Christmas Eve Shopping Run Through Tazewell and Bluefield
Larry Hypes recalls a last Saturday before Christmas family trip through Tazewell to Bluefield. A blue ‘53 Ford carries the family past shops like Kresge’s and Penney’s, with stops at Farmer’s Bank of Clinch Valley, Rexall Drug, Acme, and the Farm Bureau. The day blends holiday prep, local landmarks, and small-town chatter with mentions of stores, people, and a Desert-era mood.
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Daddy
Mom
Tazewell
Bluefield
Mudfork
Witten’s
Farmer's Bank
Clinch Valley
Tazewell Hotel
Western Auto
Main Street
Grant
John
John Westmoreland
Rhead Moore Jr
Clarence Davis
Farm Bureau
Joe Wright
Jim Bailey
Doc Gilmer
Sunset Drive-In
Joe Ianni
Tazewell Drive-In
Big John
Pocahontas
Jake
Center Street
Andy Geeson
Rexall Drug
Paul Ealy
Nemours
McDowell
Clark’s
Santa Claus
Lerner’s
Alfred Land’s
Kresge’s
Penney’s
Mel Barnett
Whis-Tv
Acme
Bluefield Avenue
Betsy Ross
National Electric Coil
U.S. Grant
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Staff and Quote Tribute
The Cluefield Daily Telegraph lists staff roles including News Editor Sports Editor Samantha Perry Managing Editor Andy Patton Senior Editor Brian Woodson City Editor Bill Archer and Charles Owens. A biblical verse from Psalms 76 6 7 AKJV is included.
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Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Virginia partners promote Internet safety with faith groups
Virginia's Computer Crime Section teams with Enough Is Enough The Family Foundation and the Virginia Interfaith Center to deliver an Internet safety program for parents and children. funded by the Youth Internet Safety fund with AOL News Corp support, the effort aims to empower faith communities to teach protective online practices and counter online predators.
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Virginia
Enough Is
The
Family Foundation
Virginia Interfaith Center
Bill Mims
Mims
Commonwealth
Attorney General
AOL
News Corp
Enough Is Enough
U.S. Department of Justice
MySpace
Virginia Parent Teacher Association
Verizon
Attorney General’s Office
Family Foundation of Virginia
Attorney General’s
Doug Smith
Smith
Health care reform debate prompts ballot demand and critique
Letter writers accuse Washington of ignoring public will as they oppose a health care bill they say will raise taxes and force unwanted coverage. They accuse AARP of backing the bill for insurance profits and criticize Harry Reid's push. The note includes a tribute to Dr. Frank England, a Roanoke cardiologist, noted for his devotion and care, with condolences from his patients and family.
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Washington
AARP
Obama
Harry Reid
Veterans Administration
Virginia
West Virginia
Frank England
Roanoke Times
Mississippi
England
Roanoke
Bluefield resident urges protection against wind turbines
Jill Pritchett of Abbottstown Pa writes to Tazewell County officials urging passage of the Tall Structure and Ridgeline Protection Ordinance to shield Bluefield area from proposed East River Mountain wind turbines. She warns of noise, devaluation of real estate, and loss of beauty, and notes personal plans to relocate business away from any windmill sightlines. She asks the Board of Supervisors to prioritize people over outside interests.
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Bluefield
Pennsylvania
Tazewell County
Virginia
York County
East River Mountain
Europe
United States
Bluefields
Board of Supervisors
Skyline Drive
Blue Ridge Parkway
Also Mentioned on This Page
Big John Burgers
Kresge’s Donuts
Rexall Drug Store
Larry Hypes
Tazewell High School
Daily Telegraph
Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
Bill Archer
Charles Owens
Ganta
Jill Pritchett
Abbottstown, Pa
Clinch Valley Community Action Agency
McDonald’s
Richland’s
Wendy’s
Pounding Mill Wal-Mart
Broadway Cinemas
Carmike Cinemas
Claypool Hill
Bluefield Applebee’s
Wal- Mart
Food City
Chris Thompson
CVCA
Valentine Wimmer
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