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Jun 24, 2008 | Bluefield Daily Telegraph

, Bluefield, WV

TAZEWELL, Va. - Several key infrastructure improvement projects planned across Southwest Virginia will now be delayed as a result of a funding shortfall.

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Related Topix: Tazewell, VA, Virginia, Bluefield, VA, Laurel Fork, VA

Mon Jun 16, 2008

Hotel Online

Tourism officials emphasize option of 'staycations'

Jun. 14--TAZEWELL, Va. -- Local tourism officials are hoping record-high gas prices will help to spark interest in "staycations" across Southwest Virginia.

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Related Topix: Tazewell, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Bluefield, VA

Wed Jun 11, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Somber scene at 99th, final graduation for PHS

POCAHONTAS, Va. - As a crowd of hundreds slowly packed the Gaza Kovach Auditorium, months of anguish by the proud Pocahontas Indians slowly gave way to tears Friday night.

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Mon Jun 09, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

A salute to spirit - Pocahontas High bows with dignity, honor

The saltiness of tears mingle with frustration, aggravation and anger. It should be the happiest of times - a season when graduates celebrate their future and underclassmen look forward to a few months of rest ...

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Related Topix: Tazewell County, VA, Opinion

Sat Jun 07, 2008

Guardian Unlimited

Coal country malaise claims ex-boomtown's school - AP

With one broad smile after another, the images start with preschoolers' antics, proceed through youngsters' Halloween dress-ups and sporting events and into formal prom attire.

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Tazewell County, VA

Fri Jun 06, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Class dismissed forever

POCAHONTAS, Va. - At approximately 1:41 p.m. Thursday afternoon, the final school bell tolled throughout the historic halls of Pocahontas High School.

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Wed Jun 04, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

, Bluefield, WV

POCAHONTAS, Va. - Parents fighting to stop Thursday's closure of Pocahontas High School had their day in court Tuesday.

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Related Topix: Tazewell County, VA

Sat May 31, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

The kids at Pocahontas High: What do they do now?

Much to my opposition, the bells will ring for the last time on June 5, 2008, for Pocahontas High School.

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Related Topix: Bluefield, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Opinion

Fri May 09, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Residents decide several Tazewell County contests

TAZEWELL, Va. - Incumbent mayors in Tazewell, Richlands, Pocahontas and Cedar Bluff were all re-elected Tuesday in Tazewell County. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Richlands, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Tazewell, VA

Wed May 07, 2008

WVNS-TV Ghent

Election Day in Tazewell County

Posted Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ; 06:00 PM Updated Tuesday, May 6, 2008 ; 06:56 PM Polls close at 7 p.m. Mayor and town council seats are up for grabs in Tazewell, Bluefield, Virginia, Cedar Bluff, Pocahontas and ... via WVNS-TV Ghent

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Related Topix: Tazewell County, VA, Tazewell, VA, Cedar Bluff, VA, Bluefield, VA

Tue May 06, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

, Bluefield, WV

“That's pretty good for town elections”

Voters will determine mayoral and town council races today across Southwest Virginia. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Virginia, Tazewell County, VA, Bluefield, VA, Tazewell, VA

Fri May 02, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Coal boom allows Alpha to share the wealth

“This block of coal is an example of how technology makes a difference in this industry”

With metallurgical coal spot market prices surging near the $200 per ton mark, underground coal mine jobs pushing the six-figure envelope and a world starving for energy, suddenly, coal is no longer a dirty ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Abingdon, VA, Gate City, VA, Coeburn, VA

Tue Apr 29, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Town of Pocahontas remembers miners claimed by tragedy

“The greatest asset of this community is the people who live here”

POCAHONTAS, Va. - A thunderstorm late Saturday afternoon soaked the wicks of 114 candles, but a baker's dozen of Pocahontas High School students persevered and got all of the luminaries lit by nightfall ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Tazewell, VA

Sun Apr 27, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Exhibition mine keeping history alive for another season

“The pride in Pocahontas remains and cannot be killed”

POCAHONTAS, Va. - Celebrating and preserving the past melded with efforts to protect the future Saturday as the Pocahontas Exhibition Coal Mine opened for the tourist season. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Fri Apr 18, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Fire conditions prevail across two Virginias

“There haven't been many. Most of them have been pretty small ones and the fire departments have been able to catch them”

Dry conditions contributed Thursday to fuel fires in both West Virginia and Virginia, but weather forecasters predict some relief starting Saturday. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Giles County, VA, Pearisburg, VA, Narrows, VA

Fri Apr 11, 2008

Roanoke Times

Patrick County making pitch as site for next state prison - roanoke.com

“They're decent-paying jobs, from what I can gather, and we need that here”

Should a new prison be built in Western Virginia, Patrick County wants to be the place for it. via Roanoke Times

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Related Topix: Patrick County, VA, Virginia, Tazewell County, VA

Sat Apr 05, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Board mulls meals tax proposal to provide funds to Va. schools

“I've had a lot of people from all of the towns to call me and let me know how they feel about it”

POCAHONTAS, Va. - School officials didn't immediately respond Wednesday to a funding proposal that would keep Pocahontas High School open for another two years while also financing pay raises for teachers and ... via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Tazewell County, VA

Thu Apr 03, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Meals tax: PHS salvation? Voters will decide on educational revenue

Letting the voters of Tazewell County decide on a far-reaching school funding plan sounds like a logical solution to a major dilemma. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Bluefield, VA, Richlands, VA, Tazewell, VA, Opinion

Tue Apr 01, 2008

Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Supervisors have an - idea' for Pocahontas

“Notices went out to six people, and we are meeting the requirements of the state code in terms of notification to those individuals”

POCAHONTAS, Va. - A school board member is calling for "intervention" by the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors to stop the pending closure of Pocahontas High School. via Bluefield Daily Telegraph

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Related Topix: Education Etc., Tazewell County, VA, Tazewell, VA

Sun Mar 30, 2008

Hampton Roads Daily Press

Virginia to accept 300 inmates from Wyoming

“However, this is hopefully a short-term solution to meet current needs of the DOC and the state”

Wyoming inmates are due to be transferred within weeks to two Virginia prisons in the southwest corner of the state. via Hampton Roads Daily Press

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Related Topix: Wise County, VA, Tazewell County, VA, Virginia, Virginia Government

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