Chauvin Convicted of Murder in Floyd Case
Former Minneapolis officer Derek Chauvin was found guilty on all counts including second degree unintentional murder, third degree murder, and second degree manslaughter for pinning George Floyd to the pavement with his knee. The verdict sparked strong reactions as Floyd family members and protesters watched in a packed courthouse area and nearby crowd.
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Hennepin County
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Concord University
Hard freeze brings snow showers to Bluefield area
The National Weather Service in Blacksburg warns of a hard freeze with mid 20s temperatures and possible snow showers tonight. Anita Silverman notes blooming plants risk damage. winds will intensify as a cold front moves through. Rain may turn to snow with minimal accumulation and better odds near Lewisburg. warming by Friday and no return to above freezing until next week.
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NWS
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Lewisburg
Mercer Schools awarded 9.6 million for new elementary school
Mercer County Schools will receive 9.6 million in state funding to build a PreK through fifth grade school replacing Brushfork and Bluewell facilities. The project is part of a 75 million statewide SBA package across seven counties, aiming to serve about 375 students and mirror Bluefield Primary and Mountain Valley Elementary designs.
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Bluewell
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Mercer County Schools to retire longtime superintendent Deborah Akers
Mercer County superintendent Deborah Akers announced her upcoming retirement after 47 years in the school system, including 32 years in administration. Born in Mercer County she began as an elementary teacher in 1974 and later served as coordinator of in service and continuing education and other leadership roles before her retirement.
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