Cornerstone laid down for Summersville Academic Complex

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NICHOLAS COUNTY, WV (WOWK) — People gathered at the construction site of the Summersville Academic Complex in Glad Creek Saturday afternoon to lay down the cornerstone of the project.

Students in the Nicholas County area are still dealing with the aftermath of the 2016 floods, as some schools and their facilities were affected. Once complete, the building will hold up to 1,200 displaced students from Summersville Middle School, which was heavily damaged in the 2016 floods, as well as Summersville and Glade Creek Elementary Schools, which are in need of upgrades.

The “Laying of the Stone” ceremony was held on the site at 1 p.m., featuring the Nicholas County High School JROTC and marching band. Speakers included Superintendent of Schools Terrence Beam and County Commission President Garrett Cole.

The Summersville Academic Complex will be completed sometime during the 2027-28 academic year.

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