Painful budget moves in Tazewell County schools
In Tazewell County Virginia the school board cut more than 700000 dollars from its proposed 2000 2001 budget including six teaching positions and an assistant principal post budgeted 47.4 million dollars with a 1.68 percent teacher raise and a five dollar substitute and bus driver increase The revised plan reduces 10 percent from the earlier proposal and will go to the Board of Supervisors for approval at 6 30 p m in the county administration building Mullins says expect approval to protect instruction and that the board will receive all feasible funds
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Mercer Street Fire Destroys Two Buildings in Princeton
A Sunday evening blaze in the 500 block of Mercer Street, Princeton, destroyed two buildings and damaged a third. Fire Chief Mitchell Barker said the structures were fully involved when responders arrived and noted prior boarded up conditions to deter vandals. Demolition plans were announced by the Princeton Fire Department.
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Wise Lees clash in televised WV governor primary debate
Democratic rivals Bob Wise and Jim Lees spar over leadership and plans in a WSAZ-TV debate broadcast from the Charleston-Huntington area. Wise touted proven leadership while Lees touted a detailed 61 page plan and challenged Wise on specifics.
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Exceptional Better Living Show deemed huge success
Rushfork says final tallies will come later but crowds and exhibitors praise the 21st Annual Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce Better Living Show. Nearly 100 exhibitors filled the event with record crowds and strong sales, with vendors crediting the turnout to outreach and presence.
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Delegates honors coal miners at Pocahontas memorial
Delegates and mourners gathered Saturday evening at the East Mine cemetery to honor 114 coal miners who died in a March 13, 1884 explosion in Pocahontas. Del. Jackie Stump praised unity, safety gains, and the central role of coal in powering electricity, recounting historical struggles and ongoing memorials.
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