Bluefield, VA

Independence rises to No. 2 following convincing win at previously unbeaten Frankfort. The post Week 11 Power Rankings: Bluefield new No. 1 in Class AA appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Dr. Ronald Johnson was named interim president earlier this week by the Bluefield State Board of Governors. The post Bluefield State University’s interim president meets with faculty, staff; shares vision for future appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Dr. Ronald A. Johnson will take over, effective Wednesday. The post Bluefield State chooses longtime HBCU, financial administrator as new president appeared first on WV MetroNews.

The IDA has secured $545,000 in grant funding from three sources to help move the project forward. Virginia Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD), through the Industrial Revitalization Fund (IRF), provided $245,000,  The Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission granted $250,000 to the project, and the Virginia Economic Development Partnership designated $50,000 for asbestos and lead abatement. #WOAY

Phil Hancock, Robert Linkous, and Jeffrey Forlines have been appointed to the board. The post Morrisey selects three new members for Bluefield State Board of Governors appeared first on WV MetroNews.

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The junior signal-caller has picked up where he left off and then some after a strong sophomore season. The post Bluefield quarterback Max Simpson continues to evolve for confident and complete Beavers appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Max Simpson led the way in another strong outing for the Beavers' offense, while the defense stood tall against the Polar Bears. The post Bluefield stays hot, downs Fairmont Senior 40-7 for sixth straight win appeared first on WV MetroNews.

The Beavers and Polar Bears battle for the first time in six years after the programs clashed annually in the postseason from 2017-2020. The post Bluefield at Fairmont Senior: Three keys to watch for appeared first on WV MetroNews.

Jamere Edwards is in custody. The post Bluefield man charged with Charlotte murder appeared first on WV MetroNews.