Teen Challenge helps Bluefield graduate find new life
Scott Ray told Bluefield Rotary Club how Appalachian Teen Challenge guided him from a crack fueled crisis to a new life as a Bible college student and youth pastor. Harley Cox, another veteran of the Roanoke Teen Challenge, recalled military trauma and addiction, praising the program for discipline, care, and long term recovery. The facility cites an 86 percent long term success rate of graduates. Contact Barbara Hawkins at bhawkins bottonline.com.
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Tazewell committee drafts county school master plan
A 30 member panel of parents, community and civic leaders along with educators tours all county schools and, with a professional facilitator, prepares a master plan to improve facilities. The group aims to finalize and submit recommendations to officials by November or December.
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Pepper scare at Bluefield post office prompts safety measures
Workers reported mild skin irritation from pepper powder leaking from a local letter. Police and postal inspectors investigated with Bluefield fire and hazardous materials crews aiding. Officials noted improved readiness since 2001 and ongoing terrorism response training for postal and emergency crews.
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