BC student Missy Baines wins 2014 Shott Excellence in Media award
Bluefield College senior Missy Baines received the 2014 Shott Excellence in Media student award at the 15th annual Media Appreciation Luncheon in Shott Hall. Baines, a 3.9 GPA art and graphic communications major and Lady Rams soccer player, credited BC staff for recognizing her work as a photographer, designer, and social media contributor. The event honored alumni Jason Reed and noted Tammie Toler’s absence due to illness.
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Mercer County approves 200000 grant for emergency radio tower
Mercer County Commission approved a 200000 Homeland Security grant to finish a communications tower on Elgood Mountain to boost public safety radio coverage for first responders in Mercer, Monroe, Summers, and Raleigh Counties. The tower lacks cellular service and aims to enhance interop with the SIRN system.
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Bramwell Hosts Open House Weekend Kickoff Blues and Bluegrass
Bramwell invites regional visitors for an open house on May 2-3 to launch the 2014 tourism season. A staff-led schedule includes a Friday 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Business After Hours at the Coal Heritage Tour Center, and a Blues and Bluegrass on the Bluestone Festival with guests Chucky Ray Lilly Barry Bowman George Sitler and more. Saturday features Bramwell native Melvin Goins with Goins Brothers ties, a Dillon Sisters appearance, and a G Scale steam engine model display. Free admission both days with food available and a 3 p.m. bluegrass concert on Saturday. For details call 304-248-7114 or town of Bramwell frontier net.net.
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New River College Board Set Meeting in Summersville
Beckley officials report the New River Community and Technical College Board of Governors will meet at 6 p.m. today in the Commons Area at the Nicholas County Campus 6101 Webster Road Summersville.
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Princeton Rescue Squad Donates Two Vehicles to Police
The Princeton Rescue Squad donated two ambulances to the West Virginia State Police Princeton Detachment and the Princeton Police Department Tuesday afternoon. State police and Princeton police will be able to use both vehicles as a mobile command unit and crime scene unit, according to Princeton Police Chief John Howell.
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Mass euthanasia at Mercer County Shelter prompts editor’s column
In 2011 Bluefield Daily Telegraph, Editor Samantha Perry notes a shelter volunteer alleging county commissioners were told to wipe the slate clean. Commissioner Jay Mills denies making the statement, disputing the claim within the same column.
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Maintenance delays for Bluefield mobile veterans clinic
The Veterans mobile clinic will depart Bluefield today for maintenance on the clinic and bus. It is expected to return to Bluefield by Monday or Tuesday, according to local veterans advocate Al Hancock.
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