Norfolk Southern to lay off 550 union workers nationwide
Norfolk Southern Corp will lay off 550 union workers next week due to weak demand and high diesel costs. The reductions affect track and maintenance of way staff in 12 divisions across 22 states, including 67 workers on Virginia lines. Company cites downturn in export coal to Asia and trucking competition as primary factors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk Southern Corp
Roanoke, Va
Norfolk Southern
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way
Susan Bland
Virginia Lines
Maryland
South Carolina
Norfolk-based
Mississippi River
Conrail
Asia
Scouts dispel myths of modern, active program
Garrett, a Scout leader, says the Boy Scouts of America in schools counter stereotypes of the old image. He highlights rafting on the New River and rappelling as local activities and cites a distant six week mountaineering expedition as an example of challenging yet safe pursuits that build leadership and outdoor skills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett
Boy Scouts of America
New River
Kammer to receive Silver Beaver for scouting service
Bill Garrett of the Mountain Dominion District announces that Harry Kammer will receive the Silver Beaver Medal at the Buckskin Council awards dinner on February 5 in Belle, West Virginia. Kammer, Bluefield native and district chairman, led 1600 scouts across Mercer McDowell Monroe Giles Tazewell and Bland counties and volunteers with the Bluefield Rescue Squad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bill Garrett
Mountain Dominion
Buckskin Council
West Virginia
Bluefield
Charlie Peters
A For
Bluefield VV
American Red Cross
The
Salvation Army
Bluefield Union Mission
Kammer
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout’s Foundation
Dave Haywood
Solomon Sowers
Rock
Derrick Swope
Phil Arrington
Wayne
Pat Harley
Harry Turner
Ned Shott
John Spracher
Harold Goforth
Bill
Charlie Cole
John Poston
Six Period Day Plan Risks Cuts to Programs and AP Courses
A proposed shift from seven to six periods threatens staff cuts and reduced electives including band, music, theater, and vocational courses. It could limit AP offerings, increase class sizes, and affect graduation credits for both standard and advanced diplomas. Equality of access and potential legal challenges loom for families in outlying areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tazewell County, Career,and Technical Center
Vocational’ Center
Vocational Tech Center
West Virginia Chambers Seek 18 Economic Reform Measures
Chambers from Mercer County outline 18 statewide changes to boost economics and development. Proposals include tax reductions, reducing workers compensation costs, evaluating job impacts of laws, deregulating electricity, and boosting economic incentives through vocational schools. They urge coordinated higher education with K 12 and workforce programs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercer County
Charleston
West Virginia
Board of Transportation
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Devel
Also Mentioned on This Page
Bland
A-1
House of Worship
Max Kammer
Memorial School
Immanuel Lutheran Church
Hytone Lodge
Order of the Arrow
Harry Kammer
Camp Roland
Bland County
Kammer Furniture Company
Cub Scouts
A-s
Johnston Chapel Hall’s Ridge Road
Princeton
Chambers
Thursdé
C& Bluefield
BRMC
Bristol
Canaumar
Dina
Bradford
Dakota
Brunswick
Wessevook
Ince
Brick Street
SUN
Atva News
Arcticcat
Lee Axl
Articcat
the Envir
Onm
Arctic Cat
Kee
Arctic Cat Inc
Thief River Falls
Ouglag
Portin Ince
Adco Atv
DOT
Ezldan Ua Ean
Unin Family Life Insurance Compt Holt Ceruat
Telia Melu
T. Tyann Evans
Southwalker St
Naifa
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!