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The County Commissioners’ Association of WV hosted an essay contest for 8th grade students across West Virginia. Student participants were asked to write a 500-word essay on the topic..... "How does my county government make life better for me?"
Winning 1st place and a monetary prize of $250.00 is Miss Tori Varney, 8th Grade student at Burch Middle School in Mingo County West Virginia. Tori’s teacher who encouraged participation in the essay contest, Ms. Tonya Slone will also receive $250.00 for her classroom. Student and Teacher will receive their prize at an upcoming meeting of the Mingo County Commission.