Was John Henry a real convict or folk hero
Historian Scott Nelson of William and Mary argues John Henry the steel drivin man likely lived as a convict laborer used on the railroad. He suggests the legendary death commemorates inmates buried in Virginia State Penitentiary graves and notes records are scant for proof, though the ballad reflects brutal railroad work of the era.
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John Henry
White House
San
Guy B. Johnson
Williamsburg
Virginia State Penitentiary
Richmond
Scott Nelson
College of William and Mary
Nelson
Virginia Penitentiary
Social Science History Association
Chicago
Mountain Rock
Big Bend
Chesapeake & Ohio Railway
West Virginia
C&o
West Virginia draws 9th graders for college scholarships
Matthew Wine, one of nine WV youths chosen in a statewide drawing by Treasurer John Perdue, will receive a one year scholarship with others earning two and four year awards. He dreams of NBA stardom, with backup in baseball, and (along with his family) will attend a Dec. 14 presentation with Gov. Underwood. Ten corporate sponsors funded the $55,000 program.
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Matthew
West Virginia
John Perdue
Aaron Porter
Logan
Steve
Sheila Wine
Inspiration Lane
Sunny Meadows
Michael Jordan
Steve Wine
Sheila
State Treasurer's
Daily Telegraph
Charleston
Cecil Underwood
Princeton
Bill Davis
Pat
Arley
Phyllis Fink
Roanoke
James Wine
Perdue
Taxi firm serves Mercer and neighboring counties in Bluefield
Swetnam states the taxi service covers Mercer County and parts of Tazewell and McDowell counties, with three new four wheel drive jeeps for winter. Most riders are elderly needing trips to doctor, post office, bank or grocery. Regulars include longtime customers since 1991. Two vehicles on street nightly.
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A-1
Norfolk Southern
Mercer County
Tazewell County
McDowell County
Swetnam
Bluefield
Ninth Grade Dreams Show Diverse Career Goals
Students across grades discuss ambitions from engineering and surgery to professional wrestling management. Several express disinterest in the presidency while others note practical pay and meaningful work. A ninth grader favors engineering for strong pay, while an eleventh grader aims to be a veterinarian and would serve if given the chance.
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Shawna Lambert
Chris Thomson
Brick
Thompson
Jennifer Blankenship
Andrew Hodges
Jeanne Shrader
Clinton
Band program at Princeton Senior High School details
Princeton Senior High School bands total about 70 marching members and 65 in the concert group. Directors emphasize dedication and time demands from rehearsals, camps, and competitions. Mercer County bands regularly win statewide honors while educators discuss block scheduling as a potential access facilitator.
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Princeton Senior High School
Mercer County
Saunders
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