups meet in Bluefield and Princeton areas with contact numbers. RSVP veterans program expands to two Tazewell County locations with meetings Dec 8 and Dec 9 and topics for future sessions.
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Ninth District staff location announced in Pearisburg
Congressman Morgan Griffiths Ninth District staff will be at Pearisburg Town Hall on Thursday from 10 a.m. to noon at 112 Tazewell Street Pearisburg. Lindside Senior Center hosts a Thursday dance from 6 to 10 p.m with Country Variety Band. bring a covered dish. George Erps book signing at Bluefield Craft Memorial Library Thursday at 1 p.m. for Bluefield High School From Segregation to Integration. Erps longtime Mercer County Schools educator. Books available for purchase. library at 600 Commerce Street Bluefield. call 304-325-3943 for details. Bluefield College Christmas sale Thursday Dec 11 6 to 7:30 p.m. and Friday Dec 12 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Cox Visual Arts Building featuring pottery ceramic jewelry ornaments paintings and fine art prints.
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Alleged Robbery Case Under Investigation at Go Mart
Sheriff Parks said two women and a man detained after an alleged robbery at a Go Mart. A victim admitted plans to pay $100 for $200 in groceries using an EB T card. The wallet and cash were found hidden in a terry cloth rag. Suspects face misdemeanor charges. case referred to DHHS. Names not released.
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Convictions span 1987 to 2011 across three states
The defendant was sentenced in 1987 and later convicted of cocaine trafficking in 2002 in Guilford County North Carolina. He also faced narcotics trafficking convictions in 2000 and 2011 in Mercer County West Virginia.
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Virginia man jailed for 47 year term after probation violation
The defendant, on probation for a 2011 conviction, committed the offense in Tazewell County. Judge Jack Hurley oversaw the jury trial and sentencing, accepting the jury’s recommendation for a 47 year active sentence with no parole in Virginia. The Tazewell County Narcotics Task Force led the investigation. contact Blake Stowers at lstowers bdtonline.com.
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Dish expands staff at center to 450 employees
Majbanik said the center will add 100 full time positions while continuing education opportunities exist for part timers. She noted the business is solid and the call center will run from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Contact Bill Archer at
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