Foundations unite in merger to form Community Foundation of the Virginias
Principals of the Bluefield Area Foundation and the Greater Mercer County Charitable Foundation signed a merger agreement Tuesday to create the Community Foundation of the Virginias, Inc. The plan now goes to Secretary of State Joe Manchin for final approval. Dewey Russell and Nick Amell Jr praised the unity and growth potential for Mercer County.
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Four Seasons Talent Bluefield Native Competes on Jeopardy
Bluefield native from Four Seasons makes Jeopardy appearance amid local budget crunch and family hardship as DHHR cutbacks impact households.
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Senior companion program seeks volunteers in North Tazewell
Volunteers 60 years or older are needed for the senior companion program in North Tazewell. To qualify you must be income eligible and commit to at least 20 hours per week. For more information call Clinch Valley Community Action, Inc. at 276 988 5583.
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White House sends Homeland Security bill to Congress
President Bush sent a detailed 35 page bill to Congress creating a Homeland Security Department. At a ceremony off the House floor Tom Ridge provided copies to leaders as the administration urged passage by fall, perhaps as early as Sept 11, forming an organizational foundation for America's tri bust security.
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Israel bus bombing kills 19 in Jerusalem attack
A Palestinian attacker detonated a nail studded bomb on a bus filled with high school students, killing 19 passengers and the bomber. Prime Minister Ariel Sharon vowed retaliation as he viewed victims in body bags. two students were among the dead and four were wounded in the deadliest Jerusalem blast in years.
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Yard sale signs prompt traffic view concerns in Azwell
Charles Owens notes rising yard and garage sales as summer arrives in Azewell Va and area residents post signs along roads. Signs may obstruct motorist views and invite enforcement questions as bargain hunters flock to neighborhoods.
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Bluefield Va. council removes Wrights Valley annexation area
Bluefield Virginia Town Council, facing objections from residents of Wrights Valley and St. Clairs Crossing, proposes removing about 300 acres of farmland in the northwestern annexation plan. Bonnie Hesson and roughly 20 residents attended the meeting expressing dissatisfaction with the original proposal. The action comes after prior input at an earlier council session.
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Agency extends pharmacy help to Appalachia seniors
In Tazewell Virginia an agency revives its Pharmacy Access Program to aid senior citizens facing high prescription costs. The program helps seniors obtain needed medicines as rising drug prices strain budgets for essentials like groceries and utilities.
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