Former Mercer teacher charged with sending nude images to students
James Stehlin Jr., 34, of Edenton North Carolina, faces three counts of sending obscene material to seduce a minor. Prosecutors say the Princeton Middle School ex teacher and coach contacted former students via Snapchat and Facebook in 2020, when victims aged 15 and 16. The alleged actions occurred after he had left Mercer County. Stehlin was arrested in North Carolina on Wednesday.
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Virginia Nighs Public Health Order Mandates Masks in Schools
Governor Ralph Northam issues a Public Health Emergency Order requiring masks for all students and staff in indoor K-12 settings in Virginia. The measure follows a March law aligning with CDC indoor masking guidelines as COVID case trends rise nationwide.
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Wildlife habitat to rise on former coal mine site
A $2.254 million grant from Virginia DMME funds converting 350 acres of a historic surface coal mine in Buchanan County into ecotourism habitat. The project, a joint effort by Southwest Virginia Sportsmen and Virginia DWR, aims to provide wildlife viewing of elk bears and other species with native plants and grasses, under the Ecotourism in Nature's Wonderland program.
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Historic Ridge Runner train back in service this weekend
Bluefield city officials say the Ridge Runner miniature train at Lotito Park will resume rides this Saturday and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Weather permitting, the historic line, repaired with track sections, a new brake system and wheels, will operate after repairs noted by City Ambassador Marie Blackwell.
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