Layoffs Hit Local Plant After Eight-Year Workers Lose Jobs
The Layoffs affected several longtime employees at the Lashmeet area plant. Management explained production will end for veneer in Princeton. Ed Pendleton answered questions, and workers received severance and information. Community leaders expressed regret over job losses and discussed support through Rapid Response and career centers. A meeting is set for June 30 at the Mercer County WORK4WV Career Center to aid displaced workers.
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Princeton
Ed Pendleton
Robinson
Bluefield State College
Doug Freeman
Janet
Davis Street
Kenna Amos
Kamos
Eddie Steele Honored Posthumously For Bluefield Legacy
Eddie Steele, long time Bluefield journalist and promoter, honored with Bulmer Award for career excellence. Tributes describe him as a dean and legendary figure who built civic pride through the coal show and community service. He began in 1922 with the Daily Telegraph and shaped local history with his coal pages column. Survived by wife Nelle and two grandchildren.
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Colley
Bulmer
Steele
Daily Telegraph
Bill Archer
Stuart C. McGehee
Bluefield
Eddie
Samantha Perry
Princeton Times
Jim Terry
Eddie Steele
The
Telegraph
Dan Pochick
Coal Show
Rish Equipment Company
Greater Bluefield
Jimmy Johns
Princeton
Chamber
Bluefield Supply
Richlands
Piedmont Business College
Lynchburg
Col
Lee Long
Clinchfield Coal Company
Clinchfield
Williamson Daily News
San Francisco
San Francisco Bay-area
West Coast
Seattle
Australia
Sydney
Daily News
Nelle
Pat
Rabies vaccination program across multiple states expands
Dreyzehner notes a baited cake vaccine targets raccoons to stop westward rabies spread. The program extends from Ohio to West Virginia and Tennessee. In 2002 Tazewell reported 11 rabid animals. Giles County had a rabid skunk last year. Rabies risks persist. vaccination costs can reach 1000 dollars for the vaccine series and over 500 for RIG, influencing vaccine storage and access.
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Ohio
West Virginia
Tennessee
Dreyzehner
Tazewell
Giles County
Buchanan
Americas
Domestic violence petitions surge as calls rise
Buckner notes 145 petitions served this month amid rising domestic violence calls over seven years. He stresses prevention and shelter resources, while police report details a fatal shooting where Mills was shot in the head with a .38 revolver and Whittaker placed a shotgun in Mills’ hand. Bond hearing: Whittaker had no prior record but had a restraining order violation.
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Buckner
Whittaker
Mills
Circuit Court
Derek Swope
Swope
Doctor Ramdan retires under West Virginia medical board consent
The West Virginia Board of Medicine accepts a consent order with Dr. Ramadan to retire from practice, waive hearings, and report the matter to national databanks. License surrender takes effect Monday, with future licensure requiring proof of competence and patient safety before resuming practice.
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Board of Medicine
Ramadan
West Virginia
Jim Terry
Jterry
Bdtonline
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John Nelson
Sons of Italy
Joe Colosi
Lisa Colosi
Fincastle Country Club
Fred Barkey
West Virginia Humanities Association
A-1
Lashmeet
Lina Huffman
Bluefield Sa Et
Foot Pain Associates
Lenard Horwitz
D.P.M
College Avenue
Athens Road
Ely
KraftMaid
Honda
Yamaha
Suzuki
Kawasaki
Harley - Davidson
S. Harry
Barbara
Edd
Larry
Harley-Davidson
Bland Street, Bluefield, WV
Bluefield Ave
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