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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 2011
Page
5
Local gallery markets Civil War themed works by Mort Kutler and John Paul Strain as part of the Civil War's 150th anniversary. The event features a large exhibit and sale with the artists highlighted as the area’s authorized dealers.
A suspected breach at the Fukushima Daiichi plant escalates the nuclear crisis two weeks after the earthquake and tsunami. Officials report high radioactive water in Units 1 3 and 4, delay in work, and consideration of voluntary evacuations as tens of thousands remain displaced and aid constraints bite.
Local residents at Mercer Mall shared views on keeping West Virginia residents from leaving. Melissa Godfrey of Bluefield cites lack of local opportunities for youth, while Ted Saddler of Montcalm notes his son moved from plant management to mining. He urges more U S manufacturing to cut foreign imports.
Jeff Blevins of Mercer County says state efforts help west end of state but southern West Virginia needs more manufacturing jobs to keep residents. A McDowell County resident and Barbara Click of War stress job opportunities are essential, noting coal mines aren’t for everyone.
Princeton records 3,489 housing units in 2010 with 3,030 occupied and 459 vacant. City official Shumate cites land availability and code enforcement under Bill Buzzo as driving the rise, with expectations for higher housing numbers as development continues.
Campbell Jr. announces bid for Tazewell County Sheriff to run as a Republican. He chairs the Emergency Services Committee and serves on the Regional Jail Authority and county budget panel while holding prior roles as firefighter EMT, state trooper, and Cedar Bluff officer. He holds degrees from Southwest Virginia Community College Bluefield College and Virginia State Police Academy with a DMV driver license quality assurance role testing CDL medicals and auditing training.
Kyle Hurt Jr. of Bluefield Virginia seeks the Republican nomination for the Eastern District Board of Supervisors. He is vice president of MEF COR Inc and MEFCOR Outdoors, chairs multiple community groups including the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival, and serves as vice chair of the Tazewell County Industrial Development Authority. He has led PTA roles, coached Graham High School boys tennis, and is married to Tereasa with two children, Matthew and Kristen. He attends Mt Zion United Methodist Church.
The report notes Bradshaw in McDowell County rising from 289 to 337 residents between 2000 and 2010, with land clearing for new homes and continued growth expected in Princeton. In Mercer County and other areas, Athens and Bramwell declined, Welch lost 277 residents, and Jaeger fell from 358 to 302, reflecting mixed county trends.
Mayor Linda Whalen and Bluefield leaders oppose a proposed gas rate hike claiming higher bills already strain residents and businesses. They call for public hearings, written protests before April 23, and electing PSC members. The company says rate changes await PSC authorization and may shift with hearings. A tariff copy is available at Bluefield Gas Company offices for customers and agents.
The screening opens at 4 30 with 200 seats available for the 6 pm and 7 30 pm showings. Officials from McDowell County and Cobalt Coal attend to promote RememberTheMiners.org backed events and a positive portrayal of coal communities in southern West Virginia.
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