Primary West Virginia Science Center closes leaving schools disappointed
Educators across Bluefield and nearby counties say the Science Center of West Virginia will not reopen this year, denying students hands on exhibits and standards aligned field trips. Principals from Memorial Elementary Whitethorn Elementary and Princeton Primary report canceled trips and plan replacements, fearing loss of engaging science learning.
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Area residents back WV ATV laws say no road bans
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports West Virginia lawmakers regulate ATV use with focus on safety and helmet rules for riders under 18. Welchs Police Chief Bowman supports guideline driven rules and warns against a total road ban, while local dealers like Freedom Motorsports owner Brian Halsey and Douglas Sporting Goods salesman Gene Watts praise the safety measures and predict limited impact on sales beyond potential helmet demand.
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