Tazewell County SOL scores show local gains in 2001
Tazewell County schools report improved local SOL results with higher division writing and reading scores. Cedar Bluff Elementary and several elementaries posted gains while Pocahontas High School reading dipped and some elementary test scores declined. State accreditation decisions remain pending until September.
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Don Hodock
Cedar Bluff
Graham High School
Richlands High School
Tazewell High School
Pocahontas High School
Cedar Bluffs
Graham
Raven
Richlands
Springville
Abbs Valley Boissevain
North Tazewell
Tazewell
Council member urges residents to attend regular monthly meetings
Princeton council member Pat Wilson urges more residents to attend monthly committee meetings where decisions reportedly occur, arguing the full council meeting is only a formality. She mailed 100 notices, notes scheduling issues, and seeks a Tuesday time to fit her beauty salon schedule while defending open discussion.
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Princeton
Pat Wilson
Will Stafford
Ellen Allen
Dewey Russell
Russell
Martha Draper
Ron Lively
Lively
Earlie Moon
Moon
Doug Freeman
Ken Clay
Freeman
Charles) Bingham
Wilson
Council
Public Works and Recreation Committee
Princeton City Council hails flood recovery progress
Princeton officials voiced optimism after recent floods as city crews push to finish repairs. City Manager Doug Freeman credited dredging along Brush Creek for reduced water damage, while Councilman Earlie Moon reported FEMA review of the Flood Management Plan. The meeting also covered a fire training center user agreement and first readings to raise building permit minimums from 200 to 1000 dollars and set permit fees.
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Rinceton
iPr
Princeton City Council
Earlie Moon
Council
Public Works and Recreation Committee
Doug Freeman
Brush Creek
Freeman
Stafford Drive
Moon
FEMA
Maple Street
Second rabid animal found in Mercer County
Mercer County health officials warn residents after a skunk tested positive for rabies marking the year's second animal to test positive. The skunk invaded a Lashmeet home on Aug 9 and was described as aggressive but no humans were exposed. Precautions include vaccinating pets, avoiding stray or wild animals, and contacting animal control or the health department if exposure occurs.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Lashmeet
Mike Sale
Mercer County Health Department
Sale
Health Department
Animal Control Agency
Humane Society
Mercer County’ Health Department
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Tazewell County
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South College Avenue
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Mercer
West Virginia
West Virginia Bureau For Public Health
Division On Alcoholism and Drug Abuse
Alcohol Beverage Control Administration
West Virginia State Police
West Virginia Youth Tobacco Prevention Campaign
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