GED programs face funding cuts harm West Virginia learners
In southern West Virginia GED programs struggle as federal funds shrink due to economy and Iraq war. Mercer County losses 33 percent. McDowell keeps part time after Big Creek People in Action cut. Wyoming County ends program. Community leaders urge restoration and protest priorities, noting many adults lack high school equalization and job access. Samantha Perry, Daily Telegraph managing editor.
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Cluefield Daily Telegraph Editors Named
The newspaper lists Guy as Managing Editor with the County Editor role. Charles Owens is named Senior Copy Editor. A Biblical quotation appears in the text: whosoever shall put away his wife for fornication and marry another commits adultery.
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West Virginia approves four colleges as universities with limits
The West Virginia Legislature passed SB 448 granting university status to four state colleges that must still meet requirements or lose the status. No new funding is provided, but higher education facilities gain fundraising flexibility. Concord College advances a multi million technology center project with $2 million state support and federal funding.
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Veteran lawman Randy Hill fights cancer seeks prayers
Dan Red Clark of Bluefield WV asks prayers for Randy Hill a 55 year old 23 year veteran of Ries County Sheriff's Department battling cancer. He asks readers to send cards to 3824 New Hope Road Princeton WV 214740 and notes liver cancer has spread to pancreas while kidney failure patient once offered a donor kidney.
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Kerry bus PROMISE stops in West Virginia campaign tour
The Kerry Edwards campaign bus called America Can Do Better visited Beckley and Charleston before heading to Parkersburg and Wheeling as part of a WV stop. West Virginians on the bus shared negative stories about the Bush Cheney administration while Gov. Bob Wise greeted PROMISE scholarship winners at Concord College.
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WV Legislature notes student achievement and grants rise
Noted in notebook coverage, West Virginia and Virginia lawmakers discussed higher education gains with more than 4 000 students qualifying this year and nearly 10 000 Promise scholarship winners expected this fall. The Higher Education Grant program grew from 15 million to 60 million dollars, seen as a key state investment to keep students in state. Interim talks raised concerns on rising alcohol and drug abuse threatening state hospitals and potential legislative fixes. Senate leader Tomblin warned against closing doors, while insurers urged caps on juror awards to reduce costs. Barbara Hawkins reported for the Daily Telegraph.
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