Early pollen surge in Virginias signals sneezes ahead
In Bluefield Virginia this spring, milder warmth prompts residents to stow winter wear while pollen arrives early. Dr. Donald W. Asbury notes tree pollens from willow to birch appear by late March, with grass following by late April to May. He tracks daily pollen counts and offers remedies from OTC meds to immunotherapy.
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Bluefield
Virginias
Donald W. Asbury
Asbury
Police investigate morning hit and run on Route 20
GLENWOOD WV State Police are investigating a hit and run on Route 20 in the morning. Trooper J C Teubert said the incident happened at 9 47 am when an older gray Nissan pulled out of a Shell station and struck another vehicle. The victim reported both cars returned to the lot before the other driver left. The damaged Nissan was seen with extensive front end damage and the case remains under investigation.
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Glenwood
West Virginia
J.C. Teubert
Princeton
Route 20
Concord recital today at Athens Fine Arts Auditorium
Concord University Music Department presents a general recital at 4 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium located in the Alexander Fine Arts Building in Athens. For information call 304 384 5101 or 304 384 5275.
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Concord
Athens
Concord University
Fine Arts
Alexander Fine Arts
Crochet Knitting Club Meets Tonight at PPL Princeton
The Princeton Public Library hosts a crochet and knitting club gathering from 6 to 8 p.m. today. New members are welcome, regardless of experience, and all hand crafts are encouraged. For information call 304-487-5045.
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PPL
Princeton
Princeton Public Library
Bluefield warns on 2011 electronics disposal ban
Bluefield residents must not place electronics in regular trash due to a 2011 West Virginia law banning devices such as microwave ovens televisions and computers from landfills. Special pickups cost 15 dollars for the first item and 12 dollars for each additional item with 3 dollars of the fee covering city expenses.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Melanie Farmer
City of
Mercer County
City Hall
Roger St
Princeton
U.S. Route 460
Green Valley
State
County aims for annual job expo after fairs in Bluefield and Richlands
Tazewell County officials report about 275 people attended two countywide job fairs, one in Bluefield and one in Richlands, as they push to recruit businesses and connect job seekers with employers. They plan an annual career expo and continue marketing the Bluestone Business and Technology Park while assisting tenants at the former Bluefield Beverage site.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Jim Spencer
Bluefield
Richlands
Spencer
Pyott-Boone Electronics
Bluestone
Bluefield Beverage
Princeton Court Briefs Highlight Guilty Pleas and Sentences
In Mercer County Circuit Court Judge William Sadler and Judge Omar Aboulhosn heard multiple cases this week. Kerry Thornton of Princeton received 1 to 5 years for conspiracy to deliver a schedule controlled substance, while Kenneth Meeks of Bluefield drew six months and one day for misdemeanor conspiracy. Tracy Akers of Princeton had sentencing delayed for evaluation after a felony attempt to possess with intent to deliver controlled substances. Melinda Lawrence of Princeton was sentenced 1 to 5 years with probation suspended. Danny Wolford of Bluefield pleaded guilty to felony breaking and entering and faces sentencing May 7. In the Aboulhosn court, Teresa Clower of Bluefield pleaded guilty to felony delivery of a controlled substance with sentencing April 23, while Jason Varney of Princeton and Triel Gore of Princeton each pleaded guilty to felony conspiracy to commit burglary and felony delivery of a controlled substance and will be sentenced May 21. Tommy Mack Small of Orlando pleaded guilty to grand larceny and is set for May 21.
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William Sadler
Kerry Thornton
Princeton
Kenneth Meeks
Bluefield
Tracy Akers
Anthony Correction Center
Melinda Lawrence
Danny Wolford
Omar Aboulhosa
Teresa Clower
Jason Varney
Triel Gore
Tommy Mack Small
Orlando
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