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Virginia school districts address staffing shortages as first day of school approaches
As several school districts across Virginia gear up for their first day of classes -- some schools are starting the semester fully staffed while others are still working to fill gaps in their faculty.
NRCC 2024 President’s & Dean’s Lists
At New River Community College, 35 students were recently named to the President’s List and Dean’s List in recognition of their academic excellence during the summer 2024 session. Certificates will be mailed to the recipients in the coming weeks. To be placed on the President’s List, a student...
First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin and Governor Glenn Youngkin Announce 2024 Spirit of Virginia Award Recipients
On August 9th, 2024, at the Old Fiddler’s Convention in Galax, Virginia, Governor Glenn Youngkin and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin presented a Spirit of Virginia Award to Junior Appalachian Musicians, Inc. (JAM), a non-profit organization dedicated to teaching traditional mountain music to children. The event served live performances...
Nahshon Wilson's Senior Season: Chasing 3,000 Yards and a Title
Nahshon Wilson, a 6-foot-2, 190-pound quarterback from St. Michaels the Archangel in Virginia, has established himself as a dynamic dual-threat on the field. With offers already in hand from Akron and Howard, Wilson's performance during the 2023 season showcased his versatility and playmaking ability. He completed 83 of 138 passes, amassing 1,035 passing yards and seven touchdowns. Wilson was equally effective on the ground, rushing 55 times for 613 yards and another seven touchdowns.
Princeton Health Care Center secures $10 million in funds, announces construction of Mercer County skilled nursing facility
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Princeton Health Care Center has announced a preliminary award of $10 million in Congressionally Directed Spending Funds to be directed toward the construction of a new skilled nursing facility to be erected in Mercer County. Confirmation came from the office of Senator Shelley Moore Capito on Friday, August 2, 2024, PHCC […]
Discord dangers: Va. mom warns parents of violent groups targeting children
(WAVY) — There’s an increase in violent online groups using the app Discord to contact children and persuade them to harm themselves or others, the problem now catching the attention of Virginia Sen. Mark Warner. “My daughter used it for chats,” said one Virginia mother who asked to remain anonymous. “That was her main use […]
Farmland Protection Boards Accepting Applications
GREENBRIER COUNTY W.Va. (WVDN) – Greenbrier, Monroe, and Pocahontas Counties are accepting applications for their Conservation Easement programs. The Farmland Protection Boards are accepting applications for the FY25 funding cycle. Selections will be based on ranking criteria within each county, and then across the state. Selections are based on available funding within each county. Applications […] The post Farmland Protection Boards Accepting Applications appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) – Summers County’s 911 Center activated text-to-911 service Wednesday morning, becoming the 28th county Public Safety Answering Point (PSAP) in West Virginia to offer the emergency communication option. The new service is a requirement for meeting Next Generation 911 standards and provides an alternative way to contact emergency services for people with hearing and speech impairments, those who are unable to speak safely, or those who do not understand English. To use the service, people should open a text message window, type 911 in the “to” field, and describe the emergency in the message. The 911 Center will receive the sender’s location and other data. Dispatchers can also send text messages and translate them into 20 languages. For questions or comments about the service, contact Summers County’s 911 Center at 304-466-5613 or through Facebook Messenger. The post Summers County Launches Text-to-911 Service appeared first on The Hinton News.
Summers County Performing Arts to begin fall semester
HINTON W.Va. (Hinton News) - Summers County Performing Arts, under the direction of Artistic Director Lisa Ann Colombo, will begin its fall semester on August 26. Ballet, jazz, tap, pointe, piano, voice, actor’s connection, violin, line dancing and ballroom dancing are among the classes offered. The studio, located at 211 Temple Street in historic downtown Hinton, is a professional performing arts studio. Summers County Performing Arts is an approved education service provider for the Hope Scholarship. For complete information about the upcoming fall semester call or text 304-445-8075 or visit the website - www.summerscountyperformingarts.com. Classes are offered for ages 3 through adult. The post Summers County Performing Arts to begin fall semester appeared first on The Hinton News.
Virginia Department of Corrections unveils new inmate literacy program to reduce recidivism
The program, which will be self-paced and taught by certified inmate tutors, will allow inmates to learn to read with the goal of transitioning into a GED program. Recent data shows those who are released from VADOC custody with a GED re-offend 16.9% of the time, compared to 18.2% for the rest of the prison population.
Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties
CHARLESTON, WV (WVDN) — Gov. Jim Justice announced the appointment of Adam Wolfe to the 12th Family Circuit Court, serving Mercer and McDowell Counties. Wolfe won the election for the same seat and will begin his full term in 2025. A resident of Princeton, Wolfe earned his Bachelor’s of Social Work from Concord University in 2003, and […] The post Gov. Justice appoints Adam Wolfe as as Circuit Judge of the 12th Family Circuit Court serving Mercer and McDowell Counties appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
Man arrested after allegedly cheating Talcott woman out of almost $5,000
TALCOTT W.Va. (Hinton News) - On July 23, an individual allegedly went to the Summers County Sheriff's Department saying a man, now identified as William Junior Fair II, 48, had cheated her out of $4,966.72. The victim also reportedly stated that Fair was living in a camper parked on her property without permission. The victim stated that in 2021 she had some work done on the property that's in the vicinity of Talcott. The work was done by Bethlehem Farms who helps out senior citizens who can't afford the work. The victim said they only do work on the outside...
Evidence left at crime scene lands woman in jail
PRINCETON, WV (LOOTPRESS) – Blood and fingerprints left at a crime scene led to the capture of a burglary suspect. On July 28, 2024, at around 10:30 AM, Officer E. D. Leftwich was sent by Mercer County 911 to 800 Highland Ave, Princeton, Mercer County, WV, in response to a reported burglary. Upon arriving, he […]
Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24
Marriages Nicholas Blaine Haynes to Katrinia Lynn Welch; Brayden Reo Pence to Kauany Gabriely Mittelstadt. Fiduciaries James K. Miller, Executor of the Lacy Alene Miller estate. Land Transfers Donald L. Dawson and Brenda S. Dawson to Stuart Johnston and Jamie Johnston, 9.047 acres, Red Sulphur District; Alderson Presbyterian Church by the Designee and Fred M. […] The post Monroe County Courthouse News 8-15-24 appeared first on West Virginia Daily News.
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