Bluefield plans tech center at Wade School site
Bluefield State College has filed a federal grant request to transform the former Wade School on Bluefield Avenue into a high tech business incubator. Norris Kantor of the Bluefield Economic Development Commission said the grant decision may come by September 1 and that the Mercer County Board of Education will partner with the project. During preparation, Ramsey will be used to bridge the interim period.
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Region sees low gas prices across several towns
Sunday price survey shows Bluefield West Virginia listings as low as $1.499 unleaded and $1.58 unleaded plus at Arrowhead Deli Brushfork. In Bluefield and nearby Virginia towns prices range from $1.43 to $1.46 unleaded with $1.51 to $1.56 for unleaded plus at multiple stations.
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Bluefield High School 96th Commencement Exercises
Family and friends pack Mitchell Stadium Bluefield as 158 graduates receive diplomas in BHS 96th commencement. Charles Barker Ba watches with Scarlett Barker Lu efield. crowd totals around 4000. Top student Sarah Elizabeth Arnold and Valedictorian Marcy Beth Gibbs are featured in photos.
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PSHS Graduates 214 Students at Sunday Ceremony
Karen Simmons reports PSHS held a 3 p.m. graduation in the school gym with 214 seniors marching in single file. Father William H. Armstrong delivered the inspirational address before a large crowd of families and friends in attendance.
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The horse of the 21st century ATVs replace horses
The article notes ATVs are no longer just recreation but used in hunting farming wildlife management and even gas well inspections. Leff Moore of the West Virginia Recreational Vehicle Association says ATVs replace horses for many tasks and highlights about 70 percent buy for recreational use with hunting and riding as common activities.
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Proper knowledge is key to safe ATV operation
Charles Owens emphasizes ATVs are not toys and require correct handling. ATVs differ from motorcycles and cars, with rollover or collision risks possible even during routine maneuvers such as turning or driving on hills. Safe operation hinges on understanding controls, terrain, and protective gear.
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