Tragedy prompts renewal of dangerous road fix near Lorton Lick
A long unsafe intersection at the end of Route 71 near Montcalm and Duhling claimed two nursing students from Bluefield State College, Anna Shrader and Pam Ball. The embankment blocked views, causing frequent crashes until heavy equipment finally removed it. AAA urged action on risky interchanges nationwide. Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph managing editor.
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph Staff List and Quote
The article lists newsroom editors including Samantha Perry Thomas A Colley and executive and city editors. It ends with a biblical quotation about faith and endurance: Abba Father all things are possible unto thee take away this cup from me nevertheless not what I will but what thou wilt.
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Southwest Virginia Lands $4.9 Million in Economic Aid
Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority funds two Buchanan County projects at Buchanan Information Park in Grundy. Norton Pepsi Cola Bottling buys a Wardell Industrial Park site in Tazewell for warehousing and distribution. A $1.04 million grant funds a new Virginia Employment Commission customer contact center at the Buchanan site, and a $2.09 million loan supports a 30 000 square foot expansion there. The effort aims to create high quality jobs and spur regional growth.
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Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority
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Pepsi Cola
Tazewell County
Beer at Bowen Provokes Bluefield Faithful Letter
Jean Waters of Bluefield West Virginia writes that beer at Bowen will bring big problems and calls for Christians to stand up. She recalls supporting Bluefield Orioles since 1958 and hosting players, condemns beer sales, and warns of divine judgment. She cites Madelyn O Hara removing school prayer and urges action on community values.
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Bluefield Orioles
Community Baptist Mission
Madelyn O'Hara
Families gain support at Bluefield Elks Family Day
Susan Gullion writes of a Marine family left behind during deployments, inspired by a neighborly hug with blueberry pie. The Bluefield Elks Club hosts a June 28 Family Support Day at the lodge with cookout swimming and fellowship, aiding 304th MP Company families based near Ft. Stewart and beyond.
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