Water hydrant inspections clash between city and utility
Bluefield officials push for regular hydrant pressure checks across the community while West Virginia American Water resists, citing sediment disturbance in lines. The company says it already performs hydrant flow tests with advance notices and shares data with the Bluefield Fire Department, and pledges cooperation with city officials.
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Sonny Came Home wins at 40th Grammy Awards in NYC
The 40th annual Grammy Awards were announced in New York City on February 25. Winners included Sonny Came Home for Best Female Country Vocal, Paula Cole for Best New Artist, Shawn Colvin and Sarah McLachlan recognized for Building a Mystery and Virtual Insanity awarded to Jamiroquai.
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Dylan family nets five Grammys at 40th ceremony
The Dylan family led winners with Bob and Jakob collecting five Grammys as "Time Out of Mind" won best album and best contemporary folk album. R. Kelly and Shawn Colvin also triumphed on a night filled with notable wins and performances at Radio City Music Hall.
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State clears dismantling of damaged Princeton Ave buildings
Bluefield officials won state approval to begin dismantling buildings on Princeton Avenue after roofs collapsed. City board members voiced traffic and safety concerns from a blocked lane. City Manager Tom Vidovich said the governor’s development office had paused the project for a historic district preservation process.
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Coalition embraces protecting wetlands in Green Valley area
Mercer County Governmental Council moved unanimously to urge state and federal agencies to back the West Virginia Soil Conservation Agency plan for flood control work in the Glenwood wetlands. The action, urged by Princeton officials and Bluefield officials, aims to protect residents amid repeated floods.
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Parental Involvement Strong in Lower Grades
Daily Telegraph report argues parents must engage. Four Seasons County principals challenge the claim, citing active PTAs in elementary schools. Wythe County educators note PTOs are similarly involved, though teens shy from parental presence. Spiller Elementary reports PTA raises about 11 000 to 13 000 yearly for supplies. Vansant Elementary claims one of the county's most active PTAs and long-standing PTA funding supports copier purchase.
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