Community event schedule for Bluefield and surrounding areas
Today including a 2 pm Creative Retirement Center program at New River Gorge National River with Ranger Altare and Pipestein State Park with Jim Phillips, plus a 7 30 pm MS support group meeting at Princeton Community Hospital board room. Also Red Cross Bloodmobile at Youth Center Bluefield and a Mount Rogers Planning District Commission meeting in Marion Virginia. Weather forecast breakfast at Concord College followed by a Montcalm benefit concert with Beckner Brothers Myrtle and Franklin Richardson Lashmeet Singers. Information from Rev Grover Jones at 589-2007.
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Creative
New River Gorge National River
Richard Altare
Pipestein State Park
Jim Phillips
Tierney Conference
Dickason
Concord Charlie
College Center
Concord College
Family Worship
Montcalm
Beckner Brothers
Myrtle
Franklin Richardson
Lashmeet
Grover Jones
Smith named new United Way president in Virginia's Fall 2001 campaign
Danny Smith, president of Pocahontas Land Corporation, was introduced as the new president of the United Way of Virginia's Fall 2001 campaign, succeeding Frank Wilkinson. He praised volunteers and the 29 agencies served, pledging to follow Wilkinson's lead and ensure funds are available. Wilkinson expressed gratitude for two years of service as campaign progresses toward its goal.
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Luefield
Danny Smith
Pocahontas Land Corporation
United Way
Virginia
Smith
Frank Wilkinson
Frank
Bluefield College
Wilkinson
Charlotte Sacre
Sacre
United Way of the
Virginias
College programs push drug and alcohol awareness
Concord College houses labor to offer drug free activities in residence halls while Bluefield College enforces a required freshmen class about alcohol and drug pitfalls. Bluefield State College provides counseling and programs for students. most non traditional students age 25 to 26 influence younger peers positively. State funding cuts press colleges to seek grants to cover budgets and expand freshmen class size remains a concern for personalized instruction.
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Concord College
Rick Dillion
Bluefield College
Virginia
Chris Shoemaker
Bluefield State College
Jim Nelson
Nelson
Joseph A. Califano Jr
Columbia University Center
Bluefield State
Jerry Beasley
Concord
Beasley
Survivor hopeful Gilley shares war stories and hopes
Gilley, an avid hunter and fisherman, says he would have better odds on Survivor than Millionaire. He describes his people skills, the two month off work, and needing to win 1 million dollars to cover it. He recalls applying with a short video taped by his wife. The article notes viewer reaction to a gross food moment on Survivor.
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Gilley
CBS
Outback
Lawmakers Target Illegal Gambling Parlors Hit WV Taxes
Wise warned about in state parlors operating solely for gambling machines arriving from the south with few taxes or regulations. He argued for a 2001 bill to tax and control the machines, noting police action if lawmakers do not act. He cited potential revenue of 25 to 150 million and the 60 day session starting February 14.
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Wise
South Carolina
West Virginia
Tellie Awards Finalists Highlight Local County Talent
The Tellie Awards draw 11,147 entrants with Disney, Dreamworks, CBS and others, while Greg King of King and Company praises Smith Ridge and Tazewell County residents as the real winners. Hunnicutt notes the county's finalist status and calls the Tellie Awards the Emmy of non broadcast TV productions, as a regional video promotes Bluefield to Richlands and showcases local work ethic and talent.
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Walt Disney Studios
Dreamworks Studios
CBS
Columbia Tri-Star
ESPN
Greg King
King and Company Productions
Lexington
Hunnicutt
Smith Ridge
Tazewell County
Mobile health van eyed for Tazewell schools
A $200,000 grant to the Tazewell County School Board would fund a proposed mobile health van to serve 17 county schools with medical and dental services. The board tabled final approval pending additional information from Donna Murray and Superintendent Don Hodock. report due February.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Mobile Health Unit
Donna Murray
Murray
Don Hodock
Board of Supervisors
Hodock
Underwood staffers repay camp money in West Virginia
Three more former Gov Cecil Underwood aides will return compensatory time payments totaling 29529 2650 and 22877 bringing seven staffers to repay 107000 in comp time. Previous aides Sam Tully Phyllis Cole Dan Page Jim Teets also will refund.
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Charleston
Cecil Underwood
Underwood
Ed Tiffey
Glen Gainer III
Mike Greer
Elizabeth Morgan
Gainer
Jim Teets
Sam Tully
Phyllis Cole
Dan Page
Bob Wise
Teets
Division of
Division of Personnel
Concert Benefit Slated Friday at Family Worship Center
A Friday 7 p.m. benefit concert at the Family Worship Center in Beckner Brothers Myrtle and Franklin Richardson and The Lashmeet Singers will aid a Montcalm family. For details call Rev. Grover Jones at 589-2007. Also, a Railroaders club meeting is planned for Thursday in Bluefield Virginia.
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Montcalm
Family Worship
Beckner Brothers
Myrtle
Franklin Richardson
Lashmeet
Grover Jones
New Industry Draws Interest Amid Local Growth
A speaker comments on steady curiosity from people entering a developing industry. The remark highlights optimism about regional opportunity and ongoing exploration of potential benefits and challenges for the community.
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American Red Cross Bloodmobile
Youth Center
Stadium Drive
Bluefield
Mount Rogers Planning District Commission
MRPDC
Terrace Drive
Marion, Va
Charles Owens
The
Daily Telegraph
John Nelson
A-1
Tellie
Paramount Picture
Richlands
Railroaders Club
Ryan’s
Rebath
W.va
Beckley
Atri
406 Eisenhor
St. Luke's
Princeton Community Hospital
St. Luke’s
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