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Poor oral health in children is not just from too many sugary foods
Education, income and environment all play roles While brushing your teeth is important to maintaining good oral health, dental-health experts say it’s not the only thing responsible for poor oral health, especially when it comes to children in Appalachia, where sugar is usually blamed. “It’s a common misconception that consuming sugary foods and beverages is…
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Endicott gives fire prevention advice
BY RACHEL DOVEMOUNTAIN CITIZEN INEZ — With the changing of seasons and the need to once again turn on the heat to ward off the morning chill, the National Fire Prevention Week (Oct. 9-15) serves as an important reminder of the safety precautions necessary to keep families and homes safe from fire hazards. “We continue…
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Final June Glover English awards given to four students
SUBMITTED ARTICLE WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — Longtime educator and Mingo County Board of Education member June Mitchell Glover of Williamson has presented her English Award to many students throughout the years. With advice from the two remaining high schools in the county, Glover presented the last of those four English Awards this past spring. The four recipients were…
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Trust your gut, know the signs to spot, prevent child abuse
BY NADIA RAMLAGANKENTUCKY NEWS CONNECTION Child abuse cases in the state dropped between 2019 and 2020, but Kentucky still ranks fifth among states for incidents of child maltreatment, according to the latest federal data. Dr. Kelsey Gregory, a pediatrician specializing in child-abuse cases in the Division of Forensic Medicine at the University of Kentucky, said…
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Eden Elementary spotlighting ‘Paws-itively’ Wonderful Wildcats
Eden Elementary would like to recognize several different groups of people that have exhibited “paws-itive” behaviors that are noteworthy of celebration. Every week, we would like to showcase a student from each grade level. We will also be spotlighting a community partner and a member/group of our hard-working staff that have gone above and beyond…
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Wellspring Pregnancy, family resource center opening
Free services to the community WILLIAMSON, W.Va. — WellSpring Pregnancy and Family Resource Center announced its grand opening is Saturday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. The public is invited to join in the celebration. The pregnancy center is at 98 Parkway Drive, Williamson, W.Va., on the ground level of the Kiwanis Community Center in West…
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WES announces honors
WARFIELD — Warfield Elementary announced Students of the Month, Staff of the Month and Head Start Students of the Week. Students of the Month include Avery Jude, Brylee Mullins, Elizabeth Dials, Garrett Parsons, Ian Greene, Jacob Massie, Jasmine Shaffer, Jessie Jude, Jordan Messer, Joseph Golden, Kaleb Maynard, Kenton Elkins, Lilly Pennington, Mackenzie Harmon, Nick Speer…
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IES announces Students of the Month
INEZ — Inez Elementary School announced Students of the Month for August and September. August Students of the Month Mrs. Cain’s: Heidi Endicott. Mrs. Moore’s Kindergarten: Emma Lawson. Mrs. Bevins First Grade: Remy Williams Mrs. Haney’s First Grade: Alanna Maynard. Mrs. Preston’s Second Grade: Zandrya Linder. Mrs. Mills’ Third Grade: Jayce McCoy. Mrs. Wilson’s Third…
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Kentucky adults have second highest obesity rate in nation
Children 10-17 in state have the top U.S. rate for that age group BY MELISSA PATRICK KENTUCKY HEALTH NEWS A new report says Kentucky has the second highest adult obesity rate in the nation, and Kentucky children aged 10 to 17 have the nation’s highest rate for that age group. The Trust for America’s Health…
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Popcorn King
Eden Elementary kindergarten student Parker Harless is the Popcorn King. Parker earned the title by selling the most popcorn in K-3 and raising over $600. He is a student in Mrs. Fletcher’s class.
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