Jet crash at Mercer County Airport highlights icy runway risks
FAA and NTSB investigate a 10 seat jet crash on a hillside after two landing attempts on Runways 23 and 5 amid snow and ice. Witnesses noted the plane was too fast and could not stop, with ILS antennae damaged and the runway scraped post impact.
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Tax Help Available Across Tazewell County Virginia
VITA sites offer free tax assistance for low income and elderly residents. Locations include Bluefield Town Hall Pocahontas Richlands Armory and county development offices with varying weekdays and weekends through April 14. Contact Ed Thomas for details at 703-988-271.
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Tragedy at Bluefield Airport Claims Five Georgia Pacific Workers
Five Georgia Pacific employees died when a twin engine Cessna Citation crashed after landing at the Bluefield Princeton airport. Richard Grist described the scene as abrupt and shocking as rescuers retrieved the bodies amid snow covered mountains. Colleagues in Augusta expressed disbelief and grief while confirming one victim as public relations manager John Maddocks and his assistant Larry Yokall spoke of the loss.
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Permits Granted for Two Home Work Projects
Permit records show Robert Warner approved to remodel a bathroom at 500 Fairmont with an estimated cost of 500 dollars. Jack Lawson authorized to install siding on a dwelling at 1908 Wythe Ave with a listed cost not provided.
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