Virginia education funding lags national average in per pupil spending
Virginia relies heavily on local taxes for public school budgets, with 40.5 percent funded by the state in 1997, ranking 39th nationwide. The state spends about 5,715 dollars per pupil, near the U.S. average, while localities show wide disparities, from 9,297 dollars per pupil in Falls Church to 4,194 in Bedford County, affecting access to quality instruction and teacher salaries.
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Virginia
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Alexandria
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Bedford County
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Blevins
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Virginia Education Association
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Jim Gilmore
Friendly Honda resumes control after management deal expires
Dan Halsey owner of Friendly Honda announced the temporary management agreement with Patriot of Beckley ended June 12 and the dealership has reassumed management. He emphasized continued service quality and the friendly atmosphere. Halsey has also worked to develop Mercer County businesses including Freedom Motorsports nearby which recently received the Polaris franchise.
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Friendly Honda
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Beckley
Halsey
Tammy Halsey
Friendly
Mercer County
Freedom Motorsports
U.S. Route 460
Freedom
Archer Miller to Perform in Chicory Square Concert Series
Bluefield hosts Friday noon concert featuring Bill Archer and Karl Miller performing original coal field themed songs and pieces by others. Archer leads Virginia Desk for Daily Telegraph, Miller is a veteran keyboard artist. Main Street Cafe provides concessions. Mercer County CVB sponsors the event with the Daily Telegraph backing the weekly series through August.
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Chicory Square
Archer
Daily Telegraph
Virginia Desk
Miller
Main Street Cafe
Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau
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Princeton truck driving course at Mercer County Tech Center
Princeton professional truck driving school begins Monday June 26 at 9 a.m. at MCTEC. Classes run Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for 50 hours classroom and 100 hours driving, totaling 150 hours. Tuition is 2000 dollars with registration and fees due on June 26 at MCTEC.
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Mercer County
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