Quest for another new facility Princeton Mercer schools move toward replacing two aging elementary schools
Mercer County Board of Education plans a January 14 vote to close Bluewell Elementary then Brushfork Elementary as part of a push to build a new facility. Superintendent Deborah Akers sought 11.5 million from the SBA in 2019 to replace aging buildings amid health and safety concerns, with local cost shares noted and ongoing closure hearings to position for potential funding.
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Bluewell Elementary
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Mercer County Board of Education
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Deborah Akers
West Virginia School Building Authority
Blewell
Mercer County Schools
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Akers
SBA
Mercer County
Virginia lawmakers ban guns at state Capitol
Virginia lawmakers voted to ban firearms at the Capitol and a legislative building amid protests by Republicans. House Speaker Eileen Filler-Corn cited public safety as the justification while Democrats push a broader gun agenda ahead of anticipated rallies and further votes.
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Winds topple trusses at Bluefield elementary site
Akers of Mercer County Schools said high winds damaged trusses at the Bluefield Primary School construction site near Befield High School. Workers are removing the damaged structures and replacing them with new ones. The project will not add costs but may cause delays. the school is slated to open this fall.
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Mercer County Schools
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Bluefield Primary
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Filing opens for 2020 political offices in Mercer County
Mercer County Clerk Verlin Moye says filing for the 2020 election runs January 13 to 25 and covers all offices statewide. County races include county commission sheriff prosecuting attorney and magistrate with three seats in the 27th House District up. Incumbents Del Joe Ellington and Del Eric Porterfield seek re election. Del John Shott won t run. Tina Russell and former Del Marty Gearheart have announced. filings occur in Charleston.
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Tina Russell
Charleston
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