Jackpot reaches 200 million in Big Game draw
In Bluefield Virginia retailers anticipate a rush as the Big Game jackpot tops 200 million this Friday. The multi state lottery covers Virginia Georgia Illinois Maryland Massachusetts Michigan and New Jersey. The prior record 197 million went to a Massachusetts woman. Juanita Gallagher at Westgate Short Stop Bluefield notes sales above 2700 dollars.
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Flood victims share stories from Mercer County hearing
At a two hour public hearing at the courthouse Mercer County residents spoke of flood memories from 1995 and 1996. They described yard swamp conditions with snakes and pests, rapid river flooding and sewage overflows near the treatment plant. Corps of Engineers officials and local leaders outlined a countywide feasibility study begun by Mercer County to address stream vegetation, drainage, alignment and development impacts, with more hearings planned in 2001 and a two year study timeline.
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Tazewell landfill enters phase three construction
Tazewell County's 13 million landfill project moves into phase three. Engineer Henry Murray says the third phase will cost about 1 million and cover 9 to 10 acres, with bids due after fall or winter advertising and construction possible in spring 2001.
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Northfork Blue Demons to become a film and documentary
Northfork High School Blue Demons, led by Jennings Boyd, won eight consecutive state titles from 1974 to 1981, a national record still standing. A film crew plans a documentary on Northfork and McDowell County with a feature movie to follow, aiming for completion by next March amid plans to interview residents and revisit the town’s basketball legacy.
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Twain wins entertainer of the year at ACM Awards
Shania Twain was named entertainer of the year at the 35th Academy of Country Music Awards in Universal City. The Dixie Chicks won group and album prizes for Fly, while Lonestar’s Amazed was named best song. Faith Hill and Tim McGraw each took Vocalist of the Year awards, and Hill won top video for Breathe. Clint Black and Lisa Hartman Black won Vocal Event of the Year.
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