It's bargains and bonding at BLUEFIELD Thanksgiving shopping
Shoppers flood the Mercer Mall after Thanksgiving looking for bargains and family time. Cindy Carlin of Matoaka and her daughter Tandi Card from South Carolina visit as relatives converge, sharing a holiday tradition that spans years and towns. Jill Walls of Hunt participates nearby.
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Head start on holiday deals tempers national shopping frenzy
National shopping pattern shifts as Black Friday crowds collide with online deals. NRF and Prosper Insights report over half of consumers started early and nearly a quarter of purchases are made, with the shortest season since 2013. Online shopping dampens live‑store rush while some shoppers travel cross‑state for doorbusters.
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London stabbing on London Bridge leaves two dead
A man wearing a fake explosive vest stabbed several people on London Bridge. Two killed and three injured as bystanders tackled the attacker before police fatally shot him. Authorities pursue leads in a fast moving terrorism inquiry. High urgency, political leaders call for calm ahead of elections.
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Community Christmas Tree seeks donations to hit goal
The Bluefield Daily Telegraph Community Christmas Tree Fund lags behind its $40 000 target as volunteers prepare for the annual Little Jimmie program. Hundreds of area children receive red bag gifts including toys books and warm clothes, a tradition running 102 years.
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