Grandmother joins Bluefield State adult scholar program
An 81-year-old grandmother, Wilda Wilding Irvin, enrolled in Bluefield State College’s Emerging Scholars Adult Program, aiming to explore the Internet and email while expanding her learning. The program, funded by a 100,000 grant, drew about 300 attendees across campuses and focuses on computer, math, English, and writing skills with six college credits possible.
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WELCH
Bluefield State College
Wilda Wilding Irvin
Welch Vo-Tech School
Irvin
Cambridge
England
London
Cambridge University
West Virginia Higher Education Policy Commission
BSC
Cardwell
Bluefield
Greenbrier Community College
Lewisburg
Beckley Center
Wilda Wilding Irwin
Irwin
McDowell Mission to Form Relatives as Parents Group
Norma McKinney helps organize a new Relatives as Parents Program through McDowell Mission to support kin caregivers in McDowell County. A tentative mid April meeting aims to gauge interest, with contact at the McDowell Mission (304) 448-2227. No charge to join and no registration fee.
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Welch
Norma McKinney
McDowell County
McKinney
McDowell Mission
West Virginia
Mercer County
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Fire damages home in Springville in Virginia
A house in Angles Hollow Springville area of Tazewell County caught fire early Sunday causing smoke inhalation injuries to several family members who attempted to fight the blaze. Clarence and Debra Swetnam owned the house valued around 10000 dollars with no insurance. Firefighters from Bluefield VA contained the flames to two rooms using three pumpers a tanker and 13 personnel. The fire department remained on scene until about 1242 p.m. families planned to stay with relatives as repairs are prepared.
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Springville
Tazewell County
Angles Hollow
Bluefield
Jim Hardy
Clarence
Debra Swetnam
Route 2
Box 286
North Tazewell
North
Tazewell
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
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West Virginia Legal Service
Advocacy Council
West Virginia Coalition Against Domestic Violence
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline.com
John Nelson
Frail Lawn Service
Hardy
Bdtonline
Kmart
Lawn & Garden Center
Mnie
Pegasus
Directv Digital
Open Sky Enterprises
Pegasus Atecite Television
Odtonline.com
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Krogers
Bluefield, Virginia
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