Stolen World War II Photo Recovered After 78 Years
Master Sgt. William Gillespie lost a camera and wartime photos in 1947 at Bluefield station. A single image of him in uniform was found by a niece in Ohio and is now displayed at the Those Who Served War Museum in Princeton, restoring a long-lost wartime record.
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Welch Veterans Day Parade Reaches 106th Run in Region
Thousands lined Welch and Welch area streets for Veterans Day parades marking the 106th edition. Participants included veterans groups, college bands, civic clubs, fire and police units, with similar events in Princeton Bluefield and across the region celebrating sacrifices in war and peace.
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Veterans key to reversing population decline in West Virginia
West Virginia lawmakers describe the state’s population decline as the nation’s largest brain drain. They push bills to fund veteran services and tuition exemptions, aiming to attract and retain veterans as a solution to workforce shortages and school budget pressures. Veterans are seen as educated, hardworking, and motivated to work.
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Bluefield State announces presidential finalists from search
Bluefield State University names three finalists for president following a national search begun earlier this year. The candidates are Dr. Vernell Bennett, Dr. Atif Qarni, and Dr. Darrin Martin, with Martin serving as interim president since November 2023 as on campus interviews begin.
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