Jones Retires After 25 Years As Virginia School Leader
Tazewell VA Lester Jones prepares to retire as Tazewell County Public Schools superintendent on Sept 30 after a 25 year career. State Superintendent Dr S John Davis praises Jones as one of Virginia’s finest educators noting his role in funding, accreditation, humanities programs, and the middle school initiative. A reception at Tazewell Middle School featured music by local students, a golf club gift, and remarks from Davis and others.
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Richlands High School
Springville
James B. Hollenhead
Richlands Presbyterian Church
Mary Alice
Mark Shelton
Contract Talks Resume Today
United Mine Workers and coal industry negotiators will meet Monday in Washington at 11 a.m. at the Sheraton Carlton Hotel to resume talks on a miners contract. The pact expires September 30 and a 10 day vote window is required for approval.
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Pope John Paul II Visits Quebec in Major Canadian Pilgrimage
Pope John Paul II arrives in Quebec on a long Canadian tour, kissing the ground and greeting a welcome crowd as he begins a 12 day trip across 13 cities. The pope will address culture, family, and justice amid a secular, pluralistic society with about 5 million Catholics.
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COMPAC Endorses Neither Moore Nor Lee for Governor
COMPAC the United Mine Workers state political arm declined to endorse either Arch Moore or Clyde Lee after a lengthy debate. Chairman Tom Morris cited discontent with Moore’s actions as governor including the Buffalo Creek disaster settlement and Lee’s conduct as House speaker.
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Diana Lashes Florida Coast
Tropical storm Diana battered Florida's northeast coast with 70 mph winds and high tides driving residents to flee and prompting preparations from Florida to North Carolina. Forecasts warned of possible hurricane strength and coastal warnings extended from St. Augustine to Oregon Inlet as authorities urged evacuations along Tybee, Jekyll and Hilton Head areas and naval vessels prepared to ride out the storm.
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Supreme Court clears way for Baldwin execution in Louisiana
The US Supreme Court refused to halt the death sentence of Timothy Baldwin with a 7 to 2 vote. Baldwin, 46, was convicted in Louisiana for murdering 85 year old Mary James Peters in 1978, a case involving blunt force injuries and theft.
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Variable clouds bring possible showers today and tonight
The forecast shows variable cloudiness with a chance of showers or thunderstorms today and tonight. Highs top in the mid 70s while overnight lows reach the upper 50s to low 60s. The NWS extended outlook Tuesday through Thursday calls for possible showers Tuesday, then fair conditions Wednesday and Thursday with highs in the low 70s and lows mid 50s.
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Inside College cheaters put to work United Way kicks off Wednesday
A college cheating scandal leads to work rehabilitation as the United Way launches its annual drive on Wednesday with community goals and volunteer participation.
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