Festival draws strong crowd at Comcast Mountain Festival
Attendance across the Bluefield festival exceeded expectations with visitors from the region exploring the event. Comcast officials praised the turnout, noting high interest in the jazz concert and positive comments as fans inquired about tickets. The beach party and ongoing activities promised continued excitement today.
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Festival Amid Rain Draws Bluefield Crowd
Public enjoys the Comcast Mountain Festival despite threatening skies and a shower. Visitors browse vendor booths, ride the James H. Drew Carnival, and Lions Club eye tests mark the event. Fireworks planned by the Craft Family Shooters at 11 p.m. If weather cooperates, helicopter rides may join today’s lineup.
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Memorial Day keynote speaker is Guard officer Kornish
Lieutenant Colonel Edward Kornish of the West Virginia Army National Guard will headline Bluefield’s Memorial Day Service at Chicory Square. A Welch High School 1974 graduate and West Point 1978 alum, Kornish has served 11 years on active duty and remains in the National Guard. He notes the nation’s bounty was paid for in war dead and warns against defense cuts.
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Princeton seniors share GPA and co valedictorian honor
Princeton High School will celebrate graduation on June 4 with two seniors sharing valedictorian honors for the first time. Kristina Gillespie and Andy Sarles both posted a 99.48214 GPA, reflecting long shared classes and a close academic rivalry turned friendship. Sarles plans to study mechanical engineering at the University of Tennessee after starring in soccer, tennis, and student leadership roles.
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Osborne is GOP nominee for 9th District House seat
Republican Mike Osborne a Chilhowie minister and Christian bookstore owner was nominated Saturday to challenge U S Representative Rick Boucher in November. He is the district’s only GOP candidate at the convention and has never held office. Boucher has served since 1982 and faces a tough race as party leaders acknowledge the need to boost Osborne’s name recognition.
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