Trayvon Martin suspension linked to marijuana found
Family spokesman says Trayvon Martin was suspended by Miami-Dade County schools for marijuana traces in a baggie before his Feb 26 death in Sanford. Martin, 17, was visiting with his father when George Zimmerman shot him. Authorities confirmed no juvenile record. The case spurred protests and a rally in Sanford with civil rights leaders.
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Wife defends soldier in Afghan rampage case
Karilyn Bales, wife of Staff Sgt. Robert Bales, says she sees no signs of PTSD, defends her husband amid charges of killing 17 Afghan civilians in two killings after leaving base March 11. She describes him as loving children and insists he would not commit the killings. He is held at Fort Leavenworth after being charged with 17 counts of premeditated murder.
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Flood damage in West Virginia tops 2.5 million dollars
Six counties face road and Highway Division property losses from recent floods. Carrie Bly of the Department of Transportation says the damage could reach four million, with Marion County declared a federal disaster area enabling homeowner and business aid. Federal funding will assist state and local storm response and public facility repairs in five counties.
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West Virginia Aligns Curriculum With Common Core Standards
West Virginia school districts revamp kindergarten through 12th grade math and English to align with Common Core. The state Department of Education requires adoption by 2024, with counties choosing how to implement, while the federal government leaves adoption to states.
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Beginning Computer workshop at Bluefield State College
Bluefield State College offers a free beginner computer workshop for adults with little or no experience. Sessions run each Tuesday in April from 4 to 5 30 p.m. in room 303 Conley Hall. Enrollment limited to 15. to enroll call Terry Thompson at 304 327 4424. Lindsey Stone wins SUNY Binghamton Science in Research Award and will begin a Brown University clinical internship in July 2012.
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Princeton MS Group Meets Today
The Princeton Multiple Sclerosis support group plans a meeting today. For details on time and place call 304-753-9126. Also the Princeton Community Hospital Board of Directors will convene at 5:30 p.m. in the hospital board room with dinner served at 5 p.m. A Low Vision Support Group gathers Wednesday at 3 p.m. in the Occupational Therapy Department on the Parkview Center’s 4th floor. for information call 304-431-5078.
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U S Naval Academy Seeks Applicants for NASS 2012
Applications are due March 31 for the Naval Academy Summer Seminar 2012 at Annapolis Maryland. The six day program targets students finishing their junior year who may pursue an academy appointment. Three sessions run June 2-7 June 9-14 and June 16-21. Call 410-293-4361 or visit www.usna.edu admissions for details.
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