“BLUEFIELD, Va. — Town officials in Bluefield, Va. are seeking a resolution to the ongoing stadium usage impasse that could effect where the home games of the Graham G-Men are played.
However, officials with the town of Bluefield, Va., are concerned about the loss of revenue to area businesses if the Graham High School fan base would have to travel to Tazewell. They also have concerns for the safety of those parents and fans who would have to travel a longer distance to watch a home game, according to Bluefield, Va. Town Manager Andrew Hanson.
“Yes the town does have a concern that there would be an economic loss to the town should the games not be played in one of the two Bluefields,” Hanson said. “And we have voiced that concern to the school superintendent. And voiced the concern to the county administrator and to our county representative. So from the economic and business side of the house, the town does have an interest and is concerned about that, and for the safety of the parents and children that would be driving away from the area for the home games.”
While the town hasn’t received a response yet from the school system, the issue is expected to be discussed in a closed-door executive session of the Bluefield, Va. Town Council on June 24. Hanson said Chuck Presley, the Eastern District representative on the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors, has been asked to attend that meeting.“
Town officials seek resolution to stadium impasse. - BDTONLINE.com