Mercer county coalition secures 125000 for youth prevention funds
Mercer County Coalition for Healthy Communities earns up to 125000 from the Drug Free Communities Support Program funded by ONDCP and backed by Senators Capito and Manchin. The five year grant totals 625000, aiming to prevent youth substance use through local collaborations and public health initiatives such as vaping prevention and vaccination access.
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Mercer County
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Capito
West Virginia
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Mercer County Coalition For Healthy Communities
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Time capsule inside Lee statue eyed for removal in Virginia
Virginia plans to remove the 21 foot tall Confederate Lee statue in Richmond and open a 134 year old copper time capsule under its base. Officials hope to replace the capsule with a new one reflecting 2021 while lawsuits delay work. The capsule may hold memorabilia and a rumored Lincoln photo but experts doubt its authenticity.
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Richmond
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Ralph Northam
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Lee Monument
U.S
Lincoln
Julie Langan
Department of Historic Resources
Langan
Northam
Virginia Museum of Fine Arts
Floyd
Charlottesville
Tennessee
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Memphis
Columbia
Georgia
Sarah Shields Driggs
Library summer reading program underway Bluefield Craft Memorial
The Craft Memorial Library in Bluefield started a Summer Reading Program from June 14 to August 19 with logs due by September. Children 2 to 18 read 20 minutes daily for a chance at prizes. adults can join the 20 hour challenge. Logs are available at the library and online readsquared. Participants must social distance during on site activities and register in person or online or by calling 304 325 3943.
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Craft Memorial Library
Paula Akers
Wedding photograph negatives sale by Wayne Pelts
Photographer Wayne Pelts offers a limited time sale of wedding negatives from 1987 to 2004. Call for details and possible proofs as he closes his business. offers expire July 10. Contact 304 952 3383.
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Harold Holzer
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Holzer
Currier & Ives
Springfield
Dinois
Wayne Pelts
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