Hollow documentary highlights McDowell County hope
McDowell County residents embrace Hollow a 30 person interactive documentary by Elaine McMillion debuting online as part of West Virginia sesquicentennial celebrations. Local participants aged 9 to 65 tell stories about the area sharing a positive view and calls to rebuild with community effort.
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Hollowthefilm.com
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Mountain Kids STEM Camp June 24 28 in Pounding Mill VA
Mountain Kids STEM Camp will run June 24 to 28 at Clinch River Farms in Pounding Mill. The hands on program uses discovery learning with professional science teachers and volunteers keeping campers engaged. Part of the Great American Backyard Campout by the National Wildlife Federation. Register at www.mtkids.org or call 276-202-Kids. Mountain Kids Inc is a Tazewell County nonprofit.
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Downtown Welch Garage Damaged by 2012 Fire
The first municipally owned parking garage in Welch downtown was damaged when a neighboring building burned in 2012. Despite demolishing the nearby structure, crews saved the garage which dates to 1941. Bluefield concert sponsor First Century Bank hosts Scott Spivey at noon in Chicory Square.
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Residents celebrate West Virginia 150th birthday in Princeton
Local residents commemorated West Virginia’s 150th birthday with a Princeton Public Library party on Mercer Street. The event featured local musicians, refreshments, author signings, crafts, and vendor booths, drawing attendees in WVU attire to celebrate history and community revitalization.
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Mercer Street
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Bragg
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Concord University
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Virginia
SVCC project wins Southwestern Virginia innovation award
A Southwest Virginia Community College project earned the Innovation Award at the SVTC gala for developing the Commonwealths only advanced mobile medical simulator. The June 13 event at Virginia Highlands Community College drew more than 200 attendees, with officials discussing regional job growth in advanced manufacturing.
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Southwest Virginia Community College
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Commonwealth
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Virginia
Collision Closes Giles County Route 100 Near Wabash Road
A two vehicle crash on Route 100 near Wabash Road six miles south of Pearlsburg temporarily closed the road at about 8 p.m. on Thursday. No injuries were reported, and Trooper A C Thompson of the Virginia State Police led the investigation.
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Earisburg
Virginia State Police
Wabash Road
Pearlsburg
A.C. Thompson
Kate Coil
Kcoil
Bottonline
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