Thirty high school students from the Hudson Valley were honored Thursday with induction into New York s fourth class of My Brother s Keeper fellows.
My Brother s Keeper is a national initiative started by President Obama that aims to increase opportunities for boys and young men of color. Education leaders in New York have embraced the initiative since 2016, delivering financial support to community-based MBK programs. To the young men that are present, please understand that New York State MBK was created for you, said Board of Regents Chancellor Lester Young to hundreds of students across the state at a virtual symposium Thursday. That suggests that you are special. That you are somebody. No matter what anyone says, always remember: you are special, and you are something.
Pierce County Public Health is changing things up to make getting the COVID-19 vaccine as easy as possible. Starting next week, Public Health will provide a series of mobile vaccine clinics in many Pierce County communities. Â
No appointments are needed. Anyone aged 18 or over can walk into one of these mobile clinics and get a vaccine. Vaccinations are completely free. No proof of residency or employment is needed. The Moderna vaccine will be available at these clinics.
âThe goal with these hometown clinics is providing busy families with an opportunity for a free, efficient, no wait vaccination opportunity. These clinics are designed to get you in and out in about 20 minutes,â said AZ Snyder, health officer/Public Health director.
DUNLOW, W.Va. â As Tasha Chafins browsed through shoes that would match her red dress, she talked about how prom is a chance for students to make lasting memories.
âItâs just something you remember for a long time,â she said. âYou can only have it so many times, so itâs best to enjoy it now and make the memories. Iâm excited for pictures.â
Wayne County students had a chance to get free prom dresses April 9, when the Dunlow Community Center received dresses donated from Macyâs and community members.
Those who attended could pick out a dress and shoes, along with some accessories, but students wonât be seeing the traditional prom they may have heard about in the past.
Updated: 5:20 PM EDT April 15, 2021
COLUMBIA, S.C. Richland County School District Two has announced a change in graduation plans for 2021 graduates.
The district has decided to move graduation to Harry Parone Stadium, on the campus at Spring Valley High School, and students will receive tickets for four guests.
This is a change in venue from the previous announcement.
The dates and times have been changed as well and are as follows:
June 8:
7 p.m. Ridge View High
June 9:
7 p.m. Blythewood High
8 a.m. Westwood High
The ceremonies will be streamed live online at www.richland2.org/livestream.
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Lloyd, a member of Columbian Fire Engine Co. No. 1, on West Street in Spring Valley, went missing in the flames. Fellow firefighters searched for him for hours Tuesday before his body was found early Wednesday.
The fire could be seen from the New York State Thruway and drew crews from nearly every one of the county’s 26 all-volunteer fire departments, and from New Jersey.
Rockland County Fire Coordinator Chris Kear said 20 residents were hospitalized, a figure that was later corrected to fewer than a dozen. Two firefighters were taken to Westchester Medical Center: One was released; the other was admitted for smoke-inhalation symptoms. A resident later died at another area hospital.