Virginia hit by 15 confirmed tornadoes in outbreak
Virginia emergency officials confirm 15 tornadoes from a recent outbreak across Washington and Halifax counties. Five dead, at least 75 hurt, and more than 425 structures damaged or destroyed. Power restoration by Appalachian Power expected by Monday. EF0 to EF2 and one EF with winds up to 165 mph reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Weather Service
Washington
Halifax
Ing
Appalachian Power
Thomas H Mack celebrated 89th birthday in Bluefield
Family and friends gathered at Westwood Health Care Center on April 26 to honor Thomas H Mack of Bluefield for his 89th birthday. A Mercer County native born in Hiawatha, he served in World War II and later worked as a yard brakeman for the N and W Railway. The reunion included members of the Genoa Park Central Reunion Committee and longtime associates, with Kentucky Fried Chicken and beans shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Thomas H. Mack
Westwood Health Care Center
Mack
Mercer County
Hiawatha
Genoa High School
Bluefield State College
U.S. Army
Iran
Norfolk & Western Railway
N&w
United Transportation Union
West Virginia State Supreme Court of Appeals
West Virginia Human Rights
Mack and
F. Trigg Jr
Barbara Smith
Charles Thompson
Mr. Mack
Genoa Park Central
Ellis Ray Williams
USS. Army
Albert Clark
Mt. Zion Baptist Church
Doug Carter
Ora Johnson
Masonic Lodge
Grace
Ergie Smith
E. Ray Williams
Grace Thompson
Lincoln and Lincoln’s Inaugural Address on Secession and Equality
The excerpt recalls Lincoln’s 1857 Peoria stance on equality and freedom, stating that all men are created equal and slavery is immoral. It notes secession threats after Lincoln’s 1861 election, his inaugural appeal to countrymen, and the aim to preserve the Union amid looming war. The passage ends mid thought with a reference to a fellow citizen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Thomas Jefferson
America
Missouri
Dred Scott
U.S. Supreme Court
Lincoln
Ian
Peoria
Severn
Food Fight fuels Bluefield Graham High food drive
Bluefield and Graham High Schools compete in the 2011 Greater Bluefield Food Fight to collect nonperishable foods for local pantries through May 13, co sponsored by United Way of the Virginias and the National Association of Letter Carriers Local 880. Donations drive to May 16 winner announcement, with May 14 mail carrier pickup for non school donors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluefield
Graham
Greater Bluefield
United Way of
Virginias
National Association of Letter Carriers
Michelle Williams
United Way of the
Williams
Graham High
Bluefield High School
Cumberland Road
Feed America
Kate Coil
Keotl
Bottonline
Princeton Offers Low Cost Water and Sewer Line Insurance
Princeton residents will receive offers for a Service Line Warranty program providing protection against breaks or leaks in water and sewer lines from the meter to homes. The plan costs $4.50 per month and covers line repairs up to $4,000, with no cost to the city. it is administered by Service Line Warranties of America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Dewey Russell
America
Pipestem and Concord Volunteers Restore Brush Creek Falls Park
Pipestem State Park teams with Concord University volunteers to revitalize Brush Creek Falls State Park. Crews repaired a picnic shelter roof, improved landscaping, and planned trail and interior work to address years of neglect at the small park featuring a picnic shelter and a waterfall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brush Creek
Pipestem State Park
Concord University
Brush Creek Falls State Park
Dave Caplinger
Pipestem
Brush Creek Falls
Concord
Caplinger
Princeton Bicycle Rodeo Offers Safety Education Day
The Princeton Fire Department hosts its Second Annual Bicycle Rodeo and Safety Education on Saturday May 7 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Princeton Municipal Building 100 Courthouse Road with an obstacle course and free helmet giveaways for ages 6 to 10. Sponsors include WV Governor's Highway Safety Program Princeton Police Department and Princeton Community Hospital. Contact Charlie Cray at 304-487-5017 or princetonfire yahoo.com for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Princeton
Princeton Fire Department
Courthouse Road
Princeton Police Department
Princeton Community Hospital
Charlie Cray
Princetonfire
Yahoo.com
Also Mentioned on This Page
Weather Service
Virginia
Glade Spring
Virginia Department of Emergency Management
Thomas Mack
Toler
Clinton, Md
Bill Archer
Barcher
Pasi Alua
Oema
Pipestem, CA
State Park
PFD
South Carolinas
Seinen Ates
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!