FEMA plans county government seminar on hazard mitigation
FEMA will meet with county and school officials on Tuesday at the courthouse to discuss hazard mitigation projects and how to apply for federal funds. Oakvale recently approved demolition of six houses in a similar effort, with the event aimed at guiding leaders through federal grant processes.
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Orcer County
Federal Emergency Management Agency
West Virginia
Oakvale
County Commission
Daily Telegraph News Editor Names and Bible Verse
Daily Telegraph staff listings show Tammie Toler as City Editor Samantha Perry WV State Editor Barbara Hawkins Thomas A Colley as Executive editor and VA State Editor. The scripture from I Kings 18 21 is cited in the message.
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Barbara Hawkins
Princeton
The
Daily Telegraph
Ese
Tammie Toler City
Samantha Perry
Red Cross chapter in Bluefield will not be rechartered
Bluefield readers learn the East River Mountain Area Chapter of the American Red Cross will not be rechartered. Regional officials assure continued services, with potential improvements as local volunteers devote full time and administrative burdens lift.
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East River Mountain Red Cross Chapter
Mercer County
Charlene Meade
Johnny
Red Cross
East River Mountain Area
American Red Cross
Bluefield
Chris Dale
Four Seasons
Limited pre school options upset reader letters
A reader complains about the Princeton federally funded pre school at Silver Springs Elementary. With 90 applicants for two classes, only 60 spots are available, and funding cuts prevent expanding access for Princeton area children. The writer urges equal access to early education regardless of location or income.
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Princeton
Silver Springs
Cumberland
Mercer County
Archer remembered by South Carolina Guardsmen
The SC National Guard unit deployed to McDowell County honors Bill Archer for reporting on their mission and participating in a local talent production. His performance of Country Roads moved many, and the commendation comes from Joseph E. Padgett, Command Sergeant Major, 122d Engr Bn.
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Bill Archer
South Carolina
Joseph E. Padgett
122D
Engr
SC National Guard
Residents call to keep McDowell County schools open
Letters from McDowell County residents urge the preservation of Northfork Middle and other local schools amid flood damage and proposed consolidation. Writers cite long bus rides, community memory, and student learning concerns, urging local voices be heard before a final decision.
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McDowell County
Welch
Dr. Roberts
Northern
Virginia
Fairfax County
Nonia Gay (Hunt) Jones
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Mark) Elliott
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