SVCC Fiber Optics Program Seeks ARC Grant
U S Rep Rick Boucher announced a 99044 federal ARC grant to Southwest Virginia Community College for its Fiber Optic Technician Program. Funds will buy lab gear for the Hansonville satellite serving Buchanan Dickenson and Russell counties, with SVCC matching 12268 and private sources adding 38590, expanding capacity from six to eight or more students per session and up to 40 yearly. The program established since February 2002 trains students to design install test and maintain fiber optic networks and may lead to certification. Of 32 graduates, 21 work in fiber optic related fields.
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Bluefield High Plans 100 Year Celebration
Bluefield High marks its 100th anniversary with events for classes of 1962 and 1963, a historic display including the 1925 fire, first principal C. W. Cornett and early teachers, and recognition for oldest living alumni. The Jades band will perform at 7 p.m. in the Bluefield Auditorium with organizers led by Gerri Culler and Wayne Pelts.
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West Virginia Elks seek volunteers for disabled camp
Princeton reports the West Virginia Elks Disabled Camp calls for volunteers for July 20 through 26 at Mercer County 4-H Camp. Open to ages 16 and up with no experience needed. Helpers assist campers with daily tasks, cleaning, and social interaction. For information contact Taffy Underwood at 304 252 7126 or Thomas Lester at 304 425 4652.
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RHS field house plans questioned
In Richlands Virginia the Richlands High School field house project funding has grown to about 250000 dollars but construction has not started. The Tazewell County School Board seeks official documentation and community input on the fund_s use and whether a committee should be formed.
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Cowens
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Logging truck overturns on Route 83 in McDowell County
A logging truck overturned on Route 83 in the Bartley community of McDowell County on Tuesday at 9 07 am, blocking the road while lumber spilled into the highway. Deputy R K Auville of the McDowell County Sheriff's Department investigated. no injuries were reported and further details were not immediately available.
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Police blotter brief of July incidents and arrests
A July blotter lists cases including forgery and uttering a $10 check cashed for $150, disturbances, mailbox destruction, public intoxication, battery with ambiguity over Virginia, trespassing at Wal Mart, a Route 460 two vehicle crash, a stolen license plate in Lashmeet, warrants for failing to appear, worthless checks at a Texaco, Lortab thefts from a Bluefield residence, public intoxication and marijuana possession, two sexual abuse complaints involving a Princeton juvenile, a missing juvenile en route to Indiana, and a July 13 Airport Road vehicle damage with no suspects.
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