Bluefield competes for federal dollars

BLUEFIELD — The wheels are in motion for a much-needed bridge replacement project in Bluefield, with a healthy portion of federal economic stimulus funding, an in-kind local match and no out-of-pocket expense from the city’s coffers.

The board of directors passed a resolution in support of regional broadband initiatives, but Merriman made it clear that the endorsements don’t conflict with the city’s present broadband initiatives. “We support statewide broadband,” he said. “It’s a great tool to recruit businesses and people into the area...”