Battle over demolition at Virginia Military Institute in Lexington
Virginia Military Institute wins approval to raze the Post Surgeon’s House to expand a dining hall near the Barracks. Preservationists led by Rich Weil seek to save the Victorian brick home designed by a noted local architect, with demolition set for March.
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Lexington
Virginia Military Institute
VMI
Rich Weil
State interims advance unendorsed clean elections bill Charleston
A divided joint Judiciary sub committee moved the unendorsed bill to create public campaign funding for governor, the courts, and the Legislature while refusing full endorsement. It would fund candidates who limit spending and contributions, with seed money and $5 donations, allocating up to $1 million for governor and $7,500 for single-member House races. Supporters cite Maine and Arizona examples. opponents warn of taxpayer dollars and unfunded mandates.
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Charleston
Joint Judiciary
Bill
Jon Blair Hunter
D-Monongalia
Arizona
Maine
Andy McKenzie
Robio
America
McKenzie
Subcommittee
Rusty Webb
Akanawha
Steve Kominar
Dmingo
West Virginia nursing schools turn away 573 applicants amid shortage
West Virginia lawmakers were told 573 qualified nursing applicants were rejected this year due to a statewide shortage. Officials noted 1,382 admitted to programs while 45 slots remained vacant, with private colleges contributing six of 17 programs and rising costs and commuting distances cited as barriers for students.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Higher Education
Jim Skidmore
Skidmore
Shepherd College
Don Perdue
Dwayne
Perdue
Cynthia Armstrong Persily
West Virginia University
Nurs
Ing
Women & Children’s Hospital
Persily
Sharon Boni
Alderson-Broaddus College
Boni
State Association of Deans and Directors of Nursing Education
Holidays. Assistance and cheer brighten nursing home holidays
The article describes how residents at Maples and Heritage Hall find meaning in Christmas through giving and gatherings. Lil Martin and her husband bring joy with decorations and fruit deliveries, while residents join in carols, shopping trips, and candle-lighting ceremonies. Various facilities host concerts and special events to uplift residents and families during the holidays.
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The
Maples
Archer
Lil Martin
Martin
Rabbit
Elvis
Harold Wickham
Westwood Healthcare Center
Lewisburg
the Havens
Princeton
Edna Rose
Westwood
Christmas festivities at area nursing homes lift resident spirits
The Tazewell Magic Mart opens for gifts while Heritage Hall stocks resident gifts. At McDowell Continuous Care in Thorpe, Workman notes church support to ensure every resident receives something on Christmas Eve. Glen Wood Park Retirement Village hosts a live Nativity with residents like Dr. Herb Lowe delivering Christmas service.
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Workman
McDowell Continuous Care
Thorpe
Bluefield
Commission On Aging
Welch
Susan Belcher
Glen Wood Park Retirement Village
Belcher
Herb
Janie Light
Joseph and
Mary
Herb Lowe
Glen Wood
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
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Jones
Dana
Resi
Dents
IRS
Jkharris
Revolution Company
Wall Street Journal
JK Harris & Company
United States Department of Agriculture, Rural Development
Bluestone Health Association, Inc
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Mercer County
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