Bluefield State revives mining program to boost coal future
Bluefield State University relaunches its Mining Engineering Technology degree as local officials and U S Rep. Carol Miller discuss coal industry revival. Dr Darrin Martin says the program relaunched last year and aims to graduate its first class in four years as the university positions itself in regional economic development and industry needs. Miller and Griffith co chair the Congressional Coal Caucus.
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Sinkhole New Opening Disrupts Princeton Avenue in Bluefield
A new sinkhole appeared near a prior site on Princeton Avenue close to Goins Gas & Produce LLC in Bluefield. West Virginia Department of Highways crews installed portable stop lights and worked near the guardrails as Mercer County faced recent rainfall while city officials directed questions to the state.
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West Virginia Day events planned around Princeton
History comes alive Saturday at the Princeton Railroad Museum for West Virginia Day activities marking the state's 162nd birthday. The event runs from noon to 5 p.m. near the museum with regional activities across the area.
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Juneteenth Celebrations Across the Two Virginias
A series of events marks the day enslaved people were informed of freedom. The Greenbrier County Juneteenth Steering Committee and Greenbrier Historical Society announce ongoing and planned observances this week across the region in celebration and remembrance.
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