Hero's legacy spans World War II valor and service
The late soldier born in Coeburn Virginia in 1922 earned the Distinguished Service Cross for leading a tank destroyer assault on Lay St Christopher Hill in 1944 and later entered Achain France solo to aid his platoon before continuing service through the Pacific and European theaters with honors including the Bronze Star and Combat Infantry Badge.
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Staff Sergeant Spurrier Memorial Unveiling in Princeton Museum
July 2 ceremony at Those Who Served Museum in the Memorial Building Princeton to unveil the Staff Sergeant Junior Spurrier Memorial. Spurrier earned the Medal of Honor March 27 1945 and later faced legal troubles before his death in 1984. Local leaders organized Hero’s Day in Bluefield aiding a 5000 dollar War Bond collection. The event drew an estimated 25000 to 30000 people.
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Capitol campus in need of major repairs and staff boost
Cap itol complex faces widespread maintenance failures as Building 3 heating and cooling collapse and wallpaper torn by custodial activity. Oliverio and Ferguson press for 17 more staff, new specialists, and a $1 million yearly budget to upgrade systems and restore normal operations amid past scandals.
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Pets ordinance compliance urged amid roaming problem
A veterinary note states an animal must be medically unfit for a procedure and a city rule allows citation dismissal if the permit rules are followed within 30 days. Residents like Ginny Hill urge compliance to curb widespread abandoned animals roaming Bluefield, with city officials and police seeking solutions. Adria Hairston at ahairston bottonline.com.
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