Tazewell school board fields questions in Pocahontas session
The Northern district met with Robert Steele and Dr. Brenda Lawson to discuss school plans and issues. Topics included a single principal for both Pocahontas High School middle school and high school, SOL score delays, bleacher and gym floor upgrades at PHS, Abbs Valley Elementary School achievements, and potential window and roof work if a bond is approved.
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Steele
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Abbs Valley Middle Schop
Summer help is here Vacation volunteers aid Princeton area
Group Work Camps with Four Seasons Workcamp mobilized about 400 volunteers from across multiple states to improve homes in Princeton and Bluefield. They tackle roof repairs ramps painting and weatherization at 65 sites, including Pike View High School, supported by High Street Development Association and Mercer County officials. Camp director Dr. Timothy Knauff chose the Mountain State project citing his mountain preference.
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Sadie Harman
Counselors make house calls for flood victims in W Virginia area
In Tazewell and Buchanan counties counselors from Community Recovery visit flood victims door to door offering crisis counseling at no charge through August with possible extension. They provide referrals to regional agencies, stress management guidance, and aim to ease anxiety, fear, and other trauma effects after the disaster.
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Aaron Byrant
Buchanan
Byrant
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Hurley
Buchanan County
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Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Truck crashes into Tazewell floral shop in Va
A pickup ran into Old Dominion Florist on East Fincastle in Tazewell at 8 a.m. injuring two people. Police say driver Robert Shawver Marrs, 64, and an unidentified passenger were taken to Tazewell Community Hospital after striking two parked cars and the shop’s right side.
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Teen Court to Begin Sessions in Mercer County
Mercer County launches Teen Court as a voluntary alternative to juvenile court with about 30 volunteers. Teens will serve on a six to twelve member jury and assume roles as defense, prosecution, clerk, and bailiff under mentor guidance from county attorneys.
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Bluefield City Park
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