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Law changes affect teacher contracts, more
WISE — Legislation that passed during this year’s General Assembly session could make it harder for new teachers to get continuing contracts and make it easier for administrators to fire poor teach...
May 21, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 1 1 recommendations | email to a friend
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Indictments for alleged theft handed down
Twenty-one people have been indicted by a Wise County grand jury for alleged forms of theft ranging from armed robbery to embezzlement. Those indicted last week include: • Jason Randall Sartin, 35,...
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Grand jury charges allege arson, sex offenses
Arson, failing to re-register as a sex offender and driving violations are among the alleged crimes named by a Wise County grand jury. Indictments handed down last week include: • Charles Leon Mitc...
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Wise nature refuge park concept plan finished
WISE — A final conceptual plan for the proposed nature park in downtown Wise is now complete. Ten people attended a 45-minute community meeting Monday at Wise Town Hall where three representatives ...
May 17, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Long lines: School traffic issues prompt changes
WISE — Ongoing traffic issues at three county schools in Big Stone Gap have prompted school officials to propose a major overhaul of the existing road system. County school board members learned Tu...
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School board dedicates $200K to retirement
WISE — The county school board agreed Tuesday to dedicate additional funding allocated last month by county supervisors to benefit school division employees’ pension plans. Last month, county super...
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Report: Future grim for Appalachian coal industry
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Hard times are expected to continue in the Appalachian region that was once the heart of the nation’s coal production, according to a new report. Coal business in the mountai...
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City struggles with mixed-use recreation question
NORTON — City council continues to wrestle with the question of how to make a hunting zone and a hiking zone co-exist safely. Meeting May 7, council again discussed a concern that further developme...
May 14, 2013 | 0 0 comments | 2 2 recommendations | email to a friend
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Norton property taxes due on Wednesday
The first half of Norton real estate taxes for 2013 is due by Wednesday, May 15 at 5 p.m. If the tax is not paid on May 15, a penalty will be assessed on May 16. The treasurer’s office will begin c...
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