National Coal Heritage Area seeks grant proposals in 2015
The National Coal Heritage Area Authority requests proposals for funding to support projects that preserve interpret coal heritage resources. About 150000 dollars is available with a February 13, 2015 deadline. Matching funds or in kind resources are required. Eligible activities include interpretation preservation archives and greenways. Projects must align with themes such as the business of coal and mining technology and be within the designated area in Kanawha County and surrounding watersheds.
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Oak Hill
National Coal Heritage Area Authority
Authority
National Coal Heritage Area
Mercer
McDowell
Wyoming
Summers
Raleigh
Fayette
Boone
Mingo
Logan
Wayne
Cabell
Lincoln
Paint Creek
Cabin Creek
Kanawha
Coalheritage.org
Bluefield College
Tazewell County
Virginia Tobacco
Courageous Fathers Group Blood Drive in McDowell County
The Courageous Fathers Group calls on area dads to donate blood at Trinity Temple Church on December 17 from noon to 5 p.m. The event aims to supply the “gift of life” for injured children. Spokesman S P McKinney urges McDowell County fathers and readers to participate. The group, comprising church leaders and professionals, works to support families through events and community programs.
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Courageous
ELCH
Trinity Temple Church
McDowell County
Trinity Temple
S.P
Pat” McKinney
Courageous Fathers
Courageous Communities
Bluefield Arts and Skating Event Draws City Support
Granada Theater marquee shines as Bluefield beautification efforts move forward with paving funds and next year flower beds. Preserves stand staff sell jars while skaters enjoy Commerce Street as snow flurries fall and Santa meets children for milk and cookies. Historic Bank Lobby hosts tastings as city leaders praise the Preservation Society.
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Granada Theater
Ammar
Bluefield Beautification Commission
Gail Satterfield
Doris Sue Kantor
Commerce Street
Santa Claus
Bluefield
Satterfield
Jay Disibbio
Dane Rideout
Karen
Tom Cole
Cole
Preservation Society
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bdtonline
Mercer County Civil Air Patrol Holds Wreaths Across America Ceremony
At Rest Haven Memorial Park Princeton State Delegate John H Shott opened the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony noting the program's Arlington roots and growth to over 900 participating locations this year. Cadets from the Mercer County Civil Air Patrol placed 560 wreaths while Honor guards, singers, and veterans honors followed.
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Mercer County Civil Air Patrol
America
Princeton
John H. Shott
Mercer
Rest Haven Memorial Park
Shott
Mike Alsford
Arlington National Cemetery
Worcester
Arlington
Ivan Scarbrough
West Virginia Wing
Civil Air Patrol Auxilary
United States Air Force
John Shott
Morrill
Civil Air Patrol
United States of America
West
Virginia
U.S. Air Force
Stephen Antolini
Antolini
Patricia Synan
Mercer County Veterans and Marine Corps League
Randy Gibson
Marine Corps League
Daisy Walker
God Bless America
Bill Archer
Barcher
Possible projects emerge for Bluestone Park in Bluefield Virginia
Bluestone Business and Technology Park near Bluefield Virginia may not host a flea market soon. County officials cite limited state funding as a factor while eyeing Virginia Tech and other firms for early stage projects.
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Bluefield
Bluestone
Tazewell
Commission
Charlie Stacy
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
Virginia Tech
Stacy
Bramwell Tour Draws Visitors to Historic Homes
Bramwell residents and volunteers hosted tours of historic homes drawing visitors from Mercer County and states including Missouri Ohio and South Carolina. Tickets sold rapidly with 273 sold by 5 pm and surpassing 300 within 10 minutes. The event supports the Bramwell Theatre Corporation which also funds concerts and a local food bank.
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Betty Goins
Goins
Beth A. Hager
Millionaires
Bramwell Theatre Corporation
Missouri
Mercer County
South Carolina
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Joe Vinciguerra
Bramwell
Vinciguerra
Jacqui Shahan
The
Theatre Corporation
Eva Brown
Bluewell
Community Christmas Tree Fund Appeals at Telegraph Office
The notice asks donors to drop off contributions at the Daily Telegraph office and makes checks payable to the Community Christmas Tree Fund.
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Daily Telegraph
Holiday theft warning urges trunk storage to curb smash and grabs
Haynes and Lieutenant Reed warn about rising car break ins during shopping season. Thieves target items left in sight, with windows easily broken and quick grabs. Local police report shoplifting and theft from stores, ranging from lip products to TVs, as holidays approach. Contact Blake Stowers at listowersa botonline.com.
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Haynes
K.W. Reed
Mercer County Sheriff's Office
Hanes
Blake Stowers
Listowersa Botonline.com
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Mike Gregory
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Bramwell Hill Manor
Norfolk & Western Railway
Monroe County
R.L. Parsons
Andrew S. Bowen
Elbert Hubbard
Garcia
Gregory
Parsons
Bottonline.com
Charles and
Vicki
Dorula
Presley and Family
Strupp
Donald and
Lavella Pettrey
Kathy Pettrey
Carolyn
Harshbarger
Chester Pettrey
Patty Pettrey Bruns
Carolyn Harshbarger
APCO
Bdtonlina
Bobby English
General Building Contractor
Bobbyenglish.biz
L. A Pharmacy
Morrison Drive
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