Hospitals seek to avert nursing shortage in Mercer County
In Princeton area facilities a nationwide nursing shortage looms with RN numbers projected to fall about 20 percent short of demand by 2020. Michelle Farley of Princeton Community Hospital cites aging workforce, changing career interests among women toward computers and technology, and fewer young people choosing nursing as key factors.
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Mercer County
Michelle Farley
Princeton Community Hospital
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Farley
Virginia Senate weighs teen driving restrictions proposals
Virginia Senate Transportation Committee considers provisional licenses for under 18 and higher ages for learner's permits and licenses. Bills require 40 hours of practice including 10 after dark. limit underage passengers for six months. State data show 174 teen highway deaths last year, up from 119.
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Richmond
Senate Transportation Committee
Virginia
William Mims
Mims
TAZEWELL COUNTY TO REQUEST STATE FUNDS IN RICHMOND TRIP
A 35 member coalition from Tazewell County will travel to Richmond for a two day legislative visit seeking state money and recognition. The group, led by Ginger Branton of the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce, will meet with several state officials starting Wednesday morning and continuing into Thursday afternoon.
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Tazewell
Richmond
Ginger Branton
Richlands Area
Lights Sought for Matoaka School Traffic Warning
Matoaka parents and educators petition for working traffic warning lights at Lashmeet Matoaka School on Route 10. Principal John Fleming notes signs at top and bottom of the hill are nonfunctional, raising safety fears for students and drivers.
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Atoaka
Lashmeet/Matoaka
Mercer County Board of Education
John Fleming
Lashmeet/Matoaka School
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