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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 2020
Page
1
Gov. Jim Justice said the West Virginia State Fair will proceed Aug 13 to 22 with strict guidelines. He urged attendance with masks optional and social distancing emphasized. The fair drew over 160000 in attendance last year and remains a meaningful West Virginia celebration.
Mercer County parents and school staff will weigh reopening plans for 2020 21 as WVDE outlines three re entry scenarios Safer at School Safer at Home Blending Learning Models and Full Remote Recovery Counties may mix these options to fit local needs and safety measures Four day in person instruction with one remote day is proposed under Safer at School Safer at Home per WVDE guidelines.
Mercer County plans to dedicate the renovated courthouse entrance in conjunction with West Virginia’s statehood day. Workers installed ADA compliant stairs ramps and a ramp while crews finish the topcoat pending three days of sunshine. County Commissioner Bill Archer noted progress and partial funding from the State Preservation Office.
Virginia officials said low COVID-19 case numbers in counties such as Tazewell with nine cases, Giles with five, and Bland with none could allow variations in August school operations. State Superintendent Dr James Lane noted plans must be submitted by divisions and reviewed by the state, with Southwest Virginia likely to see adjustments. Bristol school system has sought in person classes as usual.
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