Tazewell County funds college tuition via jail savings pledge
Fulfilling a pledge to students in Tazewell County uses $275,000 saved from regional jail expenses after court closures to boost the Southwest Virginia Community College Scholarship Program from $40,000 to $315,000. The board aims to fund summer and fall tuition. future years depend on local and state funding. A private donor matched funds.
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Huge Fourth of July tests Americans’ self control
The Fourth of July weekend brings parades and fireworks canceled, beaches closed, and health authorities warn this will test Americans’ discipline amid rising coronavirus cases in 40 states. Governors require masks. families urged to celebrate at home with small cookouts. Local residents describe scaled back celebrations and concerns about frontline workers’ safety.
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Favorite patriotic films shared by Bluefield residents
In Bluefield Virginia area residents discuss their favored patriotic movies as the Fourth of July approaches. Lisa Byrd recalls a World War II film featuring Black pilots, reflecting on cinema's celebration of American history.
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Mercer and Monroe report mixed COVID counts in WV update
Mercer County held at 45 cases with 16 recoveries and 29 active infections after Friday’s WVDHHR update. Monroe County added one confirmed case raising its total to 13 with one probable case pending confirmation. Across the state 3,021 confirmed cases and 105 probable cases are reported with 93 deaths and 180597 tests completed.
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