Renaissance Theater project eyed for Princeton revival
Princeton area leaders including Todd Boggess Dale East and Chris Clark propose a mixed use theater museum in the Lavon Theater building. Plans call for main stage seating 300 upstairs 40, a film museum the Royal Lavon Museum and a community meeting room funded by donations toward an 800000 dollar baseline budget. The project aims to revive Mercer Street arts, spur downtown economic growth and host events while preserving art deco history. It factors ADA compliance modern lighting digital projection and Dolby sound plus a new role as arts nucleus for the town.
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Crash backs up I-77 traffic near Princeton and Bluefield
A tractor trailer crash left a wreck upright and required a bulldozer to reset it before towing. Southbound I-77 traffic backed up due to rubber necking and reroutes via Rt 460 and Locust Street. Northbound delays eased by 8:45 pm, with a 10 mile Virginia backup reported. multiple fire and rescue crews responded.
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Bluefield State plans campus expansion amid faculty concerns
Bluefield State officials discuss a master plan including a 142 bed residence hall and a four level parking structure while pursuing a USDA grant. Faculty say communication must improve as budget cuts reduce staff and slow information flow.
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