Siblings reunite through elderhostel in Bramwell region
Siblings from Newport News Virginia and Phoenix Arizona join a Bramwell elderhostel gathering as part of a nationwide program attracting retirees from across the United States. Coordinator Jerry Corley says elderhostels offer affordable educational travel in historic settings like Bramwell and Pipestem State Park with plans for a Northfork High reunion.
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Newport
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Homecoming Activities Held at Round Bottom Church
Sunday Today reports Homecoming activities at Round Bottom Methodist Church in Rocky Gap Virginia. Weather calls for mostly sunny skies highs in the mid 70s today and clear tonight with patchy valley fog lows around 50.
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Round Bottom Methodist Church
Rocky Gap
Autumn Jamboree Park Hosts Bluefield Festival
Sunny skies drew thousands to Graham Rec Park for Bluefield Virginia Autumn Jamboree. Mayor Cecile Barrett praised the setting while police counted visitors and organizers hailed volunteer help and vendor turnout. Volunteers highlighted fire and rescue staff offering free health checks as crowds enjoyed petting zoo games and live entertainment.
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Tazewell County
Barbara Bates
Bates
Downtown Bluefield Not a Ghost Town Despite Vacancies
Bluefield remains busy with 104 businesses in the historic district and 28 retail stores. About 14 of 74 district buildings are unoccupied, while H M Shoes consolidated two outlets at Mercer Mall to boost foot traffic, keeping company offices in the same building. Local leaders urge patronizing downtown shops to help vitality.
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Traffic crashes in Southwest Virginia rise in 1993
Virginia DMV and state police report 831 vehicle crashes in Tazewell County in 1993 with 14 deaths and 602 injuries. Alcohol was linked to 99 crashes, four fatalities and 104 injuries. In Buchanan County 647 crashes in 1994 yielded six deaths and 625 injuries. Snowstorms in 1993 cited as a key factor. area crashes trend downward in recent years.
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Tazewell County
Buchanan County
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