Hairston to attend Howard after receiving $4000 scholarship
Hairston, a devoted student and longtime community leader, was awarded the Pam Hawkins and Charles T Mathena II foundations scholarship in honor of Dr Pace. The honor student overcame severe health and developmental challenges from age two, supported by her fostering mother and local mentors, to prepare for college and a journalism career.
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Moving Wall movement brings healing to veterans and families
Blue Gray Vietnam Veterans Chapter Chaplain Danny Falkiner says the Moving Wall offers healing and closure as veterans let go of bitterness and society learns history. Jackie Sibley and Frank Thomas describe reunions with loved ones, rubbing names, and renewed thanks to veterans, noting the wall shifts attitudes and invites compassion.
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Princeton
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America
Frank Thomas
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Forest Hill
West Virginia weighs funding for new classrooms
State education officials must check for enough teachers and space before spending federal money to add students in more classes. Funds are allocated by a formula favoring poorer districts. Up to 15 percent may cover teacher recruitment and training as Clinton seeks six more years and 100,000 new first through third grade teachers. California led with 129 million dollars.
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Marockie
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Myers attends security seminar in Carlisle Barracks
Janice M. Myers of Bluefield joins the 45th National Security Seminar at the U.S. Army War College in Carlisle Barracks Pennsylvania from June 7 to 11. Myers, executive vice president of S.C. Myers & Associates Inc, highlighted her global business and education background and said the seminar enhances her understanding of national security issues.
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Janice M. Myers
Bluefield-area
S.C. Myers & Associates, Inc
U.S. Army War College
Carlisle Barracks
Army War College
Green Thumb program opens new year in Abingdon
Abingdon announces the Green Thumb New Year program year starting July 1. It places 55 plus workers in community service roles through the Senior Community Service Employment Program, offering about 20 hours weekly at $5.15 per hour. Eligible seniors gain training while helping agencies with tasks from child care to library work across several counties. Contact 1 800 419 5627 or (540) 466 7766.
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Buchanan
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Tazewell
Washington, Wise and Wythe
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