Fall reading program sign up underway in Tazewell
Tazewell County Public Library invites children from ages two through fifth grade to join a fall reading program themed around The Magic School Bus. Sessions run September 17 through November 29 with class times set at each branch.
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Troopers Highlight Labor Day Driving Safety Message
Officials stress public education on safe driving as traffic fatalities rise from year to year. Data show five fatalities during Labor Day weekend in 1998, eight in 1999, and eight crashes with eight fatalities last year, with five of those crashes alcohol related.
Princeton council member battles scheduling of committee meetings
Princeton City Council member Pat Wilson criticizes the Public Works and Recreation Committee scheduling, saying her work conflicts prevent attendance. She urges changing meeting days and increasing public access, arguing decisions occur at committee level and council sessions are largely a formality.
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Area code 276 added to replace 540 in parts of Virginia
Verizon officials urge customers to reprogram devices as the 276 area code takes effect replacing the 540 area in far southwest Virginia. The change aims to expand dialing availability while counties like Tazewell switch. The 540 region will persist for Shenandoah Valley and several cities after March 16 with potential further changes later.
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Roanoke
Staunton
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Winchester
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