Mitchell Stadium Wins USA Today Best High School Stadium Poll
Mitchell Stadium in Bluefield celebrates as it tops 2 million votes to win America’s Best High School Football Stadium. The final round against R R Jones Stadium of El Paso drew cheers from Bluefield and Graham High Schools as 3.66 million total votes were cast.
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Virginia voters decide local races and state senate race
Voters in Tazewell County begin early voting at 6 am and polls close at 7 pm. The Paint Lick Precinct moves to the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Cedar Bluff. Voters must present a photo ID, with options including driver license, work, school, military, or a passport. Incumbent Republican State Senator Ben Chafn is among the candidates on the ballot.
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Mercer County honors namesake with courthouse lawn white oak
A new white oak tree was planted on the Mercer County Courthouse lawn to honor General Hugh Mercer the county’s historic namesake. The ceremony underscores Mercer's Revolutionary War leadership including the Battle of Princeton in 1777 and his perceived heroic act restoring American momentum against British forces.
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Swope Named Chairman of Senate Economic Development Committee
West Virginia State Senator Chandler Swope of Mercer County has been named chair of the Senate Economic Development Committee by Senate President Mitch Carmichael. Swope, elected in 2016, will lead efforts to attract jobs and improve the business climate, saying he aims to bring solid ideas for next year’s legislative session in January.
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