SVCC opens Education and Training Center in Pocahontas
In Pocahontas Virginia Southwest Virginia Community College opened the Education and Training Center on the third floor of the old Pocahontas Fuel Building with a ribbon cutting. Dr. Tony Lotito and SVCC President Dr. Charles King announced new programs including computer classes and corrections training with Class starting December 13 at 6 pm. Warden Stan Young will teach Introduction to Corrections as the unit projects a 1,100 bed facility opening in June 2007, with support from Historic Pocahontas Inc. and local officials guidance for in state tuition reciprocity with nearby West Virginia counties.
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Southwest Virginia Community College
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Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
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Anita Brown
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Historic Pocahontas, Inc
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Thomas B. Childress
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Gratton
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Karen Polenski
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Tazewell County
West Virginia
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McDowell
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Bluefield Man Arrested in Hotel Shooting
A Bluefield man, Donald Eugene Greene 39, was arrested Friday and charged with one count of aggravated robbery after a shooting at the Economy Inn on Cumberland Road. Victim Tommy Dale Evans 43 of Statesville North Carolina was shot once Thursday morning. he was treated and released. Two additional suspects remain sought as officers investigate a robbery attempt gone bad.
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Evans
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
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State medical examiner identifies Bluefield fire victim Stevie Burkhart
The West Virginia state medical examiner’s office confirmed Mercer County man Stevie Burkhart 30 was killed in an early Tuesday fire that destroyed a Bluefield business office. Investigators say the cause remains undetermined and ask for tips via the arson hotline 800 233-3473. Burkhart, part owner of Green Valley Excavating, had aided local projects and community groups, earning praise from colleagues and volunteers. Mercer Funeral Home will announce arrangements.
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Mercer County
Steve R
Stevie” Burkhart, Jr
Green Valley Excavating
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Medicare seminar on drug coverage in Bluefield VA
A free informational session on the new Medicare Prescription Drug Coverage will be held Tuesday December 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. at Westwood Center dining room Westwood Medical Park Bluefield VA. The session will be provided by NeighborCare and Omnicare Pharmacy.
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Pocahontas Christmas Parade Set For Saturday Evening
Pocahontas Virginia hosts a 6 p.m. parade Saturday December 17 with the theme Our Small Town Christmas. Clubs churches and businesses encouraged to participate. Top three floats and top three four wheelers win cash prizes. Rodriguez Funeral Home serves coffee and hot chocolate. Call Jean Boone for details.
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Rodriguez Funeral Home
Jean Boone
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