Trooper Injured In Red Light Collision In Virginia
Virginia State Police trooper Robert Cruey was airlifted to Bristol hospital after a two vehicle crash in Tazewell County. A 1996 Chevrolet pickup driven by Herbert M. Cline struck Cruey’s cruiser at Route 19 460 red light near Wardell. Cline was charged with reckless driving and Cruey remained in BRMC with neck and back pain pending observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richlands
Virginia State Police
Bristol
Tazewell County
Robert Cruey
Bristol Ianal Medical Center
BRMC
Cruey
Wardell
Rolet
Herbert M. Cline
Cedar Bluff
David Fowler
Oyeville Fourth District
Cline
Fowler
Bluefield commission urges tax incentive expansion citywide
The Bluefield Economic Development Commission on Wednesday backed expanding the Business and Occupation tax incentives to cover the entire city limits. It endorsed an I 73 74 corridor proposal at the intersection of US 460 and US 52 near Concert Music World and expressed support for Mercer County Airport. The panel also endorsed renovating the Peery Building in downtown Bluefield, the former Bluefield Sanitarium Clinic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Bluefield Economic Development Commission
City Board of Directors
Commission
First Community Bank
Mercer County
Peery
Bluefield Sanitarium Clinic
Community Christmas Tree drive seeks $12,500 goal
The fund now shows $3,620 toward the 12,500 goal for the 81st annual Community Christmas Tree campaign to aid area children. Donations can be mailed to Little Jimmie at the Daily Telegraph 928 Bluefield Ave 24701 or dropped at the newspaper offices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Jimmie
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
Madhu Chopra
Mom
Dad
Raj
Black Rock Post
Community Christmas Tree Fund Totals Across Donor List
A donor list from a community Christmas tree appeal shows multiple contributors including John and Jacquelyn Oblinger, Mary K Morgann, Christian Science Church, Rudy and Doris Bell, and Earl H Meadows. The page records today’s total $820 with previous total $2,800 and grand total to date $3,620.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John
Jacquelyn Oblinger
First Church of God
Mary K. Morgann
Anonymous
Christian Science Church
Fincastle Lane
Bluefield
Rudy and
Doris Bell
Mary Ellen
Ralph McCue
Sorets
Earl H. Meadows
Richardson
John Stewart United Methodist
Katherine Anne Kammer
Sarah Ann Brady
Chad Kammer Brady
Amanda
Kayla Harman
Wilbur
Margaret Smith
Winfrey
Hubert Gregory
Allison & Mark Pullins
Dr. Smith
Marshall University president outlines 21st century plan
Marshall University president Dr Wade Gilley spoke at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Point of View Breakfast detailing the universitys strategic plan for the 21st century. He cited Senate Bill 547 and strong legislative backing to remake the plan focusing on undergraduate excellence, tech sophistication, interactive learning, and robust financial management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greater Bluefield
Bluefield
West Virginia
Beckley
Gilley
Chamber
Senate
Concord students unite to fight racism at college
A mass meeting at Concord College ended with students singing We Shall Overcome after Black Student Council member Janene Barber described a racist incident. Flyers claiming opening hunting season on blacks were found in the library, on doors, boards, and inside the Concordian. An open invitation to discuss the racist incident urged unity to stop the hate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athens
Concord College
Janene Barber
Concordian
Hatfield retirement marks end of an era
Grundy Virginia. Buchanan County education loses longtime superintendent Paul Hatfield who retires at year end after 12 1/2 years in the post. He began in the system 33 1/2 years ago as a teacher and coach rising to principal and director roles before guiding Grundy High. Hatfield will step down January 1 with Tom Justus succeeding him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grundy
Buchanan County
Grundy High School
Paul Hatfield
Hatfield
Tom Justus
Justus
Largest study links modest alcohol use to lower death risk
The American Cancer Society tallies benefits and risks of drinking to assess overall health impact. It notes a daily drink may reduce overall mortality by about 20 percent, while warnings remain about breast cancer and other disease risks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Cancer Society
Also Mentioned on This Page
Griswolds
Beeson Road
Lashmeet
Chevy Chase
Doyle
Teresa Amburgey
New Commission
Virginia
The
Ternational
Chiropractors Association
Athens Crossroads
Princeton
Daily Record
Dear Abby
Bill Archer
GBCC
Concord
Tony Barbery
Chelyen Davis
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!