Students design 9-11 memorial
Six teams of three students from various departments in the college of architecture were invited to design a September 11 Memorial in Marion, Virginia.
http://www.collegiatetimes.com/stories/19830/students-design-9-11-memorial
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 15:15:15 -0700
Former U.S. Rep. William C. Wampler Sr. dies at 86
Former U.S. Rep. William C. Wampler Sr., R-9th, an early symbol of Virginia's political competitiveness after decades of one-party rule, died Wednesday night at his Bristol home after a lengthy illness. He was 86.
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/news/virginia-politics/2012/may/23/6/former-us-rep-william-c-wampler-sr-dies-at-86-ar-1938247/
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 13:44:32 -0700
Virginia B. Souza
FAIRHAVEN — Virginia B. (Barros) Souza, 83, of Fairhaven, went peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 22.
http://www.southcoasttoday.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20120525/NEWS03/205250312
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 21:05:46 -0700
City council moves to change code
Fairmont City Council has taken the first step to changing city code after a Marion County Judge said it wasn’t valid last month. Tuesday, council held the first reading of an ordinance that would amend and supplement the city code regarding the city’s Historic Preservation Review Commission, specifically the section involving appeals.
http://timeswv.com/local/x915986658/City-council-moves-to-change-code
Published: Wed, 23 May 2012 02:04:11 -0700
Arrests made in robbery, drug-selling cases
Fairmont police and the Marion County Sheriff’s Department have made arrests in robbery and drug-selling cases. On Tuesday, deputies arrested Bethanie L. Carpenter, 23, for conspiracy to commit a felony in a robbery case from earlier in the month.
http://timeswv.com/local/x1647284352/Arrests-made-in-robbery-drug-selling-cases
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 02:19:11 -0700
NMHS gym may be in BOE bond
For Marion County Board of Education members, it's about righting a wrong.
http://timeswv.com/local/x280095102/NMHS-gym-may-be-in-BOE-bond
Published: Tue, 15 May 2012 02:18:21 -0700
William Wampler Sr. hailed as compassionate leader who worked to serve constituents
“He was the last of the old-time political figures,” longtime employee Jim Mullins of Bristol recalled Thursday. “He always wanted to talk to constituents. Several times, we’d go to Grundy for an open-door [meeting] and there would be 150 or 200 people there. He wanted to talk to each and every one of them and try to help them with their problems.”
http://www2.tricities.com/news/2012/may/25/william-wampler-sr-hailed-compassionate-leader-who-ar-1941026/
Published: Fri, 25 May 2012 03:00:00 -0700
Day Report Center growing
It’s been more than two years since the Marion County Day Report Center took in its first participant. Since then, the Day Report Center has continued to grow, as 161 additional people have walked through its doors. Of the 162 participants, 60 are active. Five counselors serve on the staff to accommodate the number of participants.
http://timeswv.com/local/x915988162/Day-Report-Center-growing
Published: Thu, 24 May 2012 02:19:31 -0700
Sports briefs: UNCW guard transfers to Virginia Tech
COLLEGE BASKETBALL
http://www2.timesdispatch.com/sports/2012/may/17/tdsport07-sports-briefs-uncw-guard-transfers-to-vi-ar-1920370/
Published: Wed, 16 May 2012 21:00:00 -0700
Richardson kicks Richlands to OT victory
McKenley Davis dribbles past a Marion defender during the Lady Blues' 3-2 SWD tournament overtime on Tuesday at Richlands High School. Contributed photo by Darrell Lowe
http://bdtonline.com/localsports/x234166801/Richardson-kicks-Richlands-to-OT-victory
Published: Tue, 22 May 2012 21:19:14 -0700
