WIC program focus in nine county region expands outreach
WIC Director Elva Clemons explains the program remains a nutrition focused service rather than welfare. The nine county program serves about 11,000 people across Mercer McDowell Monroe Fayette Wyoming Raleigh Summers Logan and Mingo counties. Outreach coordinator Elizabeth Simmerman highlights teen pregnancies in Mercer County with high birth rates for ages 15 to 19 and urges pregnant teens to seek WIC counseling and eligibility assessments.
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Elizabeth Simmerman
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County to build new Rural Retreat elementary school plan
Armentrout announced upgrading the Rural Retreat area with a brand new K-5 elementary school. The present Rural Retreat Elementary would become a middle school for grades 6 through 8. The plan may eliminate mobile classrooms, close older facilities such as the Spiller Elementary annex, and upgrade science labs and restrooms across county schools. Construction could be advertised by spring or early summer with actual work to begin soon after.
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Trail Project Aims 2000 Mile West Virginia Route
Whitt praised the authority for selecting him as the trail leader and foresees economic growth for southern West Virginia. The initial opening boosted local business with hotels booked and fuel scarce, as dealers sold ATVs to customers from Wisconsin and Indiana. The plan envisions a 2000 mile trail linking coal and gas roads across McDowell to Wyoming counties, a guarded multi use route for off road motorcycles ATVs hikers bikers and horseback riders.
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High Winds Knock Out Power Across Bluefield
Strong winds swept Bluefield Saturday night toppling trees on Maple and Thorn streets. City crews and American Electric Power workers labored to restore electricity as authorities reported no further details at press time.
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Renovations for Fall Start On New Facilities
The article notes work beginning in the fall on renovated and new facilities that could open by August 2002. It highlights timely completion goals and potential impact on local institutions.
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