Fatal shooting probe after Bluefield car incident
Mercer County Sheriff Detective-Corporal M T Hatfield investigated a June 7 fatal shooting on Chicory Road near Bluefield. The driver Mikah Dickerson died at WVU Princeton Community Hospital. Passenger Scott Edward White, 37, Bluefield, was charged with involuntary manslaughter after officers found a Ruger 9 mm and ammunition at the scene. White arraigned with a $3,000 bond.
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Concord University lands 2.3 million NSF grant for STEM teachers
United States Senator Shelley Moore Capito announced a 2,317,725 grant from the National Science Foundation to Concord University. The project aims to recruit prepare and retain STEM teachers in rural high need schools by offering an online MAT curriculum and wrap around mentorship using a virtual platform.
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Homeschooling death prompts push for tougher rules
West Virginia responds to the death of 14 year old Kyneddi Miller by proposing stricter homeschooling requirements. Gov. Jim Justice floated a special session to address the issue as lawmakers seek safeguards to prevent similar tragedies. Kyneddi, described as in a skeletal state, was homeschooled since 2021 and lived in Boone County.
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Coalfields recovery community shares hope at park event
In Danville Lick Creek Park dozens of softball players from four coal field counties gathered for the 11th annual tradition. Judges prosecutors recovery coaches officers and clients joined eight teams sharing a day of laughter and teamwork as they played underhand pitches and celebrated every ball hit out of the field.
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