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Education Duncan Slade,

Board of Education Approves School Closures, Mergers In 4 Counties

The West Virginia Board of Education voted unanimously Thursday to approve the closing and consolidation of schools in four counties.Board members acknowledged the difficulties of school closings but applauded the work of county superintendents in formulating and promoting each plan.

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January 31, 1945: Army Sergeant Jonah Edward Kelley Killed in Action

In the early morning hours of January 31, 1945, Army Sergeant Jonah Edward Kelley died after leading an assault on the German community of…

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January 1, 1973: Songwriter Jack Rollins Dies

Songwriter Jack Rollins died on New Year’s Day 1973 at age 66. The prolific composer wrote more than 500 songs but will always be remembered for two…

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WVPB News Liz McCormick,

Gov. Justice Hires Former Campaign Staffer As Regional Representative For Eastern Panhandle

Gov. Jim Justice has hired a former campaign staff member as his Regional Representative for West Virginia’s Eastern Panhandle counties.…

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April 17, 1757: Col. Washington Orders Closing Ft. Ashby

On April 17, 1757, George Washington ordered the Virginia militia to abandon Fort Ashby in present Mineral County. Captain Ashby of the Virginia militia…

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