Police search for pit bull after dog attack in Bluefield
Bluefield Virginia police hunted a 90 to 100 pound pit bull that attacked a man walking to a construction site near Neel Street around 12 15 p m The victim was bleeding heavily and transported to Bluefield Regional Medical Center There were no eyewitnesses besides the victim and officers canvassed neighborhoods seeking the dog or its owner The dog fled the scene and had not been located by Friday evening Fire Department and Rescue Squad responded to the incident
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Court orders Chargers to participate in tournament play
Mercer County Circuit Court Judge David Knight ruled Bluefield Chargers may resume participation in the West Virginia Virginia Southern Mountain League championship tournament. The league had suspended the team after an on field incident involving fans and coaches from Bluefield and Narrows. The order directs the league to lift the suspension and allow tournament participation beginning October 15 under league rules.
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Water outage prompts boil water advisory in Princeton
West Virginia American Water reports an eight am to noon outage affecting about 200 customers on Courthouse Road Union Street Middlesex Avenue Bud Street Hillside Drive Orchard Avenue Emory Avenue City View Heights Brock Circle Morningside Drive Old Bluefield Road while crews repair a water main. A precautionary boil water advisory to follow for at least 24 hours after service resumes with state health department testing.
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Tornado Damage in New Kent County More Widespread
New Kent County officials said Friday the tornado that hit Thursday damaged about 30 homes, with five listed as a complete loss, up from earlier estimates of about a dozen. Most damage occurred in Woodhaven Shores as trees and power lines were knocked down.
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Community Eyes Restoration of Richlands Section House
Richlands residents rally to preserve a rare railroad section house listed on national and state historic registers. A Citizens Advisory Committee, with support from Gaynelle Thompson and local groups, seeks a Virginia Transportation Enhancement grant to restore the building as a welcome or cultural center and exhibit space.
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Salem Zombie Walk Draws 200 Plus Undead Attendees
Rumor fueled a large gathering as zombies rose at the weekend Zombie Walk in Salem. Vinson estimated the crowd at more than 200 and officials say it was a family event despite a missing city permit. Councilor Joan Lovely defended the event saying the city welcomes such activity.
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Arrest sought in Buick theft case in Bluefield
Police seek information leading to possible arrest and conviction of suspect in the 98 Buick stolen from Union Street to Winona Street. Contact The Bluefield Police Department with tips or evidence.
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VDOT extends comment period for I-77 I-81 overlap
The Virginia Department of Transportation extended the public comment deadline for the I-77 and I-81 overlap study in Wythe County to October 31 after resident requests. The hearing was held September 28 at the Wytheville Community Center and materials are on the VDOT Bristol District site.
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