Mercer County seeks public input on new Pike View Middle design
Mercer County plans a fall 2011 opening for Pike View Middle after approving a plan to reconfigure four K-5 schools into a middle school pathway. Aug 11 design forums at Lashmeet Matoaka, Spanishburg, Athens, and Oakvale will gather community input for architectural concepts.
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Downpours Offer Partial Relief for Drought in Princeton
Forecasters in Blacksburg expect mostly sunny skies today after Thursday’s heavy rain that dumped about half an inch. Jody Richmond of the West Virginia University Extension Service in Princeton warns humidity from heavy downpours can invite powdery mildew and blight, urging healthy plants and fungicide treatment while noting the region remains about two inches below normal rainfall. Greg Jordan at gjordan bottonline.com.
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Genoa Park Central Reunion in Bluefield This Weekend
The Genoa and Park Central high schools in Bluefield, created for African American students, host their 20th biennial reunion with registration at the Bluefield Auditorium and Herb Sims Youth Center. Helen L. Jackson-Gillison will be keynote at Saturday’s dinner, followed by a dance, and a Sunday picnic at Lotito Park.
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Tax free weekend aids United Way Stuff the Bus drive
Virginia tax free weekend boosts United Way campaign with school supply drives August 2 3 and 9 10. Donation sites at Magic Mart Tazewell and Wal Marts in Princeton Kimball Bluefield Pounding Mill. Most gifts stay in local counties Mercer or Tazewell with options for monetary support by mail or at bus stops. Volunteer contact provided.
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Bluefield Mayor Plans Written Reply to Resident Op-Ed
Bluefield Mayor Linda Whalen said she is preparing a detailed written response to Blaine Braithwaite’s July 31 op-ed in the Bluefield Daily Telegraph criticizing city government costs, the proposed equestrian center funding, and private investment. She noted public discussion and board votes on the center, and said she has not received a Secretary of State recall report.
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Secretary of State
Registration Dates Set for Bluefield State Fall 2008
Bluefield State College announces general registration for fall 2008 at the Bluefield campus on August 14 and 15. Welch site registration at Mount View High School on August 18 runs from 4 to 6 p.m. For information call (304) 327-4065.
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