Head Start Agreement With McDowell County Board Upheld
Regional Head Start administrator says the controversial pact with McDowell County Board of Education is legal and advisable. Board previously rescinded the pact with the Council of Southern Mountains amid outcry, and a renewal vote ended in a 2-2 tie with president Jennings Boyd absent.
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Welch
McDowell County Board of Education
Council of Southern Mountains
Jennings Boyd
Dortha Fowler
Mike Cortellesi
David Lett
Philadelphia
Lennon 20th anniversary dominates music scene nationwide
Greg Jordan reports on the 20th anniversary of John Lennons death as stores push a Beatles greatest hits album topping charts. Local shop staff note strong sales and reflect on Lennons impact as a peace advocate while recalling his potential future influence.
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Rinceton
John Lennon
Lennon
New York City
Carolyn Clevinger
Record Shop
Kevin Dalton
Cheap Thrills
Share a Blessing Auction draws international interest
Bluefield is hosting the second annual Share a Blessing Auction with Bob Denver of Gilligan's Island as host. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Bluefield Holiday Inn, proceeds aid the Bluefield Union Mission. Denver reports inquiries from Saudi Arabia and Alaska as crowds hope for a repeat of last year’s success. A list of items is on bobdenver.com.
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Bluefield
Bob Denver
Saudi Arabia
Alaska
Denver
Gilligan’s
Princeton
Bobdenver.com
CBS
Community Christmas Tree Sees Donations Top $500
The Community Christmas Tree fund reached nearly $3,500 with Thursday gifts totaling $505. Contributions include $20 from several donors named Brady Kammer and Kammer family members, $25 in memory of Ruby Smith, and messages from family and anonymous donors. Donations may be mailed to Bluefield WV or delivered to the Daily Telegraph office.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
Sarah Ann Brady
Chad Kammer Brady
Katherine Anne Kammer
Caroline Rose Kammer
Ruby Smith
Ralph D. Smith
Michael Ray Ball
Brothers & Sisters
Bryan Beckner
Momma
Poppa Beckner
Glen T. Brown
the Coquettes Club
Charles Stephen Johnson
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