Teen challenge teens seek new life at Appalachian Teen Challenge
Robbie, a 19 year old Bluefield resident and former high school dropout, recounts a descent into prescription drug abuse and crime before joining Appalachian Teen Challenge. He describes early cannabis use, progression to Loritabs and OxyContin, and the turning point toward recovery through the program.
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Tazewell County man dies in crash
A 40 year old Cedar Bluff man James Robert Rasnick died after a single vehicle crash on U S Route 19 460 in the Maxwell community near Tazewell Virginia. He was alone and not wearing a seat belt. Med Flight responded to the scene.
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Panel OKs tuition and fee cap
The Higher Education Policy Commission unanimously approved a 4 percent cap on tuition and fee increases at state colleges and universities, denying Concord College a $15 library fee and Marshall University graduate tuition relief. The meeting, held at Shepherd College, will move to other campuses as it implements the governor's recommendations.
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Gas prices dip across Bluefield and nearby towns
A regional price snapshot shows several low regular and unleaded rates. Cumberland Road Food Mart and Food City in Bluefield multiple stations listed $1.52 and $1.46 respectively, with Tazewell and Princeton outlets ranging from $1.47 to $1.58 for unleaded plus.
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Tazewell County Reading Bee Opens At Bluefield College
In Bluefield Virginia 32 students from eight Tazewell County schools compete in the first annual Reading Bee at Shott Hall Bluefield College beginning at 9 am. Teams include Abbs Valley Cedar Bluff Graham North Tazewell Raven Tazewell Springville and Richlands Elementary. Trophies and certificates awarded. sponsors include Cole Automotive Family Daily Telegraph I Can Read I Can Write committee Mercer County Reading Bee not completed in source text.
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Fromkin Advances to Next Level in National Spelling Bee
Molly Fromkin, 14, eighth grader at Bluefield Middle School, has progressed beyond the first three rounds of the 74th annual Scripps Howard National Spelling Bee. She remains in the competition as 86 finalists prepare to take the stage at 9 a.m. today after a tense morning start.
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Bluefield Middle School
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