McGriff to Visit Bluefield for 108th Chamber Dinner
Fred McGriff will be a special guest at the 108th Annual Dinner Meeting of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce on June 18. McGriff, a 19 year MLB veteran and 1995 World Series winner, joins keynote speaker MclDidier, Blue Jays advisor. Tickets cost 50 dollars and are available through the Chamber office by phone or email.
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Regional track finalists shine at last weekend meets
Three area high school athletes finished in the top four of regional events. Graham's Kristin Compton placed second in the 3,200 meters, Grundy's Morgan Hall was second in discus and fourth in shot put at Lee High School for Region 2A West, while Amber Eaton of Bland County earned third in the 300 hurdles and sixth in the 100 hurdles at Radford University for Region 1A West.
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Bland County
McDowell Hall of Fame to Induct 10 Stars in Welch
Mitch Estep, longtime McDowell County football coach with 212 wins, tops the county’s coaching record and will be among 10 honorees inducted into the McDowell County Sports Hall of Fame on Sunday in Welch. The ceremony honors notable local athletes and figures from the area’s rich sports history.
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McDowell County
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Aiello leads Graham to 3-0 win in regional quarterfinal
Aiello, son of Graham coach George Aiello, scored twice as the G-Men beat Virginia High 3-0 at East River Soccer Complex to reach the Region 2A West semifinals against James River. Graham previously won the Southern Empire Conference title and eyes a first state berth.
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Mathena Center Goes Green Marshall Coaches Caravan in Princeton
The Chuck Mathena Center in Princeton hosts Marshall Coaches Caravan with Green and White decor and a pep rally vibe for Marshall University fans in Mercer County. Organizer Roger Topping says response has been very good due to Marshall’s strong season and new hires. Attendees include Danny D Antoni Doc Holliday Mike Hamrick and Steve Cotton as they mingle with supporters.
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Princeton
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Mercer County
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Thundering Herd
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John Sutherland
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Honaker Narrowly Tops J. Burton In 1A West Softball
In Honaker Va a quarterfinal matchup of the 1A West softball tournament Honaker edged J Burton 2 1 to advance to semifinal play The Lady Tigers faced a 1 0 deficit through three innings but tied the game in the fourth on Megan Rays two bagger and later pushed ahead on a miscued effort after Amanda Vandyker reached on an error The win keeps Honaker (14 4) alive with Tiffany Cole of J Burton (13 11) spinning seven straight batters to start the game.
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Honaker Elementary School
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Tiffany Cole
Montanna Compton
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