McDowell County Teacher Finalist In National Space Contest
Evans, a Mount View High School science teacher from Welch West Virginia, is one of five teachers nationwide chosen as finalists for America's Top Science Teacher in the Discovery Education and 3M competition. The event runs October 3 to 6 at NASA Goddard Space Flight Center near Washington. Evans developed a space related video on air pressure as his finalist entry and credits his early science mentors for inspiration.
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Virginia Tech to boost diversity investment over five years
Virginia Tech will spend about 899000 over five years to implement a diversity task force plan. The effort adds faculty in Africana studies and race policy, expands minority recruitment, outreach, and curriculum changes, plus a Presidential Scholarship Initiative for 50 low income students annually.
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Displaying the World's Longest Skateboard
Builders aim to create a 36 foot skateboard with six wheel sets. Guinness validation is awaited to confirm legality of 12 wheels. Plans include exiting studio through a back door and possible display at the art house, potentially requiring a wall removal.
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Bluefield Eyes World’s Largest Skateboard Draw
Local organizers aim to attract visitors by showcasing a 36 foot skateboard in Bluefield as a new tourist draw echoing the world renowned ball of twine. Creators plan finishing touches and painting to complete the oversized display and entice regional and international visitors.
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Greg Jordan
Gjordan
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Runyon Welcomes Jamie Carosi PAC To The Staff
Dr. Ryan T. Runyon D O welcomes Jamie B Carosi to the staff as a physician assistant. The addition expands clinical capacity and strengthens patient care teams at the practice.
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Concord president samples freshman year in campus life
Aloia describes his Friday visit as a new Concord student living in Wooddell Hall. He ate in the campus cafeteria and attended Freshman 100 and Introduction to Computer Programming classes. He recalls mentoring echoes from the 1960s and notes dorm bed shortages.
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