Kimball Plea Fails as State Seeks Paving Bridge
McDowell County town of Kimball built a bridge after a flood detoured U S 52 traffic into Norwood Addition. Mayor Robert Stroupe says the state won’t discuss paving. the bridge is sound but requires asphalt work and approach repairs. The town provided $10,000 and the county $4,000 for construction.
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Bluefield State expands McDowell County curriculum to 32 courses
Bluefield State College will expand its McDowell County offerings to at least 32 courses beginning in the fall. Most classes will be at the McDowell County Vocational Technical Center in Welch with some at Keystone and other communities if demand exists. Night courses cover business mining engineering technology general studies and continuing education topics.
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Bluefield State
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Monaco Not Dropping Out Of City Election
Rumors that Bluefield City Board member Angelo Monaco would drop out of the general election are denied. Monaco says he is in the race, seeking a third term after placing seventh in the June 14 primary. Ballots are printed and the potential replacement rule would apply if a top-10 candidate quits.
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Composer Richard Rodgers turns 75 amid family celebration
New York AP reports composer Richard Rodgers marked his 75th birthday with a private party. The King and I cast hosted a backstage gathering with Rodgers and his wife Dorothy. Rodgers began writing at 14 and created over 40 musicals with Hart and Hammerstein, including South Pacific The Sound of Music and Oklahoma.
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Cosell to Deliver Eulogy at Kennedy Funeral Mass
ABC broadcaster Howard Cosell will deliver the eulogy for J. Walter Kennedy former NBA commissioner who died of cancer at 64 in Stamford Connecticut St. Josephs Hospital. Readings will be by Andy Rubustelli of the Giants and Will Reed coach of the Knicks. Mass set for 11 a.m. at St Johns Church.
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