Post-high school education debate splits WV Democratic platform
West Virginia moves to place post-secondary vocational training within the public education system. Sen. Robert R. Nelson argues for county access and local schools while Rockefeller staffer Bertone warns against premature decisions. An amendment demands faculty input in budgeting and personnel matters.
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West Virginia Rescue Under Flooding Recovery Efforts
Rescue and recovery operations continue in Gilbert West Virginia after flash floods and landslides. National Guard troops clear roads, power lines remain down, and 500 families evacuated while Red Cross coordinates shelters and care for nearly 200 people at Gilbert Grade School. A flash flood watch covers 15 counties through Sunday morning.
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George Kellenberger
Tug Valley Chamber of Commerce
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Kindergarten woes near solved in West Virginia rollout
West Virginia prepares to open a full public kindergarten program to all five year-olds this fall. The plan uses old schools and community spaces for half day classes, with about 20 students per room and a teacher plus aide. The $10 million program targets 28 000 plus children with per classroom funding around 2 000 dollars, aims to boost literacy and numeracy, and includes home visits and periodic material delivery for remote students. Dr. Glennis Cunningham led development and will return to teaching at Fairmont State in the fall.
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Miners Mood Reported In The Good Reading Inside
A brief update notes a somber mood among miners reflected in the Good Reading section. It highlights community reactions, funeral details, and local observances as the area mourns fallen workers and supports families while continuing daily labor.
TVA Reclamation Rules Faulted in GAO Review of Coal Purchases
The GAO report prepared for Rep. Ken Hechler criticizes TVA for failing to enforce reclamation provisions on 25 coal purchase contracts from 1965 to 1971 spanning Kentucky Tennessee Alabama and Illinois. It notes inadequate slope protections soil acidity issues lack of topsoil stockpiling and vague extension policies despite improvements in 1971.
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Tennessee Valley Authority
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Ken Hechler
D.W. Va
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GAO
Kentucky
Tennessee
Alabama
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