Bridges Honor Medal of Honor Hero Spurrier in Mercer County
Mercer County will dedicate two I-77 bridges in Princeton to James Ira Spurrier a World War II Medal of Honor recipient. The ceremony at District 10 offices is open to the public with Spurrier memorial signage for the Southbound and Northbound East River bridges. Spurrier born in Crestwood Virginia joined the Army in 1940 and earned the MOH in Europe.
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Mountain Festival draws record crowd in Bluefield
The Cole Chevy Mountain Festival drew a likely record weekend crowd at Stadium Drive as visitors from across the region explored the midway. Vendors and sea lion shows entertained families, with daily entertainment through Sunday June 9. Gates opened at 4 p.m. today as Sea Lion Splash and other acts performed, with fireworks scheduled for 10:30 p.m. Sunday. Sponsors include Cole Chevy and James H. Drew Exhibition.
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Bluefield
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Titus Horn
Residents invited to planning workshop in Bluefield
Bluefield residents may help shape the citys future at a planning workshop hosted by elected officials. The Comprehensive Plan Open House runs 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Bluefield Arts Center 500 Bland Street, downtown Bluefield, with attendees free to arrive or stay as they wish.
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Justice touts surplus as year to date nears seven hundred million
Gov. Jim Justice announced May brought a $63.7 million surplus, lifting West Virginia’s year-to-date total to $701.1 million and signaling continued strong economic performance. A video message underscored the fiscal gains and importance for state citizens.
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Jim Justice
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