Citizen of the Year honors Joyce Buchanan in Bluefield
Joyce Buchanan of Bluefield Virginia was named Citizen of the Year 2000 at the Bluefield Business and Professional Association Fall Membership Meeting. She has long served on the Tazewell Soil and Water Conservation Board, taught science and zoology, supports local river and park projects, and helped students pursue college degrees. The award highlighted her environmental work and community service, including two state honors and lifelong mentoring.
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Viola Asbury
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Police press Congress for act renewal in Capitol protests
U S Sen. Jay Rockefeller and area law enforcement urge renewal of the Violence Against Women Act, warning funding lapses could impair policing of domestic violence. House and Senate delays stall reauthorization. 70 senators back S 2787 with support from Mercer County task force and local police. Citizens urged to write to Rockefeller Byrd Rahall Wise and Mollohan to press action before Sept. 30.
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Chamber opens Leadership program by BILL ARCHER
The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce launched its tenth Leadership Mercer/Tazewell program with 29 members. U.S. District Judge David A. Faber delivered the keynote praising leaders and urging service while stressing accountability and optimism. Leadership X begins with Dr Larry Peppers leading the SIM SOC session.
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U.S. Air Force
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Fire Guts Bluefield Mobile Home On Marellan Avenue
Fire crews battled a mobile home blaze on Marellan Avenue in Bluefield for about two hours starting at 3 30 p m. The home was 80 percent lost with occupants away at the time. no injuries reported and cause under investigation, kitchen area likely origin.
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