Burke's Garden in Virginia's Four Seasons country explored
Mel Boy photographed Burke's Garden in Tazewell County Virginia after clearing skies. The valley, known as God's Thumb, is Virginia's largest rural historic district noted for its fertile soil and abundant game. Geologist S Scott Keim cites sandstone ridges surrounding the 3100 foot valley with Beartown Mountain at 4770 feet. Burke discovered the garden in 1748 while with Col William Preston surveying. Native Americans long called it The Great Swamp.
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Juvenile faces charges over Tazewell school bomb threat
In Tazewell Va a juvenile petition was filed Friday over a telephone bomb threat to an unidentified school in the area. Sheriff H S Caudill said 17 county schools were duely evacuated as a precaution but no threats to students were found. Commonwealth Attorney Dennis Lee noted possible additional charges as the investigation continues.
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Gilmore approves 466821 funding for Tazewell schools
Gov. Jim Gilmore released 466821 from Virginia Retirement System savings to the Tazewell County School Board starting July 1 to help offset anticipated state funding cuts tied to the budget impasse in Richmond. He acted due to the General Assembly's failure to pass budget amendments.
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Wise reports 12000 gray market video poker devices found in West Virginia
Governor Wise confirms more than 12,000 unregulated gray market video poker machines in stores gas stations bars and private clubs across West Virginia with concentrations in Mercer and McDowell counties. ABCC counts and compiles the locations to show rapid growth of this illegal gambling sector.
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Bracketball Begins Monday A With Luck At stake
A local reader may win $25,000 as Bracketball 2001, a national contest to pick NCAA March Madness winners. Sponsored by Power Points and presented by the Daily Telegraph and other papers, entrants choose winners from 64 teams. Highest points win the prize. entry forms appear Monday and run through Wednesday with a March 14 deadline.
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Mercer voters weigh $21.9 million school bond on Saturday
Mercer County voters face an unusual Saturday election to approve a $21.9 million bond plan that consolidates three elementary schools, adds facilities at Bluefield High and Princeton Senior High, builds a track, classrooms, and band room, and funds improvements across all county schools. Polls open 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the courthouse for a paper ballot. The measure has broad support from civic groups and local business leaders who say the bond will provide opportunities for Mercer County students.
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