Worker injured on AEP power line project in Virginia
An employee for a contractor on American Electric Power's 765 kV line from Wyoming County to Jacksons Ferry, Va., fell about two feet while assembling a tower in the Tazewell/Bland county area. He was flown to Bristol Regional Medical Center after medic teams staffed a landing zone at Voice of Praise Church.
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Springville
American Electric Power
Wyoming County
Jacksons Ferry
Tazewell
Bland County
Tom Shiflett
Kansas City
Par
Shiflett
Rocky Mountains
Jim Hardy
Bluefield
Voice of Praise Church
U.S. Route 19
Med Flight
Hardy
Tommy Carroll
Carroll
Bristol Regional Medical Center
Camp Joy restoration aims to reopen after delays
Luefield Virginia report notes Camp Joy, serving economically disadvantaged children since 1955, remains closed for now due to sewage concerns. CVCA volunteers have renovated structures, with funding from Lilies of the Field and local groups, as the focus shifts to restoration ahead of a limited reopening. A July 4 to 9 thrift store fundraiser in North Tazewell supports the project, with proceeds aiding Camp Joy and volunteers urged to contact CVCA for involvement.
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Luefield
Camp Joy
Susan White
Camp Joy Committee
Clinch Valley Community Action
Tazewell County
CVCA
Salvation Army
White
Tazewell
Welch
Richlands
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Bluefield board pledges teamwork to aid city future
Bluefield’s newly elected Board of Directors vows harmony after a contentious mayoral term. Returning members James Bailey II and Garry Moore, plus new directors Linda Whalen and Pete Sarver, stress cooperative goals to stabilize Bluefield’s direction and set clear short and long term plans.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Board of Directors
Ron Crabtree
James F
Jim” Bailey II
Crabtree
Garry Moore
Deb Sarver
Pete
Linda Whalen
Bailey
Pete Sarver
Moore
Whalen
Sedgewood timbering bid denied by Bluefield council
The Bluefield planning commission unanimously urged denial of a Conditional Use Permit for Mullican Lumber to harvest on a 90 acre Sedgewood tract. Residents warned of water runoff, erosion, and safety impacts, while Mullican offered bonds and controls. City council endorsed the commission, citing harm to adjacent properties and nonconformance with residential estate zoning.
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Bluefield
Planning Commission
Mullican Lumber Company
Mullican Lumber
Larry Zingale
Sedgewood
Syed Ahmad
Keith Norman
Sedgewood Subdivision
Jay Johnson
Quail Drive
Donna Kelley
Kelley
Bill King
Blue Ridge Wood Products
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Boltonline.com
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LocalNet.com
Cluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
Bluefield, WV
Fenton
Lee Middleton
Willow Tree Angels
Yankee Candles
NEW
Graham
Virginia Ave
Chevrolet
Cadillac
Chaar
Sara Helmadollar
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
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