Guatemala Volcano Devastates Families in Escuintla
As the Volcano of Fire unleashed a fast moving avalanche of hot mud and ash, hundreds in Escuintla and nearby Los Lotes vanished or died. Rescue efforts cooled as heat kept workers away and authorities warned of more discoveries to come.
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Escuintla
Guatemala
Lilian Hernandez
Ingrid
Yamira
Paola
Jennifer
Michael
Andrea
Silvia
Hernandez
San Miguel Los Lotes
Francisco Ortiz
Los Lotes
Escaintla
Cesar Gudiel Escalante
Ortiz
Jimmy Morales
Volcan de Fuego
el Rodeo
Bluefield State Wins Paul Lescoe Trophy in International Robotics
Bluefield State College robotics team Apollo IV topped national rivals and shared honors with Hosei University of Japan by winning the Paul Lescoe trophy for first place overall at the IGWC. Apollo IV navigated an obstacle course within five mph with the best time, signaling the school’s rise on the world stage.
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Paul Lescoe
Apollo IV
Hosei University
Japan
Bluefield State
Lights
Marsha Krotseng
The
West
IGWC
Bob Riggins
Mem
Tazewell County Faces Budget Cuts and Tax Hikes
County supervisors plan about 2.9 million in cuts including 150000 from the sheriff, 150000 from public service, 94000 from the library, and 1.2 million for schools while real property taxes may rise from 55 to 57 cents per 100 of value and potentially to 60 cents if needed. The Jon a Project and Dominion Power could boost jobs and tax revenue, with tourism from ATV and Dragon visitors growing, as residents debate the impact on fixed incomes and services.
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Jonah
Dominion Power
ATV
Back of the Dragon
Tazewell County
Susie Hill
Raven
Lectern
Bluestone Business and Industrial Park
Tim Shortridge
Russell Stowers
Clearfork
Leesa Wolfe Peery
Peery
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Pantaleon Garcia
Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
Michael J. Farrell
Farrell
Bers
Joseph Hazelwood
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdtoniine
A-1
Giordan
Bdionline
Interior Natives
Bernhardt Furniture
Bland St
Bluefield
Batesville
Triton
Roselawn Funeral Home
Gary W. Diehl
Courthouse Road
Princeton
Lemor
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