Sutlers at Civil War festival draw re enactors and vendors
Re enactors at Pike View High School host a Civil War encampment festival with sutlers offering 1850s fashion and goods. Vendors include The Lee Sisters, Sister Sutlery, Dirty Billys Sutlery, Toy Soldier Sutler, plus modern booths for photography, stamps, books, and T shirts. Local author Gary Walker and the Princeton-Mercer Chamber of Commerce participate. The event runs June 23 to June 25 near Princeton, five miles north of town on Interstate 77.
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Police Blotter Captures Multiple Bluefield Incidents
Bluefield police logged alarms at Golden Pawn and One Valley Bank with all secure upon arrival. Reports included a possible prowler at 1113 Bluefield Ave, unwanted subject on Bluefield Ave, loud music on Monroe Street, hit and run on Allen Street, possible burglary on Rogers Street, attempted vehicle theft on Cumberland Road, possible domestic situation on Bluefield Ave, and attempted burglary on Summers Street. Officers Ruth, Pennington, Simmons, Jones, Lightfoot, and others investigated.
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Cumberland Road
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SummerFest Weekend Plans At Princeton Town Square
SummerFest kicks off Friday night with Miss SummerFest and karaoke. Saturday features a ladies tea at 11 a.m., Civil War Dress Ball at 8 p.m., and a Civil War Military Drill at 10:30 a.m. at SummerFest Grounds. Sunday showcases a gospel concert, Street Red Car Show, chili cook-off, and a street dance. call PMCCC at 487-1502 for details.
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