Memorial Day service honors the guys that didn't make it
Veterans of World War II Korea and Vietnam gathered at Chicory Square for a Memorial Day ceremony by American Legion Riley West. Post 9, honoring fallen comrades with a gun salute and an English band, reflected on sacrifices and the need to remember past wars. Lieutenant Colonel Leon Landrith Jr. urged vigilance as threats to freedom persist.
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Another successful festival ends in Bluefield
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce officials say Comcast Mountain Festival drew thousands amid sunny weekend weather. festival chairman Davis Jarrell praised attendance and events including Memorial Day service fireworks two live concerts gospel and beach music, plus True Rock 99 Christian rock. Holly Colebro and Debbie Maynard highlighted strong vendor turnout and festival cross promotion with Mitchell Stadium event. Colobro attended all events and will appear for the chamber next year.
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Mercer County Students Meet Standards on Stan ford 9 Test
All Mercer County schools met or exceeded state Stan ford 9 requirements after testing in April. County testing director Dr. Michael McPherson noted 50 percent in the third quartile is required, with up to 15 percent in the first quartile. Mercer scores rose from 62.4 to 64.4 percent in the third and fourth quartiles. Grade results ranged from 57.7 percent in grade seven to 70.5 in grade six.
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Guidance counselors keep busy in Bluefield area schools
Guidance counselors in Bluefield area schools juggle schedules transcripts and scholarship information while counseling troubled students one on one. Debate continues whether adding counselors would cut violence, as officials note workload varies with district staffing and caseloads.
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Bluefield Ends 24 Year Wait With Parking Garage Payoff
Bluefield will complete the final payment today on the Princeton Avenue parking garage built in 1974 75 at a cost of 1.7 million dollars. A bond burning at City Hall at 2 p.m. marks the debt's end as flea market activity and limited leased spaces sustain the project.
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