Chicory Square News Today

Normally I’m not enthusiastic about destruction, but Monday was an exception when demolition started in downtown Bluefield’s 400 block.

Buildings which were big parts of Bluefield’s downtown, but have stood empty for years, could start coming down once the city of Bluefield finalizes a contract for large-scale demolition.

BLUEFIELD — From the long-awaited opening of a three-mile stretch of the King Coal Highway in Bluefield to a surprise Memorial Day flood, the year 2023 is being remembered as

BLUEFIELD — Bluefield officials are now actively seeking public input on rebuild options for the 400 block of the city’s downtown area.

BLUEFIELD — Utility workers were busy Wednesday removing water infrastructure from downtown buildings slated for demolition while bids were being sought from contractors able to bring the structures down.

Motorists driving through downtown Bluefield have likely noticed a lot of activity along the 400 block area in recent weeks. The ongoing project they are observing involves an abatement crew

BLUEFIELD — Abatement crews are almost finished with their work in the 400 block of downtown Bluefield, setting the stage for the next phase of the large-scale downtown demolition and

BLUEFIELD — Abatement crews will be working inside of the old JCPenney building in Bluefield for at least another week before moving to other sections of the 400 block downtown

BLUEFIELD — Abatement crews entered the former JCPenney building in downtown Bluefield Tuesday, and are now actively looking for asbestos, mold and other hazardous materials that may be inside of

BLUEFIELD — Abatement crews entered the former JCPenney building in downtown Bluefield Tuesday, and are now actively looking for asbestos, mold and other hazardous materials that may be inside of