Senate effort to suspend rules on Student Success Act fails
West Virginia Senate fails to suspend rules to bring Senate Bill 1039, the Student Success Act, to a single reading. The 144 page bill proposes charter schools, teacher raises, scholarships for future educators, wraparound funding, and more. If revived Sunday, amendments may be offered. charter provisions remain highly debated.
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VFW Patriot Ride Honors Veterans in Princeton
Veterans and motorcycle riders gathered in Princeton for the 2019 VFW Post 1144 Patriot Ride at Those Who Served War Museum. About 100 riders traveled a 140 mile route through McDowell Mercer and Wyoming counties with wreaths presented at each stop. A 21 gun salute and TAPS accompanied wreath presentations in Pineville Princeton and Welch.
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Bridge memorial for Hazel Dickens in Montcalm
In Montcalm Hazel Dickens is honored with a bridge dedication. Family friends and fans gathered in her birthplace as the bridge on County Route 11 over the Bluestone River was dedicated to the globally renowned singer.
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Singer Hazel Dickens
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Cole Chevy Mountain Festival Delights Weekend Crowd
BLUEFIELD families and visitors enjoy the Cole Chevy Mountain Festival with horse shows dog performances and thrill rides. Children Brooklyn and Caleb plus siblings Andrew and Kaylee share favorites as Cyclops rides draw cheers and grandparents Angie and Adam bring the younger trio to the weekend event. Brooklyn looks to graduate Pre K Monday with a toy dog in a cap and smiles all around as the sun shines on a lively carnival scene.
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Caleb
Angie
Adam
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