West Virginia approves education bill paving charter schools
Governor Jim Justice signed a sweeping education bill into law on Friday. The measure, argued to benefit teachers and students, allows charter schools while easing restrictions on traditional schools. The Senate passed it in a special session after House approval on June 19.
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West Virginia
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Bluefield Receives 22000 Blueprint Grant for Revitalization
The City of Bluefield was awarded a $22,000 Blueprint Communities grant from FHS Pittsburgh. Jim Spencer, director of community and economic development, said funds will bolster leadership and oversight to support Bluefield's five year plan for comprehensive neighborhood revitalization, with Intuit spearheading a related program.
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FHS
Pittsburgh
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Mercer Salvation Army Merges Bluefield and Princeton Units
The Bluefield and Princeton Salvation Army posts consolidate into the Salvation Army of Mercer County serving five counties in West Virginia and Virginia. Bluefield church services move to Princeton while the Bluefield building remains open for social services. Fundraising will be unified under one organization.
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West Virginia
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Monroe
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McDowell
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W.va
Mercer County
Matoaka sewer plant work moves toward new regional plant
Mercer County officials and Matoaka Town Council discuss taking over the town sewage system and planning a future wastewater plant to serve smaller Mercer County communities. County plans include new utility billing and potential funding through federal programs to begin regional treatment shared with nearby districts. Virginia American Water says they will not operate the Matoaka plant but may handle billing for the new district.
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Mercer County
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Mercer County Public Service District
Bill Archer
County Commission
Vicky Reed
West
Virginia American Water
New Public Service District
West Virginia American Water
Water Company
Princeton Public Service District
Sanitary Board
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