Mercer County schools report steady enrollment on first day
Enrollment in Rinceton Mercer County schools totaled about 9 298 students on the first day with seventh and eighth grades at Bluefield Middle not yet counted. Superintendent Deborah Akers noted last year’s roll was 9 335 and 10 106 by October, expecting growth as the year continues. Students at Knob and Cumberland Elementary embraced first grade with teachers Sandra Smith and Dana Jones, enjoying activities and magic markers as they return to class.
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Jeffrey Dalton
Clarisse Devis
P.J. Brinkley
Bluefield
Cumberland Elementary
Tourism teamwork aims to link Virginias and WV for tourism growth
Virginia and West Virginia officials and tourism leaders convened in Bramwell and Pocahontas to discuss cross state collaboration. State senators and delegates from Mercer and Tazewell counties attended, along with WV parks and recreation figures, outlining a plan to build bridges in the region's tourism future. Beverly Wellman coordinated the luncheon and meeting, signaling a start to alliance work.
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Bluestone Convention & Visitors
West Virginia eyes Bramwell tourist train link
John Hedrick of the West Virginia State Rail Authority outlined plans for a regional tourist train centered in Bramwell. He stressed uniting Bramwell and Pocahontas attractions to pull in Appalachian history and boost regional tourism.
Mercer County to Repair Dangerous Road Near Pocahontas
Mercer County Department of Highways will repair a narrow partly caved in road with many potholes between Pocahontas and Bramwell near the Virginia border. The road mainly lies in Tazewell County with portions in Mercer and McDowell counties. repairs begin within two weeks.
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Jaeger dismissed from five million civil suit
The town of Jaeger has been dismissed from a five million civil lawsuit alleging police brutality. The suit filed by Ivan Coleman, a former Jaeger resident, centers on an incident on February 25, 1996 on U S Route 52 in Saeger. The case proceeds against the police officer still named as a defendant.
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Partly Cloudy With Warm Highs In The 80s
A weather forecast notes partly cloudy skies with highs in the lower 80s across the region. Light winds from the southwest shift toward the afternoon as temperatures rise.
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