West Virginia Restarts In-person Classes Across Most Counties
Charleston report notes that 46 counties began in-person instruction as nine counties stay remote for now. Gov Justice warns of possible COVID-19 cases but emphasizes the need for students to return to school and parental choice. Outbreaks identified in 11 facilities across five counties, including six schools, with Kanawha County reporting a staff-related case.
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Mercer County
Jim Justice
Justice
Kanawha County
Mercer classrooms empty as remote learning planned
Mercer County schools remain closed to in person classes as orange COVID codes restrict reopening and distribute laptops to students by last name. Principals and staff prepare for remote instruction while staggered device pickups limit building density.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Amy Harrison
Locomotive themed Crab Orchard Corn Maze opens Sept 19
Crab Orchard Corn Maze and Pisgah Pumpkin Patch in Tazewell Virginia unveils a locomotive themed maze titled Tracks of the Past. The 11 foot tall corn features an 1870s tram engine and two freight cars and opens at 10 a.m. on Saturday Sept 19.
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Pisgah
Virginia
Tazewell County
Richlands
Cynthia Farmer
Crab Orchard Museum
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State College taps growth as enrollment dips modestly
Bluefield State College President Robin Capehart outlined a state of the college addressing a smaller decline in enrollment amid national COVID 19 pressures. He cited about 65 fewer students than last year and projected tuition impact near 350 000 while detailing growth plans including new sports programs on campus housing for the first time in over half a century and an agreement with Princeton Community.
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