Tajikistan visitors learn about American business in Bluefield
Three Tajikistan delegates visited Norfolk Southern in Bluefield to learn about U S business, grants, and nonprofit funding through the Freedom Support Grant program. They met with Bill Carper and Marc Meachum, discussed entrepreneurship, and asked about profitable companies. They toured local facilities and will meet USDA staff in Princeton before flying home.
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Luefield
Tajikistan
Bill Carper
Norfolk Southern Railway
Princeton Avenue
Carper
Marc Meachum
Greater Bluefield
U.S. State Department
Ranohan Isoeva
Samad A. Rizoev
Mahmadullo A. Nosirov
Yovon Hakumat
Meachum
Microsoft
Wal-Mart
Troyan
Sam
Walton
Wal- Mart
Rocky Gap
Rodger Woodrum
Woodrum
Center For International Understanding
Bluefield State College
Mercer County
Virginia Tech Cooperative Extension
Tazewell
Tazewell County
Internet
Community Action
Southwestern
W. Va
Bluefield
W.va
Department of Health and Human Resources
Graham Middle School
U.S. Department of Agriculture
Farm Service Agency
Princeton
USDA
Isoeva
Nosirov
Rizoev
Kenna Amos
Kamos
Bottonline
Body of missing fisherman identified in New River tragedy
In Pearlsburg Virginia a body recovered Wednesday from the New River has been identified as Ty Hodges 36 of Vinton and one of two missing fishermen since March 7. Hodges and John Wagner 50 of Roanoke disappeared after clinging to an overturned boat near Ripplemead. Rescue crews noted the body surfaced downstream near Celanese Bridge and a helicopter will resume search for Wagner.
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Pearlsburg
New River
Susi Venuti
Ty Hodges
Vinton
State Medical Examiner
Roanoke
Hodges
John Wagner
Ripplemead
Norfolk Southern Railway
Celanese Bridge
Giles County Rescue Squad
Steve Davis
Norfolk Southern
Mercer commission honors Clark with resolution
Mercer County Commission approved a resolution honoring Theresa B. Brownie Clark for lifelong service to Mercer County. The Princeton resident, wife of Andy Clark, died Jan. 20 en route to CAMC after a short illness. The ceremony at Andy Clark Ford included family, county officials, and Clark’s extensive community roles.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Theresa B. “Brownie” Clark
Clark
Andrew L
Andy” Clark
Andy Clark Ford
Charleston Area Medical Center
Commission
Joe Coburn
Karen Disibbio
Andy Clark
Vicky Reed
Rudy Jennings
Terry Graham
Drew
George ‘Scooter’ Clark
Mrs. Clark
West Virginia University Alumni Association
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
Theresa B. ‘Brownie
Coburn
Brownie
Theresa Clark
Clark Realty Company
North Carolina
Mercer County Humane Society
Mercer County Chamber of
Mercer County Commission
Drew Clark
George Clark
Terri Graham
Mr. Clark
Theresa ‘Brownie’ Clark
Powerball winner in West Virginia prompts local buzz
Wednesday's Powerball drawing produced a $ jackpot with numbers 10 28 31 40 52 Powerball 41 and Play 5. The winning ticket was bought at Food Mart in southern West Virginia where owners Carolyn and Dan Akers will receive 100000 if the prize is claimed or after 180 days if not. Store staff report a surge of calls and interest from customers, including speculation about the winner and potential purchases, while officials review security tapes for identification.
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Shirley
Charleston
Food Mart
Carolyn
Dan Akers
Lottery
Nancy Bulla
West Virginia
Akers
Hank Neal
Bluefield
John Payne
Payne
Gina Bolt
Bolt
Buddy Vanover
Vanover
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Whittaker
Hurricane
Robert Cogar
Point Marion
Morgantown
Bulla
James Graves
Maybeury
McDowell County
District of Columbia
U.S. Virgin Islands
Bottonline.com
Yellow ribbons surge as Bluefield area backs troops
Bluefield area embraces Yellow Ribbon displays with florists selling out. Businesses, clubs, and city leaders push Project Safe Return to honor U S soldiers in Iraq. Ron Davis donates ribbon proceeds to Red Cross fund. his son serves in the 2nd Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division.
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Michelle Evans
Roller Floral Company
Bluefield
Teddy Ann Gearheart
Graham Floral
Gearheart
Deliah Lusk
Jo-Anne Fabrics & Crafts
Bluefield Florist
Alabama
Tues
Ron Davis
American Red Cross Fund
U.S
Ron Jr
Iraq
Baghdad
Bluewell
GFWC _ Bluewell
Wisde
Cindy Sheets
Bob Perkinson
Kenna Amos Ati Kamos
Mystery Powerball jackpot winner in Bluefield WV
The Blue Flash Food Mart on Cumberland Road, Bluefield, hosts a mystery Powerball winner worth 62.4 million. The ticketholder has 180 days to claim the prize, choosing between installments or a 33.6 million lump sum. The ticket was an easy pick and was the sole nationwide jackpot winner on Wednesday. West Virginia has seen multiple big wins this year, adding to a 472 million statewide jackpot total since 1998.
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Blue Flash Food Mart
Cumberland Road
Bluefield
Lottery
Nancy Bulla
West Virginia
Bulla
Andrew Jack
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John Nelson
Mercer Commission
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