Bramwell Holiday Tour Draws Hundreds to Stunning Homes
By BILL ARCHER Daily Telegraph. Hundreds attended Bramwell’s annual candle light tour of millionaire coal barons’ homes on Sunday night. George Sitler led groups through Bramwell Presbyterian Church where 275 sat, as guests viewed luminary streets and historic interiors including the Perry House built in 1902 and a rotating Christmas tree at Hewitt House inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright.
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Virginias. Many W.Va. students not ready for college
A brief report notes a large share ofWest Virginia high school graduates lack readiness for college level work. Officials cite gaps in math reading and study skills as barriers to postsecondary success, urging stronger preparation and remediation programs.
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In court John Saunders goes before McDowell judge
The report notes John Saunders appearing before Judge McDowell in court while nearby sports coverage previews James Monroe basketball by Greg Carter.
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Friends of Princeton Public Library host monthly used book sale
The Friends of the Princeton Public Library hold their monthly used book sale today from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fred Gilbert Activity Center, with access via the Second Street entrance.
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Leaders lobby for center in Bluefield hearing
Bluefield mayor Bill King will lead a group to Richmond to address the Virginia State Corporation Commission at 11 a.m. today. They seek approval for Bluefield Regional Medical Center to build a stand-alone ambulatory surgery center on a 40 acre Virginia parcel within Leatherwood Corp. holdings to spur local development without impacting Route 460 access.
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Police Fund Drives Christmas Shopping For Kids At Big K-Mart
Mercer Lodge 80 of the Fraternal Order of Police organized a seven year old program Sunday morning at Cumberland Road Big K-Mart. Officers and volunteers guided underprivileged children through a $50 shopping capper, with flexibility for a bit more. Sgt Gary Ruth noted the event gives insight into what kids want this year as Chief Keith Honaker and Detective Jon Jones spoke on fundraising challenges.
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From home with love at Christmas time in Princeton
Local students at Princeton Middle School collected almost 200 letters for American servicemen and women in Afghanistan as part of a Citizens' Committee to Win the War effort. The cards express prayers and thoughts for those far from home during the holidays.
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Community Christmas Tree fund passes $3,000 milestone
Donations to the Bluefield Daily Telegraph organized Community Christmas Tree fund continued Sunday, reaching over $3,000 toward an annual goal of $12,000 to aid local needy children. Remaining $8,769 needed. contributions encouraged via mail to Bluefield WV. In loving memory of Wade and Eleanor Lamb.
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