Tazewell County first grader airlifted after bus collision
A 6 year old girl in Baptist Valley, Tazewell County, was struck by a school bus Friday at 3 45 p m on Webb Street. She was airlifted in critical condition to Johnson City Medical Center. The child, a Cedar Bluff Elementary first grader, remained conscious but in severe pain as Virginia State Police details the incident.
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Miss Mercer County Scholarship Pageant held at Bluefield Middle School
The 49th Miss Mercer County Scholarship Pageant will take place March 22 at Bluefield Middle School as a mini pageant limited to 7 to 10 contestants. Pageant director Toni Albert notes plans to resume a traditional August pageant and to send a contestant to Miss West Virginia 2003. For details contact Toni Albert at 325-8662 or email toni8662@aol.com.
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State Board Advances McDowell County School Reconfiguration
The State Board of Education votes to proceed with consolidating McDowell County schools. Mount View High School in Welch will be renovated and Mount View Middle School created, while Welch Middle and Northfork Middle close and feed into the new Mount View Middle High School. A public hearing on the closure and consolidation plan will be held later this month.
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Bluefield State hosts high school pool party evening
Project Y.E.S. invites high school students to a free pool party at Bluefield State College pool from 8 to 10 pm. Pizza and drinks will be provided and activities emphasize inclusive fun and safe recreation.
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Blue-light specials stay at Bluefield Kmart amid closures
Area Kmart stores remain open as 284 locations nationwide are slated to close after Kmart filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Bluefield Kimball and Claypool Hill, Virginia, locations are spared in the restructuring, with officials noting business as usual.
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Senate approves teacher raise bill in Charleston
Senatorial action in Charleston ends with unanimous Senate approval for a bill boosting teacher salaries by about 1500 next year. The measure includes a 180 day instructional requirement and moves to the House of Delegates for swift action as a compromise draft gains broad support.
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West Virginia House OKs women's right-to-know act vote
The West Virginia House of Delegates passed SB 283 by 75 to 45 after two hours of debate. Rebecca Matthews was ruled out of order for a personal attack on House Leader Rick Staton, prompting Speaker Bob Kiss to order her from the floor as the act moved toward final passage.
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