State SBA allocates 4.5 million for Mercer County schools
Mercer County plans two new elementary schools and a high school addition in Princeton funded by a 4.5 million SBA grant. Bluefield and Princeton gain new elementary facilities, while Wade Knob Ramsey and Thorn elementary schools would close. Hearings required before any closures. Local 3.1 million of bond proceeds to support the project.
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McDowell County
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Saeger
Monroe County
Gap Mills
Union
Mercer
SBA
Bluefield
Deborah Akers
Wade
Knob
Ramsey
Thorn
Straley
Memorial
Whitethorn
Akers
Ucation
Buchanan coal tax hearing viewed as formality
In Grundy Virginia a public hearing on renewing Buchanan County coal severance tax drew about 15 residents and lasted 20 minutes. The proposal keeps current rates, would merge coal and gas taxes into one ordinance, and maintains Virginia’s maximum three percent gas and two percent coal rates. The tax yields about $8 million annually, split between the county general fund and the Coalfield Economic Development Authority. The current tax expires year end. the state allows continuation until 2002. A Dec 28 meeting will decide renewal.
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Buchanan County
Board of Supervisors
Mickey McGlothlin
Frank Kilgore
Virginia
General Assembly
General Fund
Coalfield Economic Development Authority
Bluefield arts evening includes chamber installation and band concert
On Tuesday at 6 p.m. the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce conducts installation ceremonies at the Bluefield Country Club. At 8 p.m. the Wytheville Community Concert Band directed by Dr. Jack O. White performs at the Bluefield High School Auditorium, sponsored by the Bluefield Fine Arts Commission.
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Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield Country Club
Wytheville Community
Jack O. White
Bluefield High School
The
Bluefield Fine Arts Commission
Weather update shows cloudy skies and cool highs
Mostly cloudy today with highs in the mid 30s. Tonight remains cloudy with a chance of light snow and a low in the 20s. Call Cellular One toll free for tips from Mercer, Tazewell, Bland, Monroe, Summers, Fayette and Greenbrier counties.
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Bland
Monroe
Summers
Fayette
Greenbrier Counties
Frigid Four Seasons Country Faces Cold Spell Relief Soon
Four Seasons Country endures frigid temperatures with warnings to stay warm and limit outdoor activity. Dr. Mark Elliott of Princeton Community Hospital urges adequate clothing and caution for the elderly and those on medication. Residents advised to check on seniors, avoid alcohol while outside, and move to heat monitored spaces. rescue crews report respiratory issues and ice injuries as crews respond to calls. Mercer County Humane Society reminds residents to shelter pets indoors and provide water during the cold snap.
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Luefield
Mark Elliott
Princeton Community Hospital
Elliott
Elliot
Mercer County Humane Society and Animal Shelter
Humane
Clinton notes woman's Bosnia efforts in White House visit
Mary Damron of Ikes Fork Wyoming County helped war torn Bosnian children by shipping staple filled shoe boxes through Franklin Graham's Operation Christmas Child. She flies to Washington with her husband and two children for a private White House meeting and possible remarks with President Clinton about her aid work and motives.
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Charleston
Mary Damron
Bosnia
White House
Franklin Graham
Flower power Beavers honor G-Men in surprise salute
Three Graham High School students delivered flowers to Bluefield High School staff and players to congratulate them on their state championship. Jackie Woodson Tamara Oakes and James Greene read the card and examined the bouquet Monday morning.
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Graham High School
Glynn Carlock
Bluefield High School
Beavers
G-Men
Jackie Woodson
Tamara Oakes
James Greene
Captured Police Capture Mercer Kidnap Suspect in NC
Frank Ashby Jr., 40, sought by Mercer County Sheriff on nighttime burglary kidnapping and first degree sexual assault warrants, allegedly abducting a woman at gunpoint Oct 16 from Ingleside residence. He was arrested in North Carolina and faces return to Mercer County for court proceedings.
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Princeton
Mercer County
North Carolina
Mercer County Sheriff's Department
Frank Ashby Jr
Sheriff's Department
Ashby
Ingleside
Amunity Christmas Tree boosts donations for campaign
Donations to the Community Christmas Tree total $6,170 of a $12,000 goal as of Monday. The December 23 party at Bluefield Youth Center will feature Santa and benefit about 900 local children. Send contributions to Daily Telegraph, Community Christmas Tree, P O Box 1599, Bluefield WV 24701. In memory and honor gifts accompany the appeal.
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Stadium Drive
Santa
Daily Telegraph
P.O. Box
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