Heart condition cited in child death at Bluefield school
A 6-year-old boy died September 29 on the Dudley Primary School playground in Bluefield Virginia from natural causes due to a pre existing heart disease, according to Bluefield Police Chief Jack Asbury. The boy’s name was not released while authorities confer with the county attorney. He collapsed after lunch around 12 30 p.m. and was taken to Bluefield Regional Medical Center where he died.
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Dudley Primary School
Jack Asbury
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Dennis Lee
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Paper Supply honors Estep with fond roast in Bluefield
About 70 friends and associates gathered to honor Roger Estep, who steered Paper Supply Co from 16 million to 34.5 million in annual sales between 1985 and 1998. The roast highlighted his leadership, succession planning, and the smooth transition that included acquiring Lind Paper amid his tenure. Charles Shelby succeeds him as president.
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Atlanta
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McDowell County
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Barber Convicted of First-Degree Sexual Assault
Barber was arrested by the Bluefield Police Department after a DHHR complaint. A pre-sentence investigation is ordered and sentencing is set for Nov. 17, with a potential 1 to 5 years in prison and up to $10,000 fine. He will be registered as a sexual offender. school officials removed him from Bluefield Middle School. Represented by Attorney William Flanigan.
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Bluefield
Department of Health and Human Resources
Napster sparks debate over campus use and real world skills
Napster remains off limits on campus while Concord College officials stress linking Internet research to class projects. The discussion follows Napster's origins in a Northeastern University dorm, where peer to peer file sharing was pioneered.
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Tor
Tim Barnes
Concord College
Athens
Northeastern University
Eight Imperatives of the Information Age Discussed
Mechling outlines the eight imperatives including workflow reshaping learning organizations best practices budgeting for future investment and privacy and security focus. He cites Singapore TradeNet as a model for public private efficiency and notes concerns about growing social inequality raised by Dr. Charles King while praising regional collaboration and forward planning for information infrastructure.
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Singapore
Charles King
Southwest Virginia Community College
Regional Council
Controversy Over Random Traffic Stops Draws Youth Voices
In Princeton and nearby towns, younger residents critique police moves toward random stops. Ricky Pettrey 19 argues such tactics infringe rights, while Shawn Pope 18 says they overextend police power. Mike Coleman 21 and Travis Horton 18 warn stops would bias officers by age and appearance.
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Princeton
Shawn Pope
Tazewell
Mike Coleman
Bluefield
Travis Horton
Transmission line route choices near Tazewell County Virginia
The decision dialog centers on two routes for a 765 kV line, Jackson Ferry and Cloverdale. Cloverdale would affect 78 Virginia homes at an estimated cost of 283 million dollars, while Jackson Ferry would affect 18 homes at 232 million dollars. Hearing records show Anderson found no viable alternatives meeting reliability needs after extensive testimony.
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Tazewell County
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Burns
BRMC Board to Meet Wednesday in Bluefield
BLUEFIELD The Bluefield Regional Medical Center board of directors will meet at 5 30 p m Wednesday in the hospital board room. EMT B Recert class begins Wednesday at 6 p m at the Mining Academy on Airport Road Beckley for information call 304 256 4712 ext 330 or 312.
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Arts and Crafts Fair by Lewisburg BPW Club
The Lewisburg Business and Professional Women's Club hosts a three day Arts and Crafts Fair October 13 14 and 15 at the West Virginia Building West Virginia State Fairgrounds south of Lewisburg on Route 219. More than 100 exhibitors showcase woodwork needlecraft ceramics paintings jewelry and other handmade items. Hours are 9 am to 8 pm Friday and Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday. Proceeds fund local charitable contributions community projects and scholarships.
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