International Gift Festival at Concord College Athens
ATHENS The International Gift Festival runs March 27 through 29 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the College Center. The event showcases handcrafts from India West Bank Bangladesh Peru Kenya and Vietnam, inviting shoppers to explore diverse artisan offerings.
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A Beautiful Mind sweeps Oscars with Best Picture win
At the Academy Awards, A Beautiful Mind wins Best Picture and Best Director for Ron Howard. Halle Berry makes history as the first Black leading actress winner for Monster's Ball, while Denzel Washington and Jim Broadbent take top acting honors. Berry thanks artists of color and acknowledges Dorothy Dandridge and others.
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Russell Crowe
John Nash
Ron Howard
John Wash
Halle Berry
Denzel Washington
Sidney Poitier
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Students Build Twenty Foot Eiffel Tower Replica For SVCC Festival
In Ardell Virginia SWCC welding students under David Witt construct a twenty foot high steel model of France’s Eiffel Tower. The replica is part of SVCC Spotlight on France festival emphasis on France’s art and culture. More festival details are on the SVCC homepage.
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Kelly Horne
David Witt
Ardell
Southwest Virginia Community College
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Lawmakers end session with near 3 billion budget
After a successful session, West Virginia leaders praised a nearly $3 billion spending plan that includes pay raises and tax breaks while avoiding red ink. House Speaker Bob Kiss warned of tougher budget negotiations next year as a national recession looms and lottery revenues dwindle.
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New rescue unit ready to serve in Tazewell
In Tazewell County Virginia a new volunteer rescue squad will be ready to respond to emergencies within 30 to 60 days. Operated by the Tazewell County Volunteer Fire Department it will be stationed at the county fair grounds. Fire chief Billy Allison said five members are fully certified and six more applicants await qualification.
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Hoback Triumph Raises Funds for Sanders House
Hoback delivered a warm spring concert at Bluefield College Harman Chapel drawing 470 attendees. The benefit exceeded 2700 dollars for Sanders House Center renovations in Bluefield Virginia, with guests from Richlands CART program and other local patrons praising his vocal range and stage presence.
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Princeton Senior High School Project Graduation Meeting Notes
Parents of the class of 2002 are invited today at 7 p.m. in the Media Center to continue planning. On Tuesday at 6 p.m. NAMI Mercer County hosts a session at Princeton Public Library. For information contact Brandy A. Thomas at 487 6980 or pager 327 3163.
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