Southern states face weak middle school teaching standards
The Southern Regional Education Board reports that most Virginia North Carolina and Delaware middle school teachers meet higher subject readiness while many SREE states rely on low Praxis I passing scores. The study shows math and science majors are underrepresented among eighth grade teachers and teachers lack ongoing subject training.
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Southern Regional Education Board
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North Carolina
Delaware
SREE
Sondra Cooney
West Virginia
SREB
Texas
Charlie Smith
D-St. Marys
Violent crime down in Four Seasons area agrees officials
Bluefield and Mercer County lawmen report declines in major crimes across Four Seasons Country aligning with state and national trends. Local police cite better records, radios, 911, and tech as aids, while domestic violence shows apparent rise due to reporting changes and law updates.
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Sarver
Mercer County
Harold Buckner
Buckner
West Virginia
M.R. Miller
Pete Beavers
Beavers
Greenbrier mulls casino vote as 1999 session nears
The Greenbrier Resort seeks legislative approval for a casino, hoping to win Greenbrier County and statewide backing. A AP survey shows 18 of 34 senators and 43 of 100 delegates favor the bill, with many undecided. Gov Underwood would sign if approved, the hotel says gambling could rescue a 12 month season and protect 1,600 jobs.
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Hope Springs
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House of Delegates
Greenbrier County
Associated Press
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Randy Schoonover
Schoonover
John Cavacini
The
Racing Association
Cavacini
Ted Kleisner
Kleisner
Kwanzaa service observed in Bluefield citywide
A Bluefield Kwanzaa observance will be held at 6 p.m. January 1 at Greater Mount Zion Pentecostal Church marking the sixth year of citywide celebration. The event reflects the seven day Kwanzaa period honoring Umoja through Imani and features the Kinara candle lighting with participation from area churches.
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Bluefield
Greater Mount Zion
Imani
Grundy area to get new airport aided by Penn Virginia land
Grundy Town Manager Chuck Crabtree says a new regional airport is pivotal for local economic growth and will not burden taxpayers since Penn Virginia Co has donated land near Star Branch in Harman. The plan envisions a runway at least 6 000 feet long with a possible 4 800 foot cross-runway and improved load capacity to handle larger planes and corporate jets.
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Grundy
Chuck Crabtree
Penn Virginia Co
Star Branch
Harman
Penn Virginia
Crabtree
Airport Road
Vansant
Flood control work under way in Grundy Virginia project
Grundy town officials report rapid progress on a flood control and redevelopment project across the Levisa River. Army Corps of Engineers completes core drilling and continues design work with Norfolk Southern on rail relocation and flood proofing. Town Manager Chuck Crabtree cites anticipated economic growth and reduced trade leakage as spurring new business interest and a rebuilt downtown.
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Grundy
Chuck Crabtree
Crabtree
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
Levisa River
Corps
Norfolk Southern
Long Bottom
Buchanan County
Virginia
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