Disappointing Mercer voting stats dip below state average
Local report notes Mercer County turnout and voting results lag behind the state average. The piece highlights lower participation and analyzes factors affecting local elections and engagement.
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Tobacco growers may redesignate sale location soon
North Tazewell Virginia burley producers may designate a new selling location through November 1. Farm operators must designate the sale site for the 2002 crop year. Marketing cards will not be issued without completed designations and MQ-38 form. contact the local Farm Service Agency for details.
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Trick or treat alternative keeps Halloween cheerful
Bluefield Virginia police chief Jack Asbury recalls a Halloween 30 years ago when a child was struck by a vehicle. He and an officer rushed the injured child to a hospital but the child died, an event that shaped his views on safety and community programs.
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Bluefield Trunk or Treat Hours Planned Thursday
Bluefield residents are urged to watch for children 12 and under on city streets this Thursday as they seek candy. Porch lights on indicate participation from 5 30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Extra officers will patrol the area per Mayor Bob Beware.
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Narrows man dies in crash at U S Route 460
Aubrey Bowles, 74, of Narrows, Va., was killed Monday evening when his Toyota 4Runner pulled into the path of a tractor-trailer at the intersection of U S Route 460 and State Route 806 in Rich Creek. Trooper J W Smith said only that Bowles failed to yield in the 6 p.m. crash.
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Weekend accident claims Bluefield woman
A Mercer County woman from Bluefield died from injuries after a collision on Sunday night following the Washington Redskins Colts game. Michele Ballengee Sluss, 32, formerly of Tazewell Virginia, was taken to Prince Georges County Trauma Center in Cheverly Maryland where she had surgery and was pronounced dead Monday.
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Local libraries become Internet access hubs for patrons
Bluefield libraries now offer public Internet access and allow surf at library terminals. Patrons can research Civil War topics or reconnect with friends, but libraries typically have policies on acceptable use and few enforceable filters.
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Bluefield Baby's Fall Photo Earns National Attention
Bluefield judges recognize 1-year-old Kaitlin Parris in a yard shot among autumn leaves, winning a national Fall Photo Contest. The photo highlights a Bluefield child and showcases community life in a seasonal moment.
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