Bluefield Fire Chief Announces Retirement to Join City Inspectors
Bluefield Fire Chief Billy Gibson, who led the department since April, will retire effective Jan. 1 and move to city code enforcement responsibilities with inspector Mallie Giampocaro. Gibson, 51, has served 30 years with the force, citing a desire to make room for younger staff and continue in city maintenance and building inspections.
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Bill Looney
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Richard Poe
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Claude Burkhart
Spector Mallie Giampocaro
County landfill and transfer sites to close on holiday dates
The closure dates cover the county landfill, transfer stations and convenience areas in Falls Mills and Doran. All operations will be closed on Saturday December 23 Monday December 25 Friday December 29 Monday January 1 1996 and Friday January 5 1996.
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City Clerk Davis case may hinge on charter versus ordinance
Princeton City Attorney Harold Wolfe plans to recommend how to proceed with City Clerk Kelly Davis at the January 2 council meeting. The dispute centers on whether the city charter or a four mile residency ordinance governs eligibility, with past votes to fire Davis and a stay of termination pending proper authority.
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Bland County moves to delay 504 area code switchover
Bland County supervisors weigh joining Fauquier and Tazewell in seeking a delay to the January 504 area code implementation. The measure cites business disruption and failed reach for customers after January 26 1996 with pre 1987 1988 and pre 1992 PBX systems needing updates.
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Tate holds first public conference in Bluefield
Del elect John Tate of Marion held his first town meeting in Bluefield to discuss county concerns. He announced a second session on December 21 and said he supports a prison, new industrial parks, and federal funds for the Baptist Valley Water Project as the budget gridlock blocks Rural Economic Development funds.
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