Gas prices rise and school transport costs worry districts
Gas gains 10 cents in a month with the state tax rebate not fully covering costs. Mercer County School Board budgets late yet aims to reflect high prices. In Tazewell County, 6700 students rely on 100 daily buses, with maintenance aimed at saving mileage amid soaring fuel costs.
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Manchin lauds West Virginia progress at annex ceremony
Governor lauds strong economy and open for business push in Charleston. He presents a 50000 check to Mercer County leaders for community corrections, cites day report center as cost saving and labor aid, and praises local officials for building the courthouse annex. He vows to move WV from worst to best.
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Carlock remembered as humble teacher and coach at funeral
Friends and fellow coaches described Carlock as a man of character who taught by example. The funeral featured piano by Donnie Kensinger and a service citing faith and perseverance as Bluefield and Mercer County units stood in tribute. Carlock, a Graham G-Men graduate and coach at Bluefield High and Graham High, died from Creutzfeldt Jakob disease after a storied career with state titles in 1989 and 1995.
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Record marijuana eradication in Warto Jaeger county finds 8,730 plants
Welch Detachment with National Guard and DNR officers eradicated 8,730 marijuana plants over two days in Mountain War to Jaeger area. Sgt. W C Tupper described steep terrain and heavy labor, noting some plots had sophisticated irrigation and connections to nearby residences under investigation. Estimated value at maturity around 21.8 million dollars.
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Its St Claire Fault playat Princeton Middle School
Mercer County Children's Drama Camp presents Its St Claire Fault at Princeton Middle School Saturday at 1 pm. Written by Louise Stoker and directed by Anita Skeens Caldwell, the cast includes Misty Carpenter and Brenda Frazier. Two children lost in a cave form the plot with music and dancing. A postshow reception follows. donations accepted. Sponsors Courthouse Players and Pam Hawkins Foundation.
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