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3 hrs ago | WCHS-TV Charleston

Rehabilitation Center Transfer

Associated Press Web Producer: Jeff Morris Reported: Jun. 18, 2013 1:23 PM EDT Updated: Jun. 18, 2013 1:29 PM EDT West Virginia State University has plenty of room to grow with the transfer of the former West Virginia Rehabilitation Center property in Institute.

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8 hrs ago | Charleston Gazette

Editorial: Progress in racial equality

Senior West Virginians can look back over the decades and see how society gradually has evolved toward fairness and human rights.

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Related Topix: Virginia, African-American, West Virginia University, Virginia Government, West Virginia State University, Opinion

14 hrs ago | Mass Transit

VA: Council to Consider Bus Service Changes

Residents of the city like Jayne Sampson may have to find another way to get to work if they rely on Petersburg Area Transit buses to go to Southpark Mall, Fort Lee or Virginia State University.

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Related Topix: Fort Lee, VA, Colonial Heights, VA, Petersburg, VA

Mon Jun 17, 2013

Charleston Gazette

WVSU obtains old Rehab Center property

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- West Virginia State University's campus got about 20 percent larger Monday, with a vote by the state Board of Public Works to transfer the former state Rehabilitation Center property to the university.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, West Virginia State University, Fairmont, WV, Marion County, WV

NBC12

VSU academic center promises to revitalize Ettrick, redevelop neighborhood

It's being called the future jewel of Chesterfield - a $60 million performance arts, sports and academic center, all under one roof at Virginia State University.

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Related Topix: Education Etc.

Sun Jun 16, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

This is W.Va. history as it should be told

West Virginia will celebrate the 150th anniversary of its statehood on Thursday, June 20. The sesquicentennial deserves to be celebrated, for the state's history is mighty unusual.

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Charleston, WV, West Virginia State University, McDowell County, WV, Opinion

Charleston Gazette

Charleston Stage Company taking a bow.

During a stage company board meeting Tuesday, the board voted to dissolve the company.

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Related Topix: Theater, Arts, West Virginia State University, University of Charleston, Entertainment

Fri Jun 14, 2013

NorthJersey.com

Paterson's teen center at Kennedy provides haven for youth

Members of Paterson's Silk City Youth Services Program's Teen Center-Shadasia Johnson, Cocoa Pearson, T'shaka Thorpe, and Mara Kettle But it's not the furnishings that attract Paterson students to the center, formally known as the Silk City Youth Services Program.

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Related Topix: Life, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Family, Kids

Thu Jun 13, 2013

Virginia Farm Bureau

VSU's 43,560 Initiative demonstrates farming with 1 acre

The 43,560 Initiative, a project at Virginia State University, seeks to illustrate ways to farm a small amount of land for a big payoff.

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Related Topix: Agriculture, Science, Life, Food, Vegetables

Wed Jun 12, 2013

SoVaNow.com

Spence takes over as Park View Middle principal

Park View Middle School will gain its fourth principal in less than two years when James A. Spence II takes over the position beginning June 17. Spence replaces Samantha Milteer, who resigned after less than five months on the job.

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Related Topix: Dinwiddie County, VA, Dinwiddie, VA, Old Dominion University, Halifax County, VA

Mon Jun 10, 2013

Hopewell News

Four face manslaughter charges in VSU drownings

Four men charged with hazing in relation to the April 20 drowning of two Virginia State University students now face involuntary manslaughter charges.

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Related Topix: Portsmouth, VA, York County, VA, Midlothian, VA, Newport News, VA

Fri Jun 07, 2013

Charleston Gazette

Church Activities: June 8, 2013

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church, 821 B St., St. Albans, will have its 12th Pastoral Anniversary for the Rev.

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Wed Jun 05, 2013

Charleston Gazette

Former WVSU national alumni association president dies

CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- Howard Wilson, a veteran and former president of West Virginia State University's National Alumni Association, has died.

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Related Topix: Charleston, WV, West Virginia State University

CBS Local

4 Face Manslaughter Charges in Va. Hazing Deaths

New charges have been filed against all four of the men facing hazing charges in the drowning deaths of two Virginia State University students.

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Tue Jun 04, 2013

WTVR Richmond

VSU hazing suspects charged with involuntary manslaughter

Four men arrested in connection with a Virginia State University hazing incident in April that claimed the lives of two students are now facing involuntary manslaughter charges.

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WSET-TV Lynchburg

Va. man faces more charges in hazing deaths

New charges have been filed against 1 of the men facing hazing charges in the drowning deaths of 2 Virginia State University students.

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Martinsville Bulletin

Teacher to retire after 50 years in education

Mervin Brown Sr., 76, has taught in area schools for 50 years. In what began as a temporary job until he could work for the federal government, Brown has made a mark with local students and fellow educators.

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Related Topix: Martinsville, VA, Henry County, VA, Laurel Park, VA, Pittsylvania County, VA, Blairs, VA

Sun Jun 02, 2013

Huntington News

West Virginia Sesquicentennial Artist Invitational Opens at Museum

The Huntington Museum of Art will observe West Virginia's sesquicentennial with a small invitational exhibit titled Macy's Presents: A Sense of Place: The West Virginia Sesquicentennial Artist Invitational .

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Related Topix: West Virginia, Painting, Arts, Photography, Shepherd University, Concord University

Sat Jun 01, 2013

Charleston Daily Mail

Short takes

IN February, Timothy Whittington stepped down as chief of the Smithers Volunteer Fire Department.

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Related Topix: Smithers, WV, West Virginia State University, Institute, WV, Opinion

Fri May 31, 2013

Hopewell News

She believes in tutoring

When Virginia ended state-funded tutoring for students, Demetria Jennings decided to turn that setback for her company into an opportunity.

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Related Topix: Prince George, VA, Hopewell, VA, Fort Lee, VA, Family, Kids, Education Etc.