Bluefield moves forward with Colonial Intermodal Center planning
City officials approve a 125000 phase one master plan for the Colonial Intermodal Center to consolidate transit facilities near the old Matz Hotel Princeton Avenue. PB Architects of Lexington will lead public planning with input sessions and site evaluation to finish by year end.
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Bluefield
Beckley
Raleigh County
David Harley
Matz Hotel
Colonial Theater
Princeton Avenue
U.S
Nick Rahall
D-W.va
Rahall
Ter
Elliot
Spike” Maynard
Colonial Intermodal Center
State Historic Preservation Office
Old Colonial Theater
Comcast Communications
City
Washington
Cluefield Daily Telegraph Editorial Board Names
The newspaper lists Darryl Hudson as Publisher News Editor and Sports Editor Andy Patton with Brian Woodson Samantha Perry as Managing Editor Bill Archer and Charles Owens as Senior Editor City Editor. A biblical quote from Luke 19 46 AKJV is included.
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Charles Owens
Daily Telegraph
Cowens
Bottonline
Andy Patton
Brian Woodson
Bill Archer
Mercer County Gains Snow Disaster Aid Status
Long awaited help arrives for Mercer Jefferson and Randolph counties as they join the Dec 18 2009 snow disaster declaration. Bluefield Princeton Bramwell and other towns can apply for 75 25 cost sharing for emergency work and repairs while officials await possible flood disaster aid for McDowell and Wyoming counties.
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Mercer County
Jimmy Joe Gianato
West Virginia Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Mercer
Jefferson
Randolph
Bluefield
Granato
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Tim Farley
Princeton
Bramwell
McDowell
Wyoming
Energy costs and jobs loom in West Virginia letters
The writer urges action on rising energy costs and stagnant manufacturing jobs in Southern West Virginia. They compare gasoline prices with Virginia and West Virginia, criticize the Public Service Commission, suggest electing officials or renaming the commission, note perceived timing of utility rate requests, and urge lawmakers to prioritize jobs and price controls.
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Virginia
West Virginia
West Virginia Public Service Commission
The
Utility Service Commission
Power Company
Power
Southwest
Mercer County Commission
EPA
Appalachia
U.S
Can Bluefield Save the Historic Parking Building
Citizens weigh saving Bluefield’s old parking structure by removing the top two floors to reduce dead load and preserve the lower levels. City officials reply they are working on a windmill ordinance amid concerns about ridgeline protection and nearby BP spill context.
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Bluefield
Easley
C. Stuart McGehee
East River Mountain
Mercer County
Gulf
Fireworks and Band Set for Bluefield July Fourth Evening
Bluefield Virginia plans a July 4 fireworks display at 9 p.m. at Graham Middle School sponsored by the Greater Bluefield Jaycees, with the East River Town Band directed by Mel Saunders performing at 7 p.m. at Town Hall. Residents are invited to bring lawn chairs and enjoy the evening.
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Greater Bluefield Jaycees
Bluefield
Graham Middle School
East River
Mel Saunders
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Darryl Hudson
Samantha Perry
House of Prayer
Dog Whisperer
Mar
Woo
FACES
Federation For Coal Energy and Security
United States
Mike Vinciguerra
Paige Flanagan
Bill Morefield
Bill Winfrey
Wilson Butt
Department of Highways
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