Grant money offered to remove dilapidated Mercer structures
Mercer County residents can apply for a 1.5 million dollar demolition grant from a state DEP program. The funds cover asbestos removal, demolition, and lot cleanup in unincorporated areas, with an upcoming online application portal on mercer countywv.org.
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Princeton
Mercer County
State Department of Environmental Protection
Lori Mills
Mills
Mercercountywv.org
City of
Bluefield
Athens
Small Business Saturday Returns in Bluefield
Bluefield highlights local small businesses again for Small Business Saturday on Nov 26 with 36 participants. Jim Spencer, economic development director and BEDA head, notes eighth year participation and growing involvement. Summit Community Bank sponsors a yearly contest with business donors including Princeton Chick-fil-A for a prize package of 52 Chick-fil-A digital offer cards.
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Bluefield
Jim Spencer
Princeton
Jessica Nuzzo
Anonymous donor gives 15000 to Community Christmas Tree program
BLUEFIELD An anonymous donor contributes 15000 to the Community Christmas Tree, aiding holiday toy distribution to children in need across southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia. Samantha Perry of the Daily Telegraph notes the gift supports the Little Jimmie campaign and the area’s holiday goals.
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Bluefield
West Virginia
Southwest Virginia
Daily Telegraph
Samantha Perry
West Virginia to rebuild Bluestone Beckley Travel Plazas
Gov. Jim Justice announced a complete rebuild of the Bluestone and Beckley travel plazas along the West Virginia Turnpike. Demolition starts February 1 2023 with ground up reconstruction, funded by 152 million over three fiscal years, targeting completion by late 2024 to offer expanded dining and fueling in safer, modern facilities.
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Bluestone
Beckley
West Virginia Turnpike Authority
West Virginia
West Virginia Turnpike
Jim Justice
Parkways Authority
Turnpike
Justice
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New Hope
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Elmer St. Princeton
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