Tazewell fair features concerts shows and vehicle giveaway
The fair at Tazewell runs through Saturday at the fairgrounds with events today including an open horse show at 6 p.m. goat show at 2 p.m. business and professional night at 3 p.m. Backporch Pickers at 6 p.m. Journeymen at 7 p.m. and Jacob Crossing at 9 30 p.m. Ronnie McDowell performs Friday at 6 30 p.m. with a vehicle giveaway drawing during the concert. Demolition derby Saturday to close the week drawing requires presence to win a Ford Ranger or Chevy S 10.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Jacob Crossing
Betty Melvin
Ronnie McDowell
McDowell
Melvin
Ramey Ford Tazewell
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Wert fugitive sought after conviction in child abuse case
Wert 51 of Princeton was convicted on 18 counts of sexual mistreatment of three children. An arrest warrant remains outstanding and is tied to a national broadcast appeal. Bailey said Wert has used aliases Larry Worth and Larry West and may drive a tan or beige 1992 Dodge with West Virginia plates. Authorities seek information from anyone who knows Wert’s whereabouts.
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Wert
Princeton
U.S
Bailey
Joe) Robertson
National Bonding Inc
Larry Wert
Larry Worth
Larry ‘West
West Virginia
Lawrence West Extradition Alert For Sexual Assault Suspect
Mercer County Sheriff seeks information on Lawrence West also known as Larry Worth alias, 51, white male, 6 1, 190 pounds with brown eyes and hair. He may drive a beige 1992 Dodge van with WV plate 9DE 722. Notable: right ring finger amputated at first joint. Contacts: Lt. Bailey or Kenna Amos at bdtonline.com. Caution: possibly armed. Extradition from anywhere in the United States.
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Wert
Bailey
Kenna Amos
Kamos
Downtown conduit to weave high speed net for local businesses
The city plans a rights owned conduit linking Bland and Federal street businesses to high speed Internet. It aims as a revenue source and a telecom roadway not an Internet server with Chicory Square gaining live access. Mayor Perkinson and Henne emphasize leasing or selling the conduit at reasonable rates. Contact Jody Neal at meal bdtonline.com.
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Henne
Bland
Federal Streets
R.E
Bob” Perkinson
Chicory Square
Jody Neal
Science Center of WV marks ninth anniversary celebration
The Science Center of West Virginia celebrates its ninth anniversary with a lightning show at 1 p.m. and prizes throughout the day. The center will close for renovations from August 12 to August 23 and reopen on Tuesday, August 26.
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Bluefield
Science Center of
West Virginia
AARP Picnic Slated Thursday in Bluefield
The Bluefield AARP plans a picnic at 2 p.m. Thursday at City Park Bluefield. Members are urged to attend for socializing and community updates hosted by local chapter leaders.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Aarp
City Park
Bloodmobile to Visit Bluefield Youth Center
The Red Cross Bloodmobile goes to the Bluefield Youth Center on August 7 from noon to 6 p.m. The event aims to collect blood donations from local residents and supporters.
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Bloodmobile
Youth Center
Bluefield
Red Cross
Methadone clinic meeting delays CON decision in Mercer County
The proposed treatment center aims to help adults quit illicit narcotics and other substances using medical and rehabilitative methods including methadone or LAAM. A community group in Mercer County plans a meeting within 60 days to address concerns on dosage, duration, success rates, and community impact, delaying the CON ruling until discussions proceed. Participants include Dan Dunmyer of Princeton Community Hospital and HCA representatives along with physicians, a pharmacist, and residents.
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Gnass
HCA
Mercer County
Dan Dunmyer
Princeton Community Hospital
Sonia Chambers
Dunmyer
Bill J. Crouch & Associates
Kenna Amos
Kamos
Bottonline
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