Bluefield Names New Playground Fun Zone A Kids Contest
Bluefield replaces the 30 year Yakkity Yak playground in city park with a new Fun Zone. City Manager Cecil Marson says reconstruction is ahead of schedule with a target finish by July 6. Students from Bluefield Primary and Bluefield Intermediate submitted names and ideas, with community leaders praising the effort.
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Hearing set on West Virginia election results challenge
West Virginia senator Chandler Swope filed a challenge to the Republican primary results in seven Mingo County precincts after losing to Craig Hart. A hearing is scheduled for 9 a.m. July 18 at the Mingo County Courthouse to challenge all votes in those precincts.
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Mercer County to Demolish More Dilapidated Structures
Mercer County plans a new batch of 50 dilapidated structures for demolition. The grant program, funded by a 1.5 million state DEP award in 2023, supports residents unable to afford demolitions and was discussed by Lori Mills to the Mercer County Commission.
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Calvary United Church hosts summer learning program in Bluefield
Tara Wyatt reports on Calvary United Church in Bluefield offering a four week after school summer program led by four certified teachers and an assistant. Field trips include Bluefield art gallery, theater, and city park. Volunteers like Deidra Smith emphasize engaging, nontraditional learning to prevent summer learning loss. Ten children attended the first sessions, allowing more one on one instruction and bonding opportunities.
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