Pizza Plus double homicide still investigated in Bluefield area
Tazewell County Sheriff’s investigators pursue new leads in the March 30 2009 Pizza Plus slayings of Harvey Looney 52 and Valerie Looney 48 at the Bandy restaurant. Captain Anne Hickman cites cross county state line challenges and urges the public to provide credible tips. contacts listed.
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Sanitary Board mulls possible future rate increase
BLUEFIELD The Sanitary Board met on Wednesday and heard executive director Will Smith discuss storm water management changes and aging sewage infrastructure. He noted upcoming fees for businesses with large parking lots and the need to address clippings runoff while warning of a general rate increase being considered with public procedure and city board approval. The panel also cited a collapsed storm line on Union Street and mixers stripped at the Bluestone facility as examples of the aging system needing funds.
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Gospel duo Ruth Ann and Jerry Foster set Friday Chicory Square concert
Ruth Ann and Jerry Foster bring gospel styles to Chicory Square Friday at noon in Bluefield. Sponsored by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph, the third concert in the summer series features the 39 year married pair, often with daughter Stephanie, performing various gospel styles in open air acoustics.
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Wind power symposium focuses on Virginia energy
In Harrisonburg, a two day James Madison University event hosted by the Virginia Wind Energy Collaborative will gather leaders in Virginia wind power. The program features workshops and talks on environmental and legislative issues, jobs, and project development with Lt. Gov. Bill Bolling delivering the keynote. Offshore wind is rising as a prominent energy issue following halted federal lease plans off Virginia.
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Community health events this Thursday across Princeton and Bluefield
Princeton Community Hospital offers a free breast feeding class 6 30 to 8 30 p m in Education Classrooms 1 and 2. A Stroke Support Group meets Thursday at 4 p m in HealthSouth community room. A Diabetes Support Group gathers Thursday at 6 30 p m in Education Classroom 3. Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield begins summer programs June 28 with Reading journal signups and Make A Splash kits for families. Richlands Area Chamber and Clinch Valley Medical Center host a Health and Community Resource Fair Saturday 8 to 10 a m at the Richlands Police Department with diabetes blood pressure dental health and kids crafts.
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Gas prices fall again in West Virginia
West Virginia gas prices keep dropping for the fifth straight week with AAA reporting the average price for a gallon of regular gas at $2.66, about two cents lower than last week. Last year the state average was $2.71 while the national price sits near $2.69 and oil trades around $75 per barrel.
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Guard aids flood cleanup in four West Virginia counties
National Guard sends 172 troops to Logan Mingo McDowell and Wyoming counties to assist flood cleanup. Homeland Security Chief Gianato expects damage assessments by Wednesday night to guide possible federal disaster declaration. The Guard, including Army and Air members, hauls debris clears roads and provides other help.
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Miner killed in Kentucky at Clover Fork Mine No 1
A coal miner was killed at Lone Mountain Processing Clover Fork Mine No 1 in Holmes Mill Kentucky when coal dislodged from the wall and struck a support holding a steel beam. State and federal investigators headed to the scene. The death is the fourth mining fatality in Kentucky this year.
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