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Even with multiple emergency service personnel on scene, Campbell County High School student Olivia Hembree still “died” in the mock traffic accident held at the high school last week.

The cooperative effort of CCHS and local rescue agencies was aimed at reaching juniors and seniors on a personal level before prom, warning them of the dangers associated with drinking and driving.

For Wesley Willoughby the Eighth Judicial Drug court was more than a way to avoid prison.

It was his last hope to get his life and son back.

On Thursday night, Willoughby was among three graduates who had recently completed the program.

Willoughby was also the one with the most seniority.

“He’s an old timer,” Judge Shayne Sexton announced as he introduced the unassuming 32- year- old. For most participants the program requires 18 to 24 months to complete.

Willoughby began in 2006, according to Sexton.

In an economic time when budgets are tighter than ever, Campbell County’s school system received some good news last week.

The system will be getting an influx of nearly $1.7 million into its budget.

The Title I funding is being made available through stimulus money provided by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA).  

The allocations are being made in an effort to help districts improve teaching and learning for students most at risk of failing to meet state and academic achievement standards.

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