Fayette County Keyboarding Declared Graduation Requirement
Fayette County school board members voted unanimously to add computer keyboarding as a graduation requirement after disputes over policy. Critics warned it could let students avoid keyboarding. some feared unqualified teachers could teach the class. The board upheld keyboarding, while deferring action on overcrowding at Gauley Bridge Elementary and awaiting a long-range committee report.
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Fayette County
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Heevartahnen
Lawrence Boley
Boley
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Gauley Bridge Elementary
Three youths face church vandalism charges in court
Three Gap Mills youths aged 12 15 and 17 appeared before Circuit Judge Robert Irons on charges of breaking and entering destruction of property pet larceny cruelty to animals and other counts at Carmel Presbyterian Church. Prosecutor Rod Mohler said petitions will seek juvenile delinquents status. damage estimated at 6030 forced funeral services to be moved and Sunday worships canceled for cleanup.
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Monroe County
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Rod Mohler
Robert Irons
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Carmel Presbyterian Church
Attorney seeks dismissal in Giles sex case
Monroe County indictment accuses 26 year old Daniel Jarrod Hines of one count of sexual assault by a guardian or custodian and third degree sexual assault involving a 15 year old girl student at Giles High School where he coached. Defense argues guardian/custodian status improper and seeks dismissal while prosecutors press for jury decision on relation and act. Judge held motions and trial date set for November 4 with Hines free on bond.
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Robert Irons
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Fire prompts Bluefield State evac of seniors
A vehicle fire in an underground parking area at Bluefield State College led to the evacuation of about 45 people from the four story science building. No injuries were reported as firefighters contained the blaze in 10 minutes and cleared smoke in 30 minutes. The Ford Taurus ignition short started the incident. the car was towed for investigation.
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Jackson presses health care and jobs in Appalachia rally
In Pikeville Kentucky Rev Jesse Jackson urged focus on black lung, health care and jobs rather than sex politics. He blamed national neglect of Appalachia and called for capital and federal programs to revive the region, saying this land is our land.
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