Bluefield lemonade tradition linked to 90 degree days
The Bluefields face possible 90F heat with talk of reviving the lemonade days tradition started by GBCC in 1939. Debbie Maynard notes lemonade boosts local identity and business participation, while Beverly Wellman cites tourism links and retiree appeal. Kwik Kafe funds supplies and volunteers run six booths to share lemonade citywide.
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Train strikes abandoned vehicle near Giles County rail line
A Norfolk Southern train from Bluefield to Roanoke struck an abandoned vehicle parked too close to the tracks on private property in Giles PEMBROKE, Va. There were no injuries as a 165 car, two locomotive consist passed through the vehicle and officials cautioned about rail safety. Trooper Jason Barney aided at the scene.
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Bluefield Va moves to restore quiet zones after whistle disruption
Bluefield Virginia town officials work to reestablish quiet zones at Virginia Avenue Gurney Street and Montrose Street rail crossings after Norfolk Southern whistle bans and FRA mandates caused overnight disturbances. Town Manager Todd Day lines up required paperwork and patience for residents amid the regulatory push.
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Make A Wish trip for Bluefield boy battling leukemia
Four year old Dylan Bailey, in remission after months of chemotherapy for Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia, heads to Florida with family for a Make A Wish journey featuring Disney World and aviation experiences. Grandmother Judi Childress praises Make A Wish volunteers Gwen and Henry Lucion, who helped arrange the trip and wishes for Mercer McDowell and Wyoming counties.
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Princeton China Adoption Seminar At Church Of God
A China adoption seminar at Princeton Church of God in Princeton at 5 p m today will feature Joel and Trinia Miller from Chinese Children Adoption International. They will discuss the international process costs and frequently asked questions and share their testimony about adopting Alaina from China. For information call Melissa Powell at 487 1762.
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Princeton Church of God
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Widowed Persons Club Meeting in Bluefield
The Bluefield area Widowed Persons Club will meet at 4 p.m. Monday in the Social Room of College Avenue Baptist Church at College Avenue and Jefferson Street. Attendees should bring a covered dish. For more information contact the organizer.
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Rodeo Returns to Tazewell Says Dixie Association Event
The 18th annual rodeo at Tazewell Farmer's Livestock Market Arena opens gates at 6 p.m. with events at 8 p.m. sanctioned by the Dixie Rodeo Cowboy Association. Competitions include bareback bronco riding team roping calf roping barrel racing steer wrestling and bull riding. Admission ranges 12 for adults 12 years and up 6 for ages 6 to 11 and free for under 5.
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McDowell County Standoff Questioned Over Warning Shot Claim
Thursday's Daily Telegraph referenced a March 18 standoff where state troopers allegedly fired a warning shot. State police deny using warning shots, stating they do not train or follow such procedures. Trooper J S McCarty commented Friday.
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