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š± How Bluefieldās July fireworks rules are changing for Americaās 250th
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In today's newsletter:
- How Bluefieldās July fireworks rules are changing for Americaās 250th
- Want to golf while directly supporting Bluefield Universityās studentāathletes?
Also on today's calendar: Pulaski River Turtles at Bluefield Ridge Runners and 3 more events.
Today's riddle: What did the mommy tomato say to the baby tomato? š¤ (Answer below!)
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- Thursday: Pleasant with periods of sun, with a high of 79 and low of 62 degrees.
- Friday: Showers and a heavier t-storm, temps: high: 81, low: 64.
- Saturday: A shower and thunderstorm, with a high of 73 and low of 64 degrees.
š° News we're reading
ā¢ Bluefield loosens fireworks restrictions for America 250 celebration (wvpress.org) ā Bluefield officials are temporarily loosening fireworks rules for July weekends so residents can celebrate Americaās 250th, leading up to a joint BluefieldāBluefield, Va. celebration at Lotito Park on July 4. The month will feature expanded fireworks hours, a big park festival, a planned splash pad reopening with new amenities, and preāFourth events at Bluefield University and Bowen Field. 
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ā¢ Bluefield University to Host 2026 Rise Up Rams Golf Outing (bluefield.edu) ā Bluefield University is inviting local golfers and supporters to its Rise Up Rams Golf Outing at Fincastle Country Club in Bluefield on Friday, August 28, 2026. The fundraiser will support BU athletics through team entries, sponsorships, raffles, and on-course contests, giving residents a chance to enjoy a full day of golf while backing local studentāathletes. Ā Ā Ā
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Danville Otterbots at Bluefield Ridge Runners ā
Bowen Field, 3000 Bluefield College Dr, Bluefield
6:30 pm
Wednesday July 1
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Other local events
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Pulaski River Turtles at Bluefield Ridge Runners ā
Bowen Field, 3000 Bluefield College Dr, Bluefield
11:59 pm -
250th Independence Day Celebration ā
Lotito City Park, 1780 Stadium Dr, Bluefield
1:00 pm -
Pulaski River Turtles at Bluefield Ridge Runners ā
Bowen Field, 3000 Bluefield College Dr, Bluefield
6:30 pm -
Johnson City Doughboys at Bluefield Ridge Runners ā
Bowen Field, 3000 Bluefield College Dr, Bluefield
6:30 pm -
Elizabethton River Riders at Bluefield Ridge Runners ā
Bowen Field, 3000 Bluefield College Dr, Bluefield
6:30 pm
Thursday July 2
Saturday July 4
Wednesday July 15
Friday July 24
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Summer Reading Dino Bones and Games ā
Pocahontas Branch Library, 179 Centre St, Pocahontas
11:00 am -
Live in the Crossroads Saloon ā
Wayfarer Appalachia, 386 Main St, Tazewell
7:00 pm -
Church Basement ladies ā
Wohlfahrt Haus Dinner Theatre, 170 Malin Dr, Wytheville
7:30 pm -
Yoga in the Park ā
Elizabeth Brown Park, 250 S 4th St, Wytheville
11:00 am -
Open Door CafĆ© ā Wytheville ā
Open Door CafƩ, 650 W Main St, Wytheville
10:00 am -
Integrated Health Services Mobile Unit ā
Open Door CafƩ, 650 W Main St, Wytheville
10:00 am
Thursday June 25
Friday June 26
Saturday June 27
Monday June 29
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š Nearby News
Tazewell
- 7 Local Athletes Make Way on VHSL All-State Team (wvva.com)
- Virginia's Hidden Mountain Bowl Looks Exactly Like A Volcano, But It's Actually An Optical Illusion (myfamilytravels.com)
Wytheville
- 'Haunted' Civil War-Era Octagon Mansion Hits the Market in Virginia for Less Than $300K After Being Left 'Vacant for First Time in Years' (realtor.com)
- Muscarelle unveils America's Tapestry: 13 Colonies, 13 stories, 1 nation (whro.org)
Narrows
- Elliott, Elinda Stevens (nrvnews.com)
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