Richlands incubator to stay open with county support
Tazewell County Supervisors pledge full effort to keep the Richlands Small Business Incubator operating after staff layoffs by CPPD. County leaders authorized talks to possibly take over daily operations, with staff remaining until month end and CPPD staff from Lebanon possibly assisting. The incubator currently houses four new businesses.
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Bluefield State robot gains White House attention
Bluefield State College reports its award winning Vasilius autonomous ground robot has drawn a White House briefing interest after a call from Earl Hayes with the White House Initiative on HBCUs. CART founder Bruce Mutter notes DIA funded project and a 2002 grant.
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Cyclops ride draws crowds despite rain at Richlands carnival
Rain dampens attendance at the Richlands Festival and James H. Drew Carnival yet crowds stay upbeat. Public relations worker Gary Sparks notes Cyclops, a million-dollar ride with a 100-foot plus height, is one of 14 worldwide. The carnival offers Sizzler, Tornado, Tilt-a-Whirl and traditional rides plus family-friendly hours with free rides Saturday morning and a two-for-one deal later.
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