Mercer County Infrastructure Focus Drives Forward
Mercer County Commission prioritizes infrastructure expansion to extend county water and sewer services to all residents while maintaining a balanced budget. President Joe Coburn, nearing two decades on the board, stresses infrastructure as the key to economic development. Commissioner John Anderson notes revenue timing challenges and emphasizes satisfying employees through prudent fiscal management.
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Lawmakers: It's too late to recover Keystone bank funds
Charleston AP report says former McDowell County bank executive Terry Church and her relatives may keep between 26000 and 221000 as the four year federal fraud statute expired. FDIC seeks ruling from Judge Faber that Church and Billie Jean Cherry embezzled from First National Bank of Keystone and must repay funds after the bank was closed in 1999 following a missing 550 million.
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Billie Jean Cherry
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Regional gas prices dip across Bluefield and nearby towns
A regional price snapshot shows several stations offering regular unleaded below 1.40. Bluefield West Virginia Joy Food Mart lists 1.39, while Bluefield Virginia and Princeton stations match 1.39. Green Valley Go Mart and KO post 1.38, and Tazewell Pop Shop Cargo and Cave outlets offer 1.27 to 1.28. Richlands Double Kwik stations show 1.42, with Landmark on Route 460 at 1.26.
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Bluefield Rotary honors outstanding area leaders
Bluefield physician Dr. William B. Harden received a Paul Harris Fellow award from the Bluefield Rotary Club at a Thursday night installation and awards banquet at Fincastle Country Club. District Gov. Ben Paine presented the honor, noting it was a historic first for the Bluefield club.
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Bill) Harden
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Red Cross review in progress at East River Mountain area
Red Cross leadership confirms an audit requested by the East River Mountain Area chapter to ensure proper operation. The Morgantown based field service manager notes a routine five year rechartering, not evidence of impropriety, with possible organizational changes in Bluefield.
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East River Mountain Area
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Morgantown
Tazewell PSA breaks ground on Abbs Valley water project
The Tazewell County Public Service Authority began a 2.6 million project to serve 238 families in Abbs Valley funded by the Virginia Drinking Water Supply Revolving Fund. It extends about 50 200 feet of water line from Boissevain to Abbs Valley, adds a booster pump station, and a 200 000 gallon storage tank. Bill Rasnick calls it a long-needed initiative reflecting county leadership despite cost.
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Tazewell County Public Service Authority
Virginia Department of Health
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Bill Rasnick
Tazewell County
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