Volunteers Brighten Spirits of Sick Children
Volunteers visit the hospital bringing cheer to ill children, sharing crafts, stories, and small gifts to lift mood and provide companionship during treatment. The effort involves community groups coordinating visits, with staff noting positive impacts on patient morale.
Sacred clearing marks DC-8 crash on East River Mountain
In Giles County near Wolf Creek a remote 300 by 200 yard clearing on East River Mountain holds a solemn memory of Airborne Express Flight 827. Six crew members died after the DC-8 crashed during a test flight from Greensboro, NC on December 22, 1996. Locals Bo Hughes and Bill French recount the moment and reflect on the lasting impact on family, neighbors, and the mountain community.
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Giles County
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Greensboro
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French
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Triad International
Brian
Butch” Scully
Pearisburg set to rule on annexation Monday
A three judge panel of the Virginia Supreme Court is to rule on Pearisburg’s annexation plan at 9 a.m. Monday, which would bring Robin Hood Lilly Fair Mason Court Bluff City and Mason Farm areas into the town effective January 1, 1998. About 550 residents would join, most already have town water and sewer. Bluff City would be largely exempt from sewer service. The plan, Pearisburg’s first annexation since 1944, has no organized opposition and could prompt police patrols and zoning moves after approval.
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Virginia Supreme Court
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Lilly Fair
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Bluff City
Mason Farm
Kenneth Wittum
Bluff
Charles Flanagan
Bristol
Clifford R. Weckstein
Roanoke
John E. Weisel Jr
Winchester
Vittum
Community Christmas Tree drives past goal with $12,843 total
The 1997 Community Christmas Tree campaign surpassed its $12,500 goal with Saturday donations of $1,010. Through year to date, contributions reach $12,843.89 as sponsors thank residents of Four Seasons Country for generosity. The event on December 23 at Bluefield Auditorium will proceed with excess funds aiding next year.
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Norris
Doris Sue Kantor
George Easton
Suzanne Cramer
DOIG
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Edward J. McQuail, Jr
Elinor Cleon McQuail
Edward
Eddie) J. McQuail
Elinor Ritz
McQuail
Steven
Linda Kirby
Grand
Helen) Fein
Colosie Dance Acteon Setenitignd
Benevolent Wana Riiecs Widesichs A Basacnaiocuse
Bacean
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