Graham High 2001 Graduation Focuses on Unity and Gratitude
Graham High School 2001 commencement at Graham Middle School honored 120 graduates with first honor Franklin Sell as co valedictorian urging graduates to choose their paths. Co valedictorian Frank Tripp Johnson shared a Dr Seuss inspired message from his mother Cookie Johnson. Salutatorian Kara Riggins stressed unity citing Ecclesiastes as a guiding line. Honor graduates Megan Mullennex and Linda Brogdon welcomed attendees to the diploma ceremony.
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Tazewell County
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Ecclesiastes
Megan Mullennex
Linda Brogdon
Gary O. Williams
Ben Tom Bailey IV
Todd Baker
THS Class of 2001 bids a final farewell
Charles Owens reports a tearful farewell at Tazewell High School where 148 graduates listened to honor student Carol Green pay tribute to late teacher Warren Hutchinson who passed away last fall. Green’s words recalled loss and resilience as the class marked commencement.
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Shrewsbury crowned Miss SummerFest 2001
Lisa Shrewsbury, a 16 year old Princeton Senior High School junior, won Miss SummerFest 2001 at the Princeton City Pool during a three day event. Kayla Dawn Whittaker was first runner-up. Brooke Leandra West won Little Miss SummerFest with Casey Savanna Shylock as first runner-up among 11 contestants.
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Arrest Made in Nemours Horse Beating Case
Princeton area Mercer County detains Keith Roberts on cruelty to an animal charge after a severely beaten horse found at his residence. The sheriff and humane society reported hammer head markings on the animal, which later died from its injuries. The case proceeds to court after arraignment and bond posting.
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Sheriff’s Department
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Humane
Teresa Dobbins
Randell Thompson
Mercer County Magistrates Office
Mercer County Schools End Year for 9500 Students
About 9,500 students across 26 Mercer County schools finished classes Friday as summer break begins. Superintendent Dr. Debora Akers noted a slight year to year drop in enrollment while teachers have a few days left, and summer school starts June 21 for those attending.
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Gas price roundup shows region's lowest unleaded rates
Several stations report regular unleaded around 1.42 to 1.49 dollars with unleaded plus up to 1.68. Bluefield W V and Va locations list prices. Princeton Rogers Street at 1.46 regular and 1.54 unleaded plus. Richlands at 1.49. Double Kwik stations at 1.49 regular and 1.68 unleaded plus. Readers invited to share lower prices by email or phone.
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