Bluefield plans more demolitions in future phases
Bluefield officials map two more demolition phases after phase seven, which includes four buildings on Pulaski Street View Avenue Commerce Street and Giles Street costing 158000. The plan uses DEP REAP funds with 154 demolitions completed to date totaling 21 million. Phase eight could remove 10 structures at 128500 and phase nine might cost about 1 million for 45 structures to free space for businesses.
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Mercer County weighs changes to Glenwood Lake fishing rules
Mercer County Commission discusses restricting fishing at Glenwood Lake during planned dredging and dam restoration. Officials consider daily creel limits or catch-and-release rules while keeping the lake open to the public and temporarily waiving fees. Cast nets for game fish are discouraged though not strictly illegal at the county park.
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Fatal shooting in Tazewell County Under Investigation
In Tazewell County Virginia deputies responded to a gunshot incident Wednesday morning in the Wardell area. They found 43 year old William Harrison Lester of Amonate dead from an apparent gunshot wound. The incident is under investigation by the Tazewell County Sheriff's Office led by Major Jonathan Hawkins.
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No decision yet on future use of two closed schools
BLUEWELL While Brushfork Elementary and Bluewell Elementary are closed, officials seek new uses. Principals and teachers pack up as students finished Tuesday. In August, Brushfork and Bluewell students will attend Timberwood Elementary nearby. Emily Smith calls the school the heart of Brushfork.
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