Candidates Debate Issues in Fairlea for 10th District
In Fairlea voters hear 10th District contenders discuss policies on economy education and public safety. The event features two candidates facing questions from residents and local reporters about jobs community growth and district concerns.
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Fairlea
WVU Tech SBDC to host two business workshops in Bluefield
The West Virginia University Institute of Technology Small Business Development Center will sponsor two workshops at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce on Bland Street. The sessions are Starting a Business in West Virginia from 10 a.m. to noon and Planning & Financing a Business from 1 to 3 p.m. The fee is $10 per person for both sessions. Registration and information are available by calling 800 766 4556 or 255 4022.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Sports merger could cause schedule crunch
A Tazewell County School Board committee will study restructuring middle school sports amid the planned merger of boys and girls basketball for 2003 2004. Graham High principal Gary Williams said the realignment could shift girls volleyball to fall and strain gym space for practices across four middle and four high schools. The report represents a work in progress from principals and athletic directors.
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Tazewell County
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Graham High School
Gary Williams
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Tiger Tribune earns international honors for school paper
Princeton Senior High School’s Tiger Tribune won first place in the 2001 international Quill and Scroll competition. Katie King and Kara Mann, co editors, guided superior ratings in policy, coverage, display, design and business practices after long after school efforts.
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New DHHR plan reshapes welfare delivery in West Virginia
The Department of Health and Human Resources will adopt 52 employee recommendations next year to overhaul welfare services. Caseworkers become home visiting case managers to address substance abuse, domestic violence, truancy, mental health issues, and job skills while families still complete office visits and personal responsibility contracts. Implementation could begin in January and finish by July.
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Charleston
Department of Health and Human Resources
West Virginia
Fred Boothe
DHHR
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Vigil to honor lost and survivors of domestic violence
Princeton resident Sue Brackens escaped an abusive marriage and now volunteers at Pam's Place. A vigil at the Green Valley Women's Club in Mercer County Courthouse rotunda begins at 7 p.m. with a program at 7:30 p.m. in Judge John Frazier's courtroom to honor those harmed and support survivors.
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Mercer County
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Brackens
State trooper aids shot officer's hospitalized family
West Virginia State Police trooper R J Elswick, known as Bobby Joe, remains hospitalized after being shot last Thursday. Troopers continue to assist his family as they await further updates on his condition and recovery prospects.
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West Wivisink
R.J
Bobby Joe” Elswick
West Virginia State Police
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