BRMC Board Approves Employee Appreciation Gift
Bluefield Regional Medical Center plans an appreciation gift for all employees as thanks for helping the hospital weather economic challenges. Board chair Chandler Swope and CEO Lynn Whittaker note financial stability and a forthcoming final strategic plan due June 28. The gift will be added to paychecks and based on the third quarter profitability of fiscal year 2006.
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Linkous tapped to fill town council vacancy
BLUEFIELD Virginia officials recommend Donnie Linkous for a soon vacant council seat with a July 1 appointment after Jimmy Jones resigns. Six candidates were interviewed, with voting set for July 1. Linkous, 26-year landscaper and lifelong resident, expresses honor and forward plans for Bluefield’s growth.
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Council of Southern Mountains moves into Keystone bank building
The Council of Southern Mountains relocated to the former First National Bank of Keystone main branch from Wilcoe. Executive director Randal Johnson notes the move enables closer service to residents as the bank building’s vacancy followed the bank’s 1999 collapse and FDIC asset sales. The Weatherization program remains at 812 Stewart St Welch with some admin moved to Keystone. The council, with 17 employees, serves McDowell County seniors and families through programs like Foster Grandparents and Community Services Block Grant.
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YouthWorks Returns to Bluefield for Summer Service
Minnesota based YouthWorks resumes seven week stay in Bluefield starting June 17 with four leaders including Matt Howard and Michelle Dwyer coordinating volunteers aged 12 to 19. Teams will support Oak Grove Cemetery Restoration Maples Nursing Home and Destiny Ministry Outreach in Tazewew Va while the Kids Club operates at Destiny Ministry Outreach. Dwyer notes new showers at Wade Center as volunteers begin their third year assisting Oak Grove.
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New Covenant Church to Perform If Anybody Asks You Who I Am
BLUEFIELD Va A yard sale to raise money for the Sanders House will be held today from 8 a.m to 2 p.m. on the grounds featuring hot dogs and baked goods. The event includes a group meeting in Princeton and an autism support contact.
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Reading Bee winners misidentification at Bluefield State College
Montcalm Elementary School Reading Bee team members Hayley Parnell Cassie Underwood Katelyn Poff Savannah Farmer and Marina Sampson were misidentified in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. The team finished first in the Readers Theater division at the Mercer County Reading Bee held at Bluefield State College on April 28.
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Correction on James H. Drew Exposition location
The James H. Drew Exposition in Princeton is not part of the Celebrate Princeton event, clarifying organizers and schedule.
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City eyes return of tax office to Bluefield
Bluefield officials weigh reopening a part time Mercer County tax and license satellite after moving the office to Brushfork this spring. County Sheriff offices relocated to rural Brushfork to boost protection, drawing complaints over service loss in Bluefield. The board may pursue a county commission request for funding, with meetings planned to assess economic viability and possible continuation of Bluefield services. The old municipal building tax office now hosts a county Day Report Center satellite.
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Free car accident victims get 24 hour hotline report
A toll free 24 hour recorded message provides a free report titled The Hidden Truth About Car Accident Injuries You Need To Know. Call 800-693-5747 or visit MyCarCrash com for home access.
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