McDowell County School Contract Signed After Controversy
A $55 million state and federal school construction contract in McDowell County is now official after months of dispute. State Superintendent David Stewart Army Corps Colonel William Bulen and McDowell County Superintendent Mark Manchin signed the agreement, praised by U.S. Senator Robert Byrd as a victory for the county's students. The signing ends a long, contentious process with local officials previously negotiating terms.
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McDowell County to get new schools amid funding uncertainty
In McDowell County the push for a $62.2 million four-school project advances after a funding clash. Sen. Byrd cites ongoing federal shortfalls and warns securing the rest of $41.1 million remains a major challenge. Groundbreaking could start this fall with completion by 2011, though milestones shift with Congress. Charles Owens reports for the Daily Telegraph.
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Newspaper staff and religious quote fragment
The snippet lists staff roles including publisher editor and writers such as William Randy Deason Samantha Perry Barbara Hawkins Bill Archer and Thomas Colley plus senior copy editor Cha san. A dated Bible verse from Matthew appears: Give us this day our daily bread and forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors.
Bluefield Virginia Elects New Leaders Amid Growth Push
Voters in Bluefield Virginia closed polling Tuesday and counted results, declaring a mandate for new leaders. The city often divided by strife now faces the task of uniting citizens and guiding growth while addressing past obstacles to prosperity.
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Princeton Rescue Squad builds new headquarters in Mercer County
Local volunteers led by Scott Kephart transform near insolvency into stable finances and launch a $535,000 building project for the Princeton Rescue Squad. The newly formed board includes Chuck White, Bill Fredeking and D B Meadows as they push summer construction of a new headquarters and garage.
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Homeschool Team HEARTH to Compete at Global DI Event
Michelle Shumate of HEARTH High School Team in Bluefield WV writes in support of home schooled students from Graham High and Graham Intermediate heading to Destination Imagination Global Competition. Four regional DI teams competed, two reached state, HEARTH earned Global rights amid praise for Graham teams and shared encouragement from Mr Goins.
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Pet dies after anti freeeze poisoning and fund raiser planned
A 7 1/2 year old beagle named Spot died after ingesting antifreeze. Dr. Bill Streit euthanized him to end suffering. The Barr and Harvey family warn of antifreeze danger and urge safe disposal. A May 8 Strut Your Mutt walk in Bluefield WV supports the Pet Haven and Rescue Center in Falls Mills VA, with pledges, volunteers, and fundraising details.
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