Regional Bureau Highlights Weekend Events and Tourism
The discussion notes the regional bureau's role in drawing visitors to Pipestem State Park in Summers County and Creek through Mercer County. It mentions nearby attractions Pocahontas Exhibition Mine Crab Orchard Museum and Wolf Creek Indian Village along with weekend events such as Summerfest in Princeton Bramwell's wine tasting and 5K run on June 24th. The bureau promotes longer stays and mid route stops for Canadian travelers heading to Florida. A calendar of events is posted at www mcevb dot com or by calling (304) 325-8438.
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Pipestein State Park
Summers County
Mercer County
Florida
Tazewell County
Pocahontas
Crab Orchard
Wolf Creek
Bland County
Wellman
Princeton
Pipestem
Bramwell
McEvb
Four Lane Highway Project Opens In Buchanan County
The 4 lane roadway from the Bluefield West Virginia line to Cow Town will be completed this fall after bids next month. R S Jones and Associates of Abingdon built the project with a ceremony at 10:30 a m Friday June 16 at the Buchanan County Public Service Authority office on U S Highway 460. Virginia Delegate Jackie Stump State Sen Phillip Puckett and Buchanan County officials are expected to attend the opening. The public is invited.
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Bluefield
W.va
State Line
Cow Town
R.S. Jones and Associates, Inc
Abingdon
Buchanan County Public Service Authority
U.S. Highway
Virginia
Jackie Stump
Phillip Puckett
Buchanan County
Trial Continued from Br Long Receives Trial Lawyers Award
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association honors leaders and members for public service and professional excellence. John Rockefeller sent a letter praising the group while awards recognize judges, law enforcement, clerks, and journalists for contributions to the legal community.
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Tion
Long
Preiser
Boca Raton
Fla
West Virginia Trial Lawyers Association
Association
John F. Kennedy
Melvin M. Belli
John D. “Jay’ Rockefeller, IV
D-W.va
Taiwan
Bonita C. Bonar
Ohio County Sheriff’s Department
Monica Varney
Wayne County
Moonshine Making Shifts to Modern Methods and Risks
In Raleigh AP report, moonshine makers now use air conditioned outbuildings and stainless gear. Distillers describe mash fermentation, vented odors, and risky operations with car radiator condensers. Lawmen warn of explosions and unsafe practices amid evolving grain blends and occasional fruit brandies.
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Raleigh
Vance Jackson
Summertime Enrichment Program for Local Kids
The summer program runs two sessions from June 19 to 23 and June 26 to 30, 9 a.m. to 2 30 p.m., for ages 5 to 16. Registration is June 12 and 13 in the SVCC Community Center foyer. The cost is 50 dollars per week. Contact Ryan Wildman or Brenda Robinson for details.
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SVCC
Ryan Wildman
Brenda Robinson
West Virginia school funding cuts hit rural counties
Wyoming County faces losing 20 to 25 teachers and eight to 10 service staff as enrollment declines. County officials cite the state aid formula and mandates as burdens while lawmakers defend per pupil funding and adjusted counts. Teachers like Tim Kennedy and Theresa Grant describe personal financial strain and program cuts, even as Eastern Panhandle districts hire up to 100 new teachers to accommodate growth.
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Wyoming County
Frank Blackwell
West Virginia
Blackwell
Senate
Lloyd Jackson
Jackson
D Lincoln
America
Gener
Tim Kennedy
Oceana High School
Tania Cole
Tucker County
Cole
Cabell County
Theresa Grant
Huntington High School
Grant
Cabell Midland
Eastern Panhandle
Maryland
Virginia
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Brushfork
Bureau
Canada
Marks
Michael Brenninger
Stephen L. Gaylock
Gaylock
Darrell McGraw
Socrates
McGraw
Wesley W. Matheney
William R
Bill” Archer
Lebanon Street
Mount Airy
N. Cc
North Carolina
Princeton Health & Fitness Center
Princeton Health and Fitness Center
Wildman
Labor
Abbey Carpets
Mercer Mall
Sun
Ken McClain
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