Rain shifts to sun after severe storm hits Princeton area
Torrential rains and strong winds eased to sunlight late Tuesday as the U.S. Weather Service warned of cooler temps and lingering showers today and Thursday. Downed trees and damaged utility poles were blamed on the storm, with See reports of downed trees on Nemours, Simmons River Road, Bluestone Road, Rock River Road, Ceres Hollow Road, Red Oak Ridge, Bluewell, Littlesburg, Beckley Road, Oakvale, Spanishburg, and parts of Bluefield and Princeton. No floods were reported though waterways rose as the ground remained saturated.
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U.S. Weather Service
Division of Highways
Buddy
Campbell
Nemours
Simmons River Road
Bluestone Road
Rock River Road
Ceres Hollow Road
Red Oak Ridge
Bluewell
Littlesburg
Beckley Road
Oakvale
Spanishburg
Bluefield
Brushfork
Four Seasons
Virginias
Drain could save Oakvale offices
Oakvale faces flood damage after heavy rains in Mercer County. Town officials say a drainage project could reduce recurring inundation of the post office and town hall, now surrounded by water. Councilman Jack Thomas notes water returns after pumping. land adjoining the hall is owned by Norfolk Southern Railroad, limiting drainage options. Mayor Mary Nelson reports the post office had to close as water surrounded the building.
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Oakvale
Mercer County
Oakvale Town Hall
Jack Thomas
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Thomas
Mary Nelson
Regional Gas Prices Show Slight Dips Across Towns
A snapshot of Tuesday fuel prices lists several low figures in Bluefield and nearby towns. Stations such as Tim's, Kollege Mart, Short Stop, Town Express Mart, SuperTest America Joy, and others in Bluefield Va Tazewell Va Princeton and Green Valley display regular unleaded around 1.44 to 1.49 dollars, unleaded plus near 1.53 to 1.58, and super unleaded near 1.60 to 1.68 dollars, with minor question marks on some figures.
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Bluefield
Tim’s
U.S. Highway
Kollege Mart
Tazewell
Town Express Mart
America Joy
Ron
Princeton
Go-Mart
Green Valley
GED graduates mark milestone at PikeView High School
More than 40 Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning students received General Educational Development diplomas in a ceremony at PikeView High School. GED speaker Pam Abston noted the upcoming changes to the test in 2002 while graduates like Scotty Shorter and Brian Young spoke of new career plans and the value of completing the diploma.
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Ardner
PikeView High School
Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning
Scotty Shorter
Princeton
Shorter
GED
Brian Young
Pam Abston
State Department of Education
Abston
Carrie Blake
Cathy Brock
Janet Conner
Marsha Farley
Tera Farley
Linda Fitzwater
Virginia Harmon
Mountain Festival Weather Keeps Rainy Tradition Alive
BLUEFIELD Scattered thunderstorms greeted the James H. Drew Exposition opening as rain lore surrounds the Comcast Mountain Festival. Kyle Hurt of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce notes rain is typical for the carnival and villagers adjust planting to the town’s arrival. He recalls mixed weeks but occasional sunny weekends accompany the festival.
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Galena Wilson
James H. Drew
Galena
Kick More
Danielle Taylor
Nikkei Wilson
Bluefield
Kyle Hurt
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
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