Mercer courthouse Annex plans take shape in Mercer County
A 3 million Mercer County Courthouse annex project drew 12 firms to submit plans but officials trimmed the list to five on Thursday. County leaders will interview those five and later pick three in priority order. A committee including County Commissioners and Circuit Court Judges is reviewing proposals. Remaining firms include E.T Boggess of Princeton and Chapman Courthouse among others.
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Mercer County Courthouse Annex
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Karen Disibbio
John Anderson
Mercer County
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Derek Swope
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Chapman
Rock man found dead. homicide suspected in Mercer County
Johnny Keith Harvey, 53, of Route 2 Rock, was found at his home around 4 p.m. Wednesday. Investigators say foul play is suspected. no breaking and entering was seen. Harvey was last seen Tuesday evening. the medical examiner's report was awaited.
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Harvey
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Commission director resigns amid personal window of opportunity
Mercer County Executive Director Bill Draper announced his resignation effective August 1 after four years in the post. He cited a personal window of opportunity to spend time at home, noting no new job. Draper, former Princeton mayor and city council member, has a banking and insurance background and spoke of gratitude to the county commission for support during his tenure and his wife Martha’s recent council swearing in.
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Mercer County Commission
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Bluefield Virginia weighs plans for new community center
Bluefield officials study feasibility of a town community center after more than two years of discussion. A committee with residents and students examined centers in Radford Abingdon and Christiansburg. Five proposals will be reviewed with three to be heard at the next council meeting.
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Pocahontas Plans Fourth of July Fireworks Revival
MAZEWELL VA rain forced cancellations on July 4th but Pocahontas will retry tonight with a 5 pm start at Laurel Meadows Park featuring food and dancing led by Town Treasurer Greg Jones as dusk fireworks are set to ignite. Tazewell also schedules fireworks tonight around 9:30 to 9:45 p.m.
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