Tazewell teachers eye 2.25 percent raise linked to state funds
School officials say a 2.25 percent raise for teachers and staff in Tazewell County hinges on state revenue. TEA pushes the same rate as lawmakers, with figures due early next week and the proposed boost to begin in the 2003-04 school year if funding is approved.
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Bond denied for man charged with first degree murder
William David Belcher, 55, of Kimball, had bond denied at Mercer County Circuit Court arraignment. He is charged with the homicide of Bernadette McCoy, 46, of Princeton, found shot at her Pisgah Road home. A preliminary hearing is set within 10 days. Belcher remained jailed without bond.
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Tazewell man faces seven year robbery sentence
A Tazewell County man received a seven year prison term after his initial 15 year sentence was suspended by Circuit Court Judge Keary Williams. Jason Bradley Butt, 19, of Bluefield, pleaded guilty to robbing off duty officer Dan Belcher at a Graham Martin station on Oct. 16, 2001. Belcher was pumping kerosene when Butt threatened him with a knife and demanded the officer’s vehicle. Belcher’s personal car was pursued and later recovered in Princeton. Belcher testified he thought a friend was joking at first, and an abrasion on his neck was noted by an investigating officer.
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Southwest Ya. spelling bee advances local winner to nationals
A regional bee at Southwest Virginia Community College on March 6 will select a local representative for the 76th National Spelling Bee. Students from Tazewell Rus sell and Buchanan counties compete at 7 p.m. with the winner traveling to Washington, D. C., May 28 and 29. later this year the district mourns the death of longtime pronouncer Dr. Alex J. Cameron after 23 years in the role.
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Monthly newspaper rates adjusted by March 1
Daily Telegraph raises are effective today with new seven day subscription rates. Carrier collect 12.95 dollars, paid in advance 12.00 dollars, and mail 15.50 dollars. Paying in advance saves 95 cents.
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Tazewell County seeks federal disaster declaration for flood relief
Earl Griffith and Jimmy Durham of the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors discuss hopes for a federal disaster declaration to unlock emergency loans and grants after widespread Richlands area flooding. They note 28 residents evacuated, nine in motels, with broader damages. Virginia weather fatalities reach 12 and snow removal costs total about $37 million.
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Poetry Reading by Liza Fields at Brainerd Gallery
The Medley announces a poetry reading by Liza Fields at Brainerd’s Gallery, now set for Thursday March 6 at 7 30 p m. For more information contact Rob Merritt at 276 3264270.
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