Bluefield College forum calls for listening and speaking up
Bluefield College hosted a campus forum titled A Time to Keep Silent and a Time to Speak via Vimeo on the importance of listening and responding to protests. Two panels with faculty staff and faith leaders discussed moral courage and speaking out. Dr. Lewis Brogdon organized and facilitated the event.
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Vintage steam train visits Bluefield on way to Missouri
About a dozen railway enthusiasts gathered near Bluefield Avenue and the Norfolk Southern yard on June 10 to glimpse a Norfolk and Western Big Three steam locomotive en route from a Roanoke museum toward St. Louis. Gabe Clinton of Tennessee joined locals to photograph the historic engine during its overnight stop.
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Sycamore maple in Mercer County linked to Apollo 14 seeds
A sycamore maple near the former USDA Forestry Lab in Gardner Mercer County began its life on January 31 1971 the Apollo 14 launch date. Astronaut Stuart Roosa carried tree seeds in his personal kit during the mission and after return the seeds were germinated by the Forest Service marking a long term plant propagation project.
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Pipestem water attractions open for second season
Pipestem Adventure Lake and Splash Park return for a second season with COVID-19 safety measures in place. Mareya and staff emphasize guest safety as tolls on pandemic concerns ease and summer fun resumes at Pipestem.
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