American Muslims group promotes positive image in Appalachian League
A grassroots Muslim group aims to counter negative perceptions as Appalachian League teams like Elizabethton and Princeton Bluefield prepare for clashes with Bristol. The season features matchups including Elizabethton at home and Bristol on the road, reflecting regional sports action.
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Mailed gas payment taken on long detour to Iraq
A Pascagoula gas bill for 49.36 dollars mailed by R D Hawkins of Gautier in April reached the city clerk five miles away only on Wednesday. An American serviceman identified as Spc Fifield apologized on the envelope and sent the payment back on May 11 after the mail was believed to have gone to Iraq.
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Former Church ranch sold to McDowell official Carl Urps
The 106 acre C H Ranch linked to the Keystone bank failure sold for 300000 to Carl Urps or his assignee with U S District Judge David A Faber approving. Urps, a McDowell County commissioner, bid on behalf of others denying personal ownership.
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West Virginia expands video lottery licensing amid gray machine history
The West Virginia Lottery notes 28 Mercer County establishments hold licenses as legal video lottery machines appear around Princeton area. Gov Wise proposed steps to cut illegal gray gaming, reflecting a shift from past illicit growth to regulated play.
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BHS Alumni Celebrate 100 Years in Bluefield
Bluefield High School alumni gathered in the Bluefield Auditorium to dance to tunes from decades past, renew friendships, and browse old yearbooks as they celebrated 100 years of BHS history Friday evening.
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Pitcher of 1953 no hitter returns to Bluefield field
Earl Walton, 19, tossed a no hitter for the Bluefield Blue Grays on July 24, 1953 against Bristol Twins. Friday night he returned to Bowen Field as a surprise anniversary gift from his wife. The former farm team link and era details frame the memorable game.
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Kanawha school board incident stuns meeting crowd
Richard Dean Rusty Bright, a Kanawha County school maintenance worker, allegedly doused two school officials with gasoline and fired at them during a Kanawha County Board of Education meeting before being stopped. He faces felony malicious wounding and wanton endangerment charges. Mercer County officials say it does not require heightened future security.
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