Tazewell school panel weighs major changes for county
Virginia Department of Education officials told the Tazewell County School system that seven buildings could be unnecessary and project costs may run 28 to 31 million dollars, with consolidation likely. Proposals include closing Pocahontas High and merging with Graham, and closing North Tazewell Elementary while repurposing it as administration space. The plan targets all areas for renovation as local taxpayers face courthouse spending fallout.
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Byrd pushes 36 million highway bill for West Virginia
Congress approves a 36 million transportation package including King Coal Highway Coalfields Expressway and WV Route 10 with 20 million added by U S Senator Robert Byrd D West Virginia The measure aims to boost regional economic development by improving highway links linking southern West Virginia to the nation and supporting jobs and growth pending presidential signature.
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Get Us Out of the United Nations Now
A reader urges U.S. withdrawal from the United Nations arguing the 1999 arms control report seeks global private gun bans and ammunition control. The piece defends the Second Amendment and national defense, urging action to preserve constitutional rights and resist U.N. influence.
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Telegraph Letters Policy Summary
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on public interest topics but requires brevity. Submissions must include the writer's signature address and phone number to be considered for publication.
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Public Schools Show Ramadan Prayer Rights Spotlight
A columnist argues that Muslim students in New York City public schools are allowed to pray during school hours, highlighting a double standard in anti religious protests. He urges broader accommodation of religious expression and suggests school voucher options to avoid church state conflicts. Betsy Hart is cited as a contact.
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