Bluefield State president outlines growth and plans
Bluefield State College President Dr. Albert Walker told Bluefield Kiwanis the college is in good health with 16 accredited programs and enrollment over 3,000. He outlined goals including an honors program a 40 to 50 voice choir a drama department and an athletic field while pursuing university status and the Wade School Project.
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Bluefield State College
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Bill Archer
Barcher
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Porter Farm may be forced to switch to county water system
Health officials in Abbs Valley Virginia may revoke the Porter Farm community waterworks permit citing unreliable water. A Nov 20 fact finding meeting at Nuckells Hall will discuss switching about 100 homes to the county Public Service Authority water system in Abbs Valley and answer residents questions.
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Tazewell County
Virginia Department of Health
Porter Farm
Health Department
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Jim
Spencer
Rest
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Tazewell County Fairgrounds
Best
Porter Farm System
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Coun
Ty’s
PSA
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Tabor Pushes Tunnel Replacement For Hale's Culvert
In Bluefield area, Harold Tabor leads residents in pressuring Norfolk Southern to replace Hale's Culvert a narrow two-tunnel passage under the 170 foot single lane, tied to the Old Bramwell Road. They seek safer pedestrian and vehicle access, with city actions improving lighting and cleanup while awaiting a response from NS and federal support.
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Louis Lilly
Tabor
City Hall
West Virginia Department of Highways
Hale
Bramwell Road
West End
Midway
Brushfork
Norfolk & Western Railway
Bluefield
Paul Oliver
City Board of Directors
Bluefield Fire Department
Mercer County Board of Education
Norfolk Southern
U.S
Nick Rahall
Bill Archer
Barchet
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Ostrich Fest draws crowd to Bluefield area farm
At the Ostrich Fest, visitors toured Sally Carr’s Tazewell farm featuring ostriches, emus, and exotic chickens while vendors sold baked goods and the event raised donations for Bluefield Union Mission. Carr plans expansion and diverse farming on her 30 acre site with minimal outside help.
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Keene
Farm Bureau
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Tazewell
Beach
Hannah
Mark Blevins
Mblevins
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Area man aims to form ATV club in Mercer McDowell counties
RINCETON area resident Bob Riffe seeks to organize a grassroots ATV club to boost rider safety, protect property rights, and push for fair new legislation. An organizational meeting is set for Tuesday Oct 29 at 7 p.m. at Freedom Motor Sports Princeton.
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Bob Riffe
Freedom Motor Sports
Bluefield
Princeton
Riffe
Jack Sayles
West Virginia
Mercer
McDowell County
Foliage Shares Delayed Peak At Pipestem Park WV
West Virginia forestry officials say fall color arrives later due to rains and drought relief. Visitors from Ohio and Charleston describe leaves brightening yet changing later, with peak expected midweek and weekend. Couples visiting Pipestem mark anniversary amid changing colors as travel remains steady for leisure trips.
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West Virginia Division of Forestry
Gretchen Zsebkik
Amhurst
Ohio
Pipestem State Park
Wellman
Steven
Shearell Miller
Sandstone
Pipestem
Sandstone Falls
Shearell
Mark Blevins
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