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Jasper National Park

Jasper National Park

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Renaming of Pocahontas Campground

The use of the name Pocahontas is an example of systemic racism and misogyny within the historical naming of places. Beginning in 2020, representatives from the Jasper Indigenous Forum and Jasper National Park began working to change this.

An advisory group of the Jasper Indigenous Forum have been working collaboratively with Parks Canada to find an appropriate name for the former Pocahontas Campground. The Advisory Group and Pa ... Read more

This Is the Snowiest Town in Virginia

The town of Bluefield is situated alongside the Bluestone River in Tazewell County, Virginia, in the United States. According to the 2020 census, the city's population was 5,096 people.

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Summers in Bluefield are warm; ... Read more

Jasper Campground Gets A New, Temporary Name

An area of Jasper National Park near Miette Campground/Rogier Gruys

A campground in Jasper National Park formerly known as Pocahontas is being temporarily renamed Miette as park officials and the Indigenous community work toward a perman ... Read more

First Community in Virginia buying small-business lender in

First Community Bankshares in Bluefield, Virginia, has agreed to acquire Surrey Bancorp in Mount Airy, North Carolina, for $113.2 million.

The all-stock deal, expected to close in the second quarter, would give the $3.2 billion-asset Fir ... Read more

Ronald Mark Associates Plans Bluefield, Virginia, Manufacturing Plant

Ronald Mark Associates, Inc., a leader in custom resin and vinyl fabric formulations and technical services, will establish a manufacturing operation in Bluefield, Virginia . The $13.5 million project is expected to create 29 jobs.The company will occupy the former Komatsu Mining Corp. facility.“Ronald Mark Associates has selected the State of Virginia to expand their operations in advanced fabric coating. The progressive talent of Tazewell County is a perfect place to start, create, and produce infrastructure fabrics and technical textiles f ... Read more

Ohio Man Pleads Guilty to Federal Gun, Drug Crimes

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. – Austin Bruce Jeffreys, 28, of Chesapeake, Ohio, pleaded guilty today to crimes arising from a drug-related June 2021 shootout in Huntington.

According to court documents and statements made in court, on June 14, 202 ... Read more

Criswell aims to improve St. Croix sheep breed, flock at Mel

CROWN CITY, Ohio — Crystal Criswell believes in her sheep. She raises St. Croix hair sheep, a heritage breed that is known for being parasite resistant, and for good mothering abilities.

But she also knows that just because a breed is ... Read more

Two killed in Lawrence County crash

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Issaquah, Washington

Mayor Pauly believes that all elected officials are servant leaders for the community they represent. As electeds, it is most important that we connect with our community, work to understand the values, goals and priorities of this special community, and reflect that in all the work that we do.

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