Deaths of Bluefield Lt James Vance and Virginia Senator Ben Chafin
COVID-19 fatalities rose as retired Bluefield Lt James D. Vance died January 1 after a month-long battle at Allegheny General Hospital. Virginia State Senator Ben Chafin Jr of the 38th District died from COVID-19 complications at age 60, drawing statements from Gov Ralph Northam and other officials.
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Bluefield Primary School Opens With New Features
Students will start at Bluefield Primary School in January 2021 after leaving Whitethorn Elementary and Memorial Primary. The new Cumberland Road campus near Bluefield High School offers updated furniture, technology, a separate cafeteria and gymnasium, and a distinctive new school aroma as West Virginia schools prepare to reopen.
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Outdoor ATV trails in Southern West Virginia seen thriving in 2021
Health officials urge crowds away from venues as outdoor tourism remains strong. After Hatfield McCoy Trail closures in 2020 to curb COVID-19, the trails reopened with guidelines and high rider turnout. Executive director Jeffrey Lusk projects a very good 2021 as out of state visitors return and December ridership rises.
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Prosperity Hub nears opening as staff work remotely
The Intuit America Prosperity Hub in Downtown Bluefield is nearly ready to open with IT work remaining. Employees will continue to work from home for now due to the pandemic, according to John Milley, Senior Site Director for America.
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