Bridge Day Base Jump Sets World Record Crowd Cheers
AYETTEVILLE The Peeves edition reports a world record 15 person BASE jump to cap Bridge Day. Spectators near the bridge at about 3 p.m. watched as Mick Knutson described the finale as beautiful and intense while Keith Spangler of the Fayette County Chamber of Commerce praised the event despite a few glitches including shuttle delays in the gorge.
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Robb and Allen lay out rival school policies in Virginia Senate race
In a closely watched Virginia Senate race Robb backs a 231 billion dollar ten year plan to cut class sizes expand police in schools boost special education funding and tech education while Allen promotes a 2000 tax credit per family to buy supplies plus 160000 new teachers stronger first grade reading and a public private school building partnership. The race highlights stark philosophical differences on government involvement in public life.
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United Way Campaign Urgently Needs Local Support
BLUEFIELD Help still is urgently needed for the Fall 2000 United Way Campaign in Bluefield. Only 152,837.82 dollars, 33.4 percent of the 457,000 goal, has been raised. Division chairpersons will present final reports on Wednesday Oct. 25 at 11 a.m. at Bluefield College.
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The President's Own Marine Band in Bluefield Concert
Daily Telegraph notes the United States Marine Band, founded by Congress in 1798, tours since 1891 with gaps, performing again in 1935 and annually since 1946. On Nov 18 at 7:30 p.m. the band performs at Centennial Hall, Concord College, free to the public with tickets available starting Monday.
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