Pocahontas teacher charged with forcible sodomy
Wayne Bruce Wright Jr., 50, of Pocahontas, a Pocahontas High School teacher, is charged with forcible sodomy alleged to have occurred between 1996 and 1997 involving a victim under 13. A preliminary hearing is set for Jan. 23 in Tazewell County Juvenile and Domestic Relations Court.
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Mercer ministers to attend Bible in Schools class
Mercer County ministers will join a Maple View Church breakfast Thursday at 8 am to learn about the Bible in Schools program. Jennifer Schrage-Towers will lead a class “as they are held in schools” with Q and A to follow, as the program expands in Princeton and surrounding areas.
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Bluefield
Family Life Center
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Jennifer Schrage-Towers
Bible In
Ann “Dink” Stafford
Stafford
Mount View High to search for new principal
McDowell officials will begin the principal search at Mount View High School after the death of Barbara Hairston, who led the school since 1993. Interim principal Dan Zirkle will remain until a successor is chosen, with interviews set to start in February and a hire hoped for late February or March.
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Mark Manchin
Manchin
Barbara
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Cowens
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Tazewell Prepares Regional Plan With Towns on Industrial Sites
Tazewell County officials pursue a regional strategy to identify potential industrial sites with towns including Richlands and Bluefield. The plan, approved by the Board of Supervisors, aims to attract industries through a new regional agreement and state incentives. Spencer says negotiations will continue with other towns as part of a broader strategic effort.
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Bluefield Rotary hears about Choices career program
Bluefield leaders discussed the Choices program at a Rotary Club meeting. Career Connections of Mercer County Schools explained how Choices helps high school students plan futures with two 50 minute seminar days covering time and money management and school to work connections. Volunteers from local businesses will train as presenters, with 15 Bluefield Rotarians needed. Donations to Highland Educational Project totaled 2580 dollars aiding 27 families.
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David Addair
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Bob Jones
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Darrell Click
Dwight Gillespie
Stella Addair
Wade
Joan Duvall
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