Fire in Bluefield House Investigated as Suspicious Origin
Bluefield officials probe a fire at 1200 Heatherwood Road reported at 4:40 a.m. It fully involved the bedroom and bath area, with a broken door upon arrival. Approximately 25 percent of the structure burned, smoke and water damage widespread. Detective Tom Helton leads the inquiry with the fire marshal, about 15 firefighters responding.
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Bluefield College Hosts Bluefield Challenge Day
Bluefield College in Virginia invites prospective students to a March 19 event starting with 10:30 a.m. registration. The day includes campus tours, a majors fair, lunch, Praise Singers performances, academic advising, class pre-registration for fall 2005, student organizations fair, and musical entertainment. An intercollegiate baseball game vs Union College Kentucky ends the day around 5 p.m. Women’s soccer tryouts run 9 to 10:30 a.m. before registration. Contact BC PR at 276-326-4212 or 800-872-0175 ext 212.
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Prisons Project Moves Forward in Welch Pocahontas
A new 1,025 bed state prison planned for Pocahontas in the Big Vein area is slated to begin construction this month, creating about 350 local jobs during a two year build and immediate opportunities for residents to join the correctional work force. Officials also eye McDowell County for a proposed federal prison at Indian Ridge Industrial Park Welch with a 1,152 inmate facility potentially generating over 350 jobs mainly for local residents.
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Senate acts on inmate bills and jail inspections
The Senate advanced five prison related measures including creating a financial responsibility program for inmates, changing parole procedures, and criminalizing assaults on corrections staff. A bill ending $500 rewards for returning escaped convicts passed 30 to 1, while a jail inspection bill drew protest and was held for study. No driver points were affected by a DMV policy.
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Pocahontas Historic Restoration Plan Outlined
Community leaders outline goals for Pocahontas to stabilize the Pocahontas Company Store and restore multiple sites. Plans include an interpretive rail trail to Bluestone Junction, a Pocahontas to Bramwell tourist train, a church roof, station repairs, and a marketing plan to promote local heritage. Funding needs cited range from 10 000 to 75 000 dollars.
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Town Hall Remake Aims to Steady Flood Response
Town leaders discuss replacing the old Town Hall with a new facility in Leatherwood Development to better handle floods. Boucher recalls the previous hall flooding and even boating through the auditorium on three occasions. Mayor Harris views the new site as a 50 year anchor for future growth and community activity.
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New Town Hall to Anchor Leatherwood Development
Mayor Don Harris envisions a 50 year main building for Leatherwood Development to spur activity. The completed Town Hall will house most town offices except the treasurer’s office and will boost accessibility with a bus service to the south side of U.S. Route 460. Alyesha Asghar at aasghar bottonline.com for details.
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