SummerFest main topic of chamber talk
Princeton chamber of commerce board discussed SummerFest 96 opening Thursday and continuing through Sunday with theme Chili Cars and Country. Jigger Smith and Linda Mangus reported on Homecoming 96 at Princeton Senior High School fields. Drew Carnival will be on the high school lot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Princeton- Mercer County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
Roma III
Jigger Smith
Linda Mangus
Bill Sherwood
Princeton Senior High School
James H. Drew
Linda Cox
Fay Robertson
Greater Bluefield
Chamber
Couple Arrested on Drug Charges in Mercer County
Martin Lee Griffith and Teresa Lynn Griffith of Turtle Creek Subdivision were arrested after a search warrant led to the seizure of Dilaudid drug paraphernalia cash and transaction records. Teresa posted 15000 bond while Martin remained jailed on 15000 bond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rinceton
Sandlick Road
Martin Lee
Marty” Griffith
Teresa “Terry” Lynn Griffith
Turtle Creek
A.D. Beasley
Mercer County
SummerFest Gospel Sing Attracts Crowd In Bible Belt
Gospel singer David Mullens notes a strong lineup for SummerFest gospel sing along with Catron and Sorrell drawing fans. Co-Chair Linda Mangus calls this the best organized event and says the gospel sing is the final blessing of SummerFest. The lineup rivals the popular 1990 edition as area churches and fans anticipate soul inspiring performances from top artists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
David Mullens
Catron
Sorrell
Linda Mangus
Bible Belt
Mangus
Police kids program earns national award at Tiffany Manor
The housing authority credits officer Scott Myers and K9 officer Tony Buzzo for tutoring children, showing films, fire safety, and a camera club with computers funded by a 25000 grant and agency funds. Tiffany Manor programs boosted grades, opened relations with police, and prompted future funding talks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Myers
Tony Buzzo
Buzzo
Preast
Criminal Justice and Highway Safety
Tiffany Manor
Police Department
Coopera
Law
Poe
Regional university expands nursing program in Southwest Virginia
Health officials at a rural university unveil a comprehensive nursing and health services program. Dr. Wil Stanton credits grant writers Boettcher and Janet McDaniel for making it possible. The plan envisions mobile care units to serve rural areas and boost regional health services. For more information contact RU School of Nursing at 540-831-5415.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1 College of Nursing and Health Services
Southwest
Virginia
Wil Stanton
Au’s
College of Graduate and Extended Education
Boettcher
Janet McDaniel
McDaniel
RU School of Nursing
CAC pressure prompts budget rethink at Jewell Ridge Elementary
CAC seeks reconsideration of the school budget proposing an alternative by board member Jan Kite after the May meeting closed Jewell Ridge Elementary. Superintendent Mullins and attorney Altizer declined comment as CAC spokesperson Cindy Turner noted White’s limited involvement and sympathy. Turner said White is reachable but unavailable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A-1
Witten
Tazewell County
David G. Altizer
Thurs
Woodrow Mullins
CAC
Cindy Turner
Jan Kite
May
Jewell Ridge Elementary
Turner
White
Tazewell
Bearwallow
Also Mentioned on This Page
John Nelso
June Oblinger Shott
Bluefield
Ies
The
WOLFE
Magnavox
Agnavox
Bearcat
Sharp
Sony
Toshiba
Sony 5
Pioneer
Dik
Zenith
Wnterest
Bluewell
Whirlpool
Amana
Itv
Stafford
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!