Court upholds internet filters in libraries amid funding risk
The 6 3 ruling backs a 2000 law requiring filters in libraries nationwide. Librarians in Four Seasons Country warn filters may censor legitimate sites and deter access to information while keeping funding tied to compliance. Parents welcome filters to shield children from pornography.
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Christina Quillen
Tazewell County Public Library
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Craft Memorial Library
Connie Clay
Princeton Public Library
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Stephanie Ferguson
Mercer County Teacher of the Year finalist named
Meachum, a 12 year Mercer County educator at Bluefield Middle School, was selected to represent the county in the statewide Teacher of the Year competition. She teaches English and Spanish and praised her eighth graders while noting the new middle school foreign language credit as state policy. The winner will be announced late September or early October.
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College Square zoning change sparks public hearing call
Bluefield town council will hold another public hearing on a request to rezone College Square from single to multi family housing. Chopra notes 125000 town houses for retirees and says the project revives the former lot. Neighbors fear increased traffic near Fincastle Country Club and nearby homes. Public sentiment and Planning Commission review loom.
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College Square
Deskins
Fincastle Country Club
Tom Chaffins
Rick Taylor
Bluefield
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