Forgotten War Remembered At Korean War Tribute In Princeton
Barbara Hawkins reports on a Memorial Day program in Princeton honoring Korean War veterans with about 300 attendees. U S Sen. Jay Rockefeller sent a message via Charlotte Moreland noting the war’s firsts and sacrifices while he stayed in D C to work on tax policy.
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Veterans Memorial Highway Designation on I-77 and Route 460
Sen Anita Skeens Caldwell announced portions of I-77 from East River Mountain Tunnel to the Princeton intersection with U S 460 and Route 460 to the Virginia line will be named Veterans Memorial Highway. The designation honors men and women who died in wars serving the United States.
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Congress approves sweeping 1.35 trillion tax cut
In a rare bipartisan push Republicans and moderate Democrats pass a 1.35 trillion over ten years aimed at broad tax relief. President Bush hails the move as a historic victory though the party loses Senate control. The plan lowers income tax rates, extends breaks for married couples, phases out estate taxes, and doubles the child tax credit to 1000 dollars over the decade.
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City Board election schedule lines up 13 candidates
Bluefield voters will cast ballots June 5 to fill all five City Board seats. Polls open 6 30 a m and close 7 30 p m. Voters in three districts choose from candidates on two ballots with the at large slate listing all 13 names and a district ballot divided among the districts. If the top at large vote getter also wins a council seat, the at large seat goes to the second place at large finisher.
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Drema Shireman
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Sunny weather boosts Bluefield Mountain Festival crowds
The clear skies and warm temps drew thousands to the Comcast Mountain Festival in Bluefield. Sharon Borich, vice chairman of the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce special projects division, called the weather wonderful and said prayers were answered. The event began with a wet, cool start.
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Refunds and future rewards from new tax package planned
Americans will begin receiving refunds this summer as the Treasury starts checks. First-year refunds cap at 300 dollars for individuals, 500 for single parents, 600 for married couples, reflecting a 10 percent rate on the first 6000 dollars of income. Bruce Josten comments on rapid economic boost.
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Gas prices dip across Bluefield Princeton region
Regionwide price checks list Bluefield W V Joy Food Store at 1.51 for regular and 1.59 for unleaded plus. Bluefield Va Tim s U S Route 460 at 1.45 regular and 1.65 super. Corner Mart and Food City at 1.45 regular and 1.53 unleaded plus. Tazewell Town Express Mart at 1.44 regular and 1.54 unleaded plus. Princeton Pilot Food Mart Rogers Street at 1.49 regular.
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