Above average warmth expected into early spring in Bluefield
Bluefield area forecaster Charles Owens reports temperatures will rise into the low 70s today with highs mid-70s anticipated midweek. Normal mid-March highs are in the mid-50s and lows in the mid-30s, and the seven day outlook shows 15 to 20 degrees above normal highs and 20 to 25 degrees above normal lows. Spring arrives March 20 but is forecast to begin with a warm spell and daily fluctuations remain possible.
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Bluefield
Dennis Sleighter
National Weather Service
Blacksburg
Sleighter
Charles Owens
Cowens
Richlands honors annual Distinguished Citizen recipients
Dr. Mark Estepp president of the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce and Martha F. Hurst 2011 Distinguished Citizen of the Year pose with Dr. John Willis a longtime Richlands chiropractor. Randall Albert COO with CONSOL Energy is the featured banquet speaker.
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Mark Estepp
Richlands Area
Richlands honors Martha Hurst 2011 Distinguished Citizen
Martha F Hurst received the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce 2011 Distinguished Citizen of the Year award at the chamber banquet. She leads community projects including backpack programs for hungry children, restoring a railroad foreman's house, and collaborating with Crab Orchard Museum and Richlands First United Methodist Church. Dr John C Willis, longtime local chiropractor, was also recognized for retirement after 35 years in Richlands.
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Ichlands
Richlands Area
Chamber
Gene
Hurst
Richlands
VDOT
Virginia Department of Transportation
Pisgah
Richlands First United Methodist Church
Princeton Council hears concerns on Mercer Street downtown
The Princeton City Council discussed public safety and economic development on Mercer Street and downtown Princeton. Barbara Hawkins urged more police presence and criticized a new city hall while Jim Parks pushed property upkeep and revitalization. Council also approved B O tax changes, a tractor bid, restroom upgrades, new police candidates, a condemnation notice, seven funding projects, a boundary adjustment for Oakvale Road, and financial reports with donations to local schools.
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Princeton
Mercer Street
Barbara Hawkins
Pam Hawkins
Hawkins
Council
Jim Parks
Harrison Street
Parks
Wayne Shumate
Shumate
Patricia
Pat” Wilson
Wilson
Kenneth Clay
B&o
City Public Works Department
Conn’s Service Center, Inc
Chris Stanley
Recreation Center
Jimm Norman
Norman
Barger
Stafford Drive
Oakvale Road
Princeton Church of God
Stanley
Princeton High School
PikeViewue School
Kate Collat Keoil
Salvation Army renovates gym to aid youth in Bluefield
Salvation Army leaders in Princeton report high demand for Christmas toys clothing and utility assistance. Capt Jerry Lester says renovation of the Bluefield gym aims to provide a free games room with basketball volleyball and tennis offerings and host tournaments with community support.
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Princeton
Salvation Army
Social Services
Sara Keys
Keys
Bluefield Salvation Army
Jerry Lester
Lester
Salivation Army
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Princeton City Council
Bobby Engisis
Bobbbyenglish Bic
Bmonline
Greater
Julie Mills
All Squared Away, LLC
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Lana Pentasseantia— le Taine
Cops
Pam Carter
CBS
Fox 59
Barbara Fuller
Balancing Your Life
Southwest Virginia Community College
Toni Mayo
Jeanne Tylor
OMT
Wee
Deraniis
Seriado
Slene
IWV
Association For Justice
the Law
Visa
MasterCard
American Express
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commone P.O
Bluefieldchamber.com
Four Seasons
Rod
Nety Peto
Rocky Gap
Beltone Hearing Aid Center
Main Street
Priceton
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