Hawkins honored by state for public service
Barbara Hawkins received the West Virginia Women’s Commission Public Service Award for her work in establishing the 911 Communications Center and directing the Office of Emergency Services. Nominated by Janet Williams and Janet Mabe, she led flood and snowstorm recovery efforts, helped open Pam’s Place, and spoke on domestic violence.
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Charleston
West Virginia
Women’s Commission
Barbara Hawkins
Janet Williams
Janet Mabe
Hawkins
911 Communications Center
Office of Emergency Services
Barbara
Mercer County
Williams
Jay Rockefeller
Sharon
West Virginia Women’s Commission
McDowell Vocational Center Shapes Students for Jobs
McDowell Vocational Technical Center, led by Ron Estep, emphasizes workforce development through hands on training in fields like machine tool technology auto mechanics and HVAC. Students aim for immediate employment or further study, with many seeking work outside McDowell County in states like Alabama Ohio and Virginia.
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Ron Estep
McDowell County
Estep
Knoxville
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Carolinas
Virginia
Ohio
Indiana
Richard Cole
Jolo
Alabama
Jeremy Bailey
Panther
Brad Bauer
Bradshaw
April Lester
Saeger
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