Smithsonian to Start Online Courses With The Great Courses
The Smithsonian Institution announced a 10 year deal with The Great Courses to provide multimedia lectures for digital courses in history science culture and the arts. Twelve courses are set for release this fall targeting college educated lifelong learners and others through Netflix and similar platforms.
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West Virginia and Virginia Lottery Numbers Reported
Lottery results across West Virginia and Virginia show West Virginia Daily 3 as 5 3 9 and Daily 4 as 7 4 1 7 while Virginia Pick 3 is 9 5 3 and Pick 4 is 2 8 0 2. Winners and payouts not listed.
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Sheriff's office launches new app and press conference
Community updates include a new sheriff app, a press conference, Route 123 accident briefing, Elkhorn Creek cleanup, a town Easter Eggs extravaganza, and an attempted bank heist investigation.
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Wounding to murder charge in Bluefield shooting
Bluefield man Trayvon Strange, 20, charged with first degree murder after shooting Steven Rhodes at the Lewis Street apartments on April 21. Rhodes died from injuries. Strange was arrested hours later and held at Southern Regional Jail. Rhodes had earlier been wounded and transported to CAMC.
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Fly-in and car show to light Mercer Airport skies
Mercer County hosts a May 24 fly-in and car show at Mercer Airport. Local pilots plan 25 planes including private and possibly jets, with a car display to engage the community. Free 15 minute airplane rides will be offered to 6 to 17 year olds for the first 50 volunteers, weather permitting.
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Tazewell County schools chief resigns after executive session
The Tazewell County Board of Education unanimously accepted the resignation of Superintendent Dr. Michaelene A. Meyer effective at end of the school year. Details include base salary continuation of 120000, a 50000 VRS credit buy-in, and health insurance through year end if eligible. The board has not begun a search for her replacement.
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Flowers Bakery plant up for sale in Mercer County
Flowers Baking Company has placed its Brushfork plant on the market three years after its 2011 closure which cost 164 local jobs. Mercer County Development Authority officials expect interest but say Flowers will guide inquiries. The plant’s sale could revive jobs and tax revenue, while Flowers continues operating two discount stores in Bluefield and Princeton.
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