GPS misdirects tractor trailer on Peeled Chestnut Mountain
A TMC Carriers truck hauling lumber became lodged against a guardrail on a narrow curve of Peeled Chestnut Mountain in McDowell County after GPS directed the driver off Barlow Road. The road was closed from about 3:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. with no injuries reported. Fire departments and a wrecker service aided in clearing the roadway.
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Kane
Chestnut Mountain
TMC
Mingo County
Alabama
Barlow Road
Northfork Volunteer Fire Department
Anawalt Volunteer Fire Department
R&d Wrecker Service
SWCC Commencement Highlights 2016 Ceremony in Richlands
Nearly 500 Southwest Virginia Community College graduates received diplomas at the 2016 commencement in Richlands Virginia. Guest speaker Dr. Peter A. Blake urged graduates to “pay it forward” and thanked those who helped them reach this milestone while describing education as a personal triathlon. He outlined a long career in state education and policy roles prior to SCHEV leadership.
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Richlands
Southwest Virginia Community College
Peter A. Blake
State Council of Higher Education For Virginia
Blake
SWCC
SCHEV
Virginia General Assembly
House Appropriations Committee
Mark Warner
Virginia Community College System
Teach for America arrives in McDowell County
West Virginia approves Teach for America programs in six counties to address teacher shortages in special education math and science. McDowell County will run a county specific plan with extra prerequisites, overseen by Carolyn Salin. State board reviews 24 district plans before final approval.
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Charleston
McDowell County
West
Saben
Geredoe
America
State Board of Education
Nicholas County
McDowell
Kanawha
Beale
America Organization
Review Board
Teach For America
Carolyn Salin
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
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Sperry
Bottonline.com
SVCC
Teach
Beane
Fairview Christian Community Church
Princeton, WV
Larry Dyer
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RE Ld
Rockford
WSA
Rac Et
Outlander Sport
Ra Vere Outlander Sport
Meu
Mier
Om Tare Cel
BE Em
Team
Orie SL Coe
Pantili.com
Oakvale Road
Princeton
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