West Virginia honors Bluefield Coal Show in legislature
The West Virginia Legislature recognized the Bluefield Coal Show with House Resolution No 13, presented during Mercer County Day. Delegates Marty Gearheart Joe Ellington and John Frazier sponsored the tribute praising the show’s history and its boost to Mercer County and the coal industry. The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce plans for the biennial event to continue, noting its role in introducing new equipment and supporting local tourism and exhibitors.
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Marc Meachum
Chamber
Mercer County
Marty Gearheart
Joe Ellington
John Frazier
Bluefield
West Virginia
Meachum
Route 460 crash probe continues after guardrail failure
Bluefield police investigate a morning collision on Route 460 between a Chrysler PT Cruiser and a Ford F 550 truck. The truck crossed the guardrail and tumbled down an embankment near East Cumberland Road. Three men in the truck were ejected. cruiser driver reported neck pain. Condition of truck occupants unknown.
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East Cumberland Road
A.B. Palmer
Bluefield Police
Joe Wilson
Bluefield Police Department
Ramey Auto Group says FTC case about low res internet ads
The Ramey Auto Group issued a statement asserting unintentional low-resolution internet ads fueled the FTC complaint. The dealership says no consumer complaints were filed, ads were television quality and misinterpreted online, and it will be more vigilant with online postings while maintaining its A BBB rating and customer-first stance.
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FTC
Princeton
Federal Trade Commission
Ramey Auto Group, Inc
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Associated Press
Jimmy Ramey
Ramey Auto Group
Ramey
Chase
Better Business Bureau
Fund drives created for two Conn Weld employees
Two Cabell county men from Conn Weld Industries were seriously injured in a March 5 fire at Princeton area plant. Clarence Worrell Jr. 51 and Bradley Gillespie 42 receive burns and are in Cabell Huntington Hospital burn unit. Funds established at New Peoples Bank and BB&T on Stafford Drive to cover medical travel and daily needs.
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Rinceton — Fund
Conn-Weld Industries Inc
Rick Setser
Kegley Baptist Church
Princeton
Clarence Worrell Jr
Setser
New Peoples Bank
Stafford Drive
Bradley S. Gillespie
Conn-Weld
Bb&t Bank
Worrell
Gillespie
Cabell Huntington Hospital
Cabell County
Clarence Worrell
Police blotter highlights march disturbances and incidents
On March 14 disturbances were investigated at 1915 Maryland Avenue and Augusta Street with no charges. A suspicious person was reported at 500 Cherry Street, and officers advised options. A Lynn Street fight had no charges. A dog without a muzzle on Bluefield Avenue drew a warning ticket. A broken window was mistaken for shots fired at 127 Larch Street. Vehicle vandalism occurred on Hill Street. No one was found at the park during a separate disturbance at Augusta Street.
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Maryland Avenue
Cherry Street
Lynn Street
Bluefield Avenue
Larch Street
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