Recht puts new focus on schools in West Virginia
Charleston report notes a court ordered review of standardized testing and statewide shortages in West Virginia schools. An agreed order approves delays and maintains a master plan based on 1983 policies while creating advisory committees to report to the State Board of Education on testing, shortages, vocational offerings and science equipment.
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Hackers zero In on school board in Tazewell County
Hackers target the Tazewell County School Board and its Internet Service Provider. Director Charles Perry notes 20 to 30 daily intrusion attempts from around the world, with attackers traced to Korea, Romania, and a Texas suspect during system upgrades. Staff require constant monitoring and significant personnel time to defend the server.
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Texas
Bush Campaign Rally Draws Support and Opposition in West Virginia
Republican presidential hopeful George W. Bush visited the West Virginia Capitol in Charleston drawing hundreds to the West Virginia Veterans Memorial. Supporters rain and heat amid chants, while locals stressed West Virginia as a Democratic state as Bush pursues momentum toward the GOP convention.
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George W. Bush
Texas
West Virginia Veterans Memorial
Capitol Complex Grounds
West Virginia
Dan Pauley
Charleston
Pauley
Bush
David Bailey
Bush campaigns in West Virginia coal country
President hopeful Bush tours West Virginia with Gov. Cecil Underwood and coal miners, arguing a reasoned cause will yield wins in November. He cites protecting coal jobs and opposing Vice President Gore's environmental stance as key to West Virginia’s support. Local miners express desire to maintain work in Mingo County.
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Cecil Underwood
al Gore
Underwood
Gore
Mingo County
David
Raney and Bush Meet on Airport Tarmac Over Coal Issues
Bill Raney of the West Virginia Coal Association and Dick Kimbler of the United Mine Workers of America spoke with Republican presidential hopeful George W. Bush at Yeager Airport. The 15 minute talk focused on the state's coal industry challenges including mountain top mining. Bush showed awareness of the industry and potential mining activity in Texas.
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Bush
Yeager
Raney
Wyoming County
Westa
Texas
West Virginia Coal Dialogue Yields Quick Bush Contact
Raney recalls signing a joint statement on coal industry job losses in West Virginia. He says Bush campaign energy advisor Don Evans called from Philadelphia within hours, stressing the need for a national energy policy. Raney notes the rapid response was encouraging and supports ongoing dialogue.
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Bush
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Downtown Street Fair aims to revitalize city center
City merchants plan a two day downtown street fair with vendors, music, face painting, and a police K nine team demo. A Bingo card promo offers a $100 prize for visitors who stamp all participating stores. An NIE auction at Chicory Square benefits Newspapers in Education with items from rafting trips to a Greenbrier dinner.
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