Hunger Challenge mobilizes to ease Sudan food crisis
Mercer and surrounding counties residents are invited to a Hunger Challenge meeting at Heaven Sent Ministries in Princeton to learn how to package and ship 108000 meals to Sudan. Volunteers pay 60 dollars for ingredients and two hours, with registration through Johnston Chapel.
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Virginia to spend four billion on highways by 2013
Gov. Bob McDonnell outlined a plan to invest about 4 billion over three years to address Virginia’s highway backlog. About 3 billion would come from borrowing, with 1.8 billion in bonds over three years, funded by state resources and federal aid, aiming to spur jobs amid low construction costs.
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Holiday pet drive supplies aid four shelters
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports a holiday drive supporting Mercer, McDowell, and Tazewell County Animal Shelters plus Pet Haven Rescue in Falls Mills. Donors provide dry detergent dish liquid blankets food and pet supplies. families surrender animals during holidays. winter strains shelter capacity. donations sustain shelter needs into spring. drop-off locations in Bluefield and Princeton.
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Plea plans and upcoming trials in Bluefield fraud cases
Judge hears that Houk may withdraw guilty plea upon probation completion while the state moves to try Joseph Anthony Nunn, 32, of Bluefield, on fraud charges. Several others including Steven Burkhart Sr, Kirk Simpkins, and Robert Honaker face fraudulent scheme or false pretenses charges with trials likely set for early January 2011.
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Bluefield
Steven Burkhart Sr
Kirk Anthony Simpkins
Bramwell
Robert Terry Honaker
Wytheville
Weather Drives Domestic Crime Waves, Says Police Chief
Chief Harman of the Princeton Police Department notes cold weather can slow crime but suggests domestic and family incidents rise when bad weather keeps people indoors for extended periods. He warns if conditions last a week to ten days, indoor issues increase.
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W.L. Harman
Princeton
Community Christmas Tree drive nears goal as donations rise
Jimmie campaign updates show over 750 children registered for the year. Thursday contributions bring the total closer to the $30,000 goal, with $10,480 still needed. Donations may be mailed to Bluefield Daily Telegraph Community Christmas Tree Fund or dropped at the Telegraph office, payable to the Community Christmas Tree Fund.
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