Teacher exonerated in assault but dies by suicide
Ronald Lee Mayfield Jr., 55, an English teacher in Roanoke County, jumped from a Blue Ridge Parkway bridge into the Roanoke River two days after a student recanted an assault claim. Police found a death note in a Bible. a cell phone and missing-person report preceded the discovery. Mayfield had been suspended with pay during the investigation into an alleged shove at Woodrow Wilson Middle School. The Roanoke Times reported the recantation but unclear if he knew he was cleared.
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Bluefield official charts cautious city revival plan
Bluefield city manager Henne outlines six month gains including tighter office control, staff reductions, and a Streetscape phase one underway with phase two funded. He seeks annexation steps, new council manager relations, reorganized staff, and a staged board-term system to build continuity while improving finances and business retention.
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Richmond high school teacher hospitalized after student assault
A 15-year-old student allegedly knocked down and repeatedly kicked LaVerne Hamlin a 32-year teaching veteran. Hospital authorities say Hamlin was admitted to VCU Medical Center for treatment while Richmond schools officials investigate the incident.
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West Virginia considers Bradshaw school complex and flood plan
Senator Manchin outlines a $56 million project to build four new schools in Bradshaw Jaeger and War including a high school and a grade school on an 18 acre Bradshaw site. Officials aim to use $40 million in federal flood proofing funds with a target completion around 2006 2007. community meetings announced for land and site considerations.
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Mercer and Tazewell County 911 signs add quirky road names
Mercer County residents helped name unique roads such as Moo Cow Road Squirrel Hill Road and Greasy Ridge while 911 officials note more than 1 500 names identified. Several roads in both counties have been vandalized including Walshopper Road and Wrong Road prompting stronger double metal sign installations and ongoing efforts to involve residents in naming and expanding signs.
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