Virginia school overachievers noted in county rankings
Giles County tops Virginia overachievers in a computer analysis of public school performance by The Times Dispatch and University of Richmond math chair. Charles City County appears as an underachiever. Warren County trails in literacy and dropout prevention. Rhodes Scholars named include Mark Embree of Springfield Virginia Tech Samantha Salvia Old Dominion University and students from West Virginia University and Harvard.
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Arctic cold grips Four Seasons Country with record lows
Charles Owens reports an arctic blast drives Mercer County to a record low of minus one degree at the airport as cold lingers. Officials say warming trend may begin later in the week and caution on a tough winter ahead with possible snow flurries Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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MCEOC Plans Enterprise Center and Blue Collar College
Mercer County Economic Opportunity Corporation moves to form an enterprise center in Southern West Virginia to aid community and economic development. The plan includes an Enterprise Academy with training, loans, and counseling, plus a Blue Collar College expanding vocational offerings and partnering with local colleges. It would later oversee small business incubator operations and administration.
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VDOT lifts hazmat transport limits through Bland tunnels
The Virginia Department of Transportation ended state restrictions on hazardous materials travel via the East River Mountain and Big Walker Mountain tunnels on I 77 in Bland County. Hazmat haulers must still follow federal rules. officials say the change reduces risk to nearby towns and improves containment prospects in a spill.
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Community Christmas Tree donations lag but seek boost
Donations for the Community Christmas Tree totaled 460 on Sunday, raising the grand total to 5,620 toward a 12,000 goal for the gift party on Saturday, December 23 at Bluefield Youth Center. About 900 local and area children are to receive candy fruit stocking stuffers and toys. Santa will attend.
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Englishman Fears London, Chooses Colorado Mountain Life
Jack Griffin, 26, relocated from the United Kingdom to the United States seeking mountains and open space. He moved with his family, applied for a Green Card, and now works as an occupational therapist after an overseas education and a Canadian liaison helped him find a position in America with mountains and safety.
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