Masks in classrooms in Tazewell County for 2021 2022
The Tazewell County Public Schools board announces a mask mandate for all students and staff indoors and on buses for the 2021-2022 opening. The policy, based on counsel and health guidance, applies regardless of vaccination status and will be reviewed in September.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Ralph Northam
Virginia
Virginia Department of Health
Schools School Board
Mercer masks decision delayed by school board
Mercer County school board tabled a decision on masks after New Superintendent Edward Toman recommended following the CDC guidelines now urging universal mask use in schools. Board members expressed concerns about the guidelines being open ended and debated safety versus policy.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Alls
Edward Toman
CDC
Jacinda Lanton Smith
County Commission rejects Glenwood Park amphitheater bids
Mercer County votes to reject all bids for Glenwood Recreation Park amphitheater after bids exceed rough estimates. Bids ranged from 231801 to 369000 as officials blame high lumber and supply costs. Commission President Buckner notes the county cannot spend over 300000 to build a stage. Commissioner Puckett calls material costs outrageous.
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County Commission
Glenwood Park
Rinceton
Mercer County Commission
Glenwood Recreation Park
Commission
Gene Buckner
Greg Puckett
Bluefield Names Simmons to District I Board Seat and Reelects Martin Mayor
Keyvon Simmons, 24, was sworn in as Bluefield City Board of Directors member for District I after winning the May election over incumbent Barbara Thompson-Smith. Ron Martin was reelected mayor by the board, continuing in his role since first joining the board four years ago. Simmons pledged open-door communication and service to Bluefield residents.
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Keyvon Simmons
Simmons
Colin Cline
Municipal League
Cline
Martin
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