McDowell auditorium project to start in weeks
The McDowell County community auditorium will begin construction at Mount View High School within two to three weeks, with about 1 182 seats. West Virginia Senate President Joe Manchin says the facility will serve students and residents and should be near completion by May or June next year. Funding of 9.5 million dollars from the state School Building Authority will cover construction and related upgrades at Mount View High and Middle Schools.
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Welch
McDowell County
Mount View High School
Manchin
West Virginia
A McDowell
West Virginia National Guard Armory
Mount View Middle School
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Morning Blaze Destroys Bluefield House at 116 Reese St
A morning fire gutted the two story home at 116 Reese Street Bluefield Va. The blaze started about 5 18 am and burned nearly four hours before containment. Capt T Hodges Bluefield Fire Dept said hidden wall hot spots required digging out. The unoccupied residence remains under investigation with possible fire marshal review.
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Reese Street
Bluefield
T. Hodges
Glenn Sutphin
Gerald Steele
Hodges
Paul Fallon
Pfallon
Bdtonline
Reese
Four Seasons residents weigh in on World Series
Four Seasons residents vary in their World Series loyalties with many backing the Yankees and some siding with the Marlins. Quotes reveal differing levels of interest, from casual playoff watching to a recent withdrawal from baseball, plus mentions of family influence and personal sports favorites.
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Luefield
Bronx Bombers
Florida Marlins
Marlins
Pete Ratcliffe
Princeton
Yankees
Ratcliffe
Dewayne Bass
Scott Hutchinson
Tazewell
Texas Rangers
John Lowe
Bluefield
Florida
Teddy Green
Davy
Dustin Williams
Athens
Paul Fallon
Pfallon
Ancient East Coast paintings draw Native artists interest
Haliwa-Saponi artist Harley accompanies a National Museum of the American Indian inquiry into native art on the East Coast. Paintings on a cliff atop a mountain, dating to the mid-1500s, depict a two headed bird and a mountain lion. Cherokees are suggested as creators though meanings remain unclear. The site is on private land, with Cove Community Corporation guiding annual October tours since 1997.
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Harley
Commonwealth
National Museum of American Indian
Henderson
Cove Community Corporation
Cindy Gillespie
Cove
Gillespie
Sarver Named Bluefield High Student of the Month
Brent Sarver at Bluefield High School earns September Student of the Month honors. He serves as Student Body President and Senior Editor of the Beaver Voice, holds NHS membership and club roles, competes in soccer and tennis, and has numerous academic and community service achievements plus co-ownership of The Candy Company. He is the son of Pete and Deb Sarver.
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Luefield - Brent Sarver
Bluefield High School
Beaver Voice
National Honor Society
Interact Club
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Beaver Pride
Boy’s State
International Summit Young Technology
Hugh O'Brien
Bluefield State College
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Maples Nursing Home
Bluefield City
Bland County ATV Rodeo and LEPC Meeting Briefs
Bland County Volunteer Rescue Squad hosts an ATV Rodeo at Bland Fair Grounds on Saturday Oct 25. Gate opens noon. rodeo begins 2 p.m. Admission 5 with under 6 free. helmet use required. call 276-688-2185 for details. LEPC meeting set for noon Tuesday at the 911 Center in Welch.
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Bland
Bland County Volunteer Rescue Squad
Bland Fair Grounds
Welch
LEPC
911 Center
Pancake breakfast planned by Gary Lions Club
Gary Lions Club sponsors a pancake breakfast on Saturday October 25 starting at 7 a.m. at the Gary Community Room. Admission is 3 for adults and 2 for children.
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Gary
Gary Lions Club
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ATV Rodeo
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