Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 23 hours ago, cityofRaven said: All the complaints about sharing a stadium yet you only have one Thursday night game... How will you guys survive this? It's like living in your parents basement. Gridiron60 and swva_havok_fan 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 26 minutes ago, Real Sasquatch said: It's like living in your parents basement. I wouldn't know the feeling... swva_havok_fan, Real Sasquatch and -oo- 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tru Blue 72 423 Report Share Posted February 8, 2023 On 1/22/2023 at 7:36 PM, Gridiron60 said: One of the many reasons, Graham should have their own stadium. I don’t think that is ever going to happen though. Don't think that will happen. Could be wrong, but I think the school board is looking at consolidating with two schools, part of Tazewell and Graham in one and Part of Tazewell and Richlands in the other. A new facility will be build to house the Taz. + Graham with new stadium, and the Taz. + Richlands will use the Richlands facility with improvements to the stadium. I know we have all heard something like this before, so could just be a far fetched rumor, but it is something to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 7 hours ago, Tru Blue 72 said: Don't think that will happen. Could be wrong, but I think the school board is looking at consolidating with two schools, part of Tazewell and Graham in one and Part of Tazewell and Richlands in the other. A new facility will be build to house the Taz. + Graham with new stadium, and the Taz. + Richlands will use the Richlands facility with improvements to the stadium. I know we have all heard something like this before, so could just be a far fetched rumor, but it is something to think about. I see them closing all of the elementary schools and having a k-7 and a High School with grades 8-12 in Bluefield, Tazewell and Richlands. The current High Schools would serve as k-7 and the Middle Schools as the 8-12 High Schools. Unless Tazewell County gets a deal like Buchanan County did with the Army Corp of engineers, the first thing would be to close facilities, cut costs and consolidate schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 18 hours ago, Tru Blue 72 said: Don't think that will happen. Could be wrong, but I think the school board is looking at consolidating with two schools, part of Tazewell and Graham in one and Part of Tazewell and Richlands in the other. A new facility will be build to house the Taz. + Graham with new stadium, and the Taz. + Richlands will use the Richlands facility with improvements to the stadium. I know we have all heard something like this before, so could just be a far fetched rumor, but it is something to think about. Valid question here though, how do you split Tazewell? geographically it is dead in the center of the county. North Tazewell address go to Graham and Tazewell to Richlands? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_dawg74 17 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 There has been talk of consolidating schools for over 50 years. CPF 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jags52 346 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 I think there is way too much pride in the 3 fan bases for them to ever consolidate. That is the same reason I dont see Smyth county consolidating. I would make a ton of since to combine Chilhowie and Northwood that would put there numbers about the same as Marion but I dont think the powers at be will ever let that happen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mountain Football 1,532 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Battle for the Main St parade may get a little interesting. Gridiron60 and Ryan4VT 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UnionGuy2017 182 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Anyone have anything official for Union? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 409 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 It's not going to happen. People have been saying it for years and years. You cannot split this county in two with the county seat not being a part of it. It's just not going to happen. 3 is the correct number. Real Sasquatch, stu_bean and Ryan4VT 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 Look for Virginia in the next 10 years to start consolidating by county. Literally, consolidating counties regarding education. That's often the most efficient and West Virginia, once again, the state that is supposed to be so backwards was ahead of a huge chunk of the country with their County-Education Consolidation stuff years ago. It's the way to go when you have a mass of rural counties/rural areas. You could see something outside the box like... Graham-Bland consolidated Tazewell-Richlands consolidated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 20 minutes ago, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: Look for Virginia in the next 10 years to start consolidating by county. Literally, consolidating counties regarding education. That's often the most efficient and West Virginia, once again, the state that is supposed to be so backwards was ahead of a huge chunk of the country with their County-Education Consolidation stuff years ago. It's the way to go when you have a mass of rural counties/rural areas. You could see something outside the box like... Graham-Bland consolidated Tazewell-Richlands consolidated Yet giles and narrows will still be arguing about it...and another 30 years will pass Mountain Football, Gridiron60, Graham32 and 2 others 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 1 hour ago, Hokiebird7 said: Yet giles and narrows will still be arguing about it...and another 30 years will pass Narz would consolidate with James Monroe before they would Giles. 1Wingit23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hokiebird7 1,416 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 15 minutes ago, cityofRaven said: Narz would consolidate with James Monroe before they would Giles. You are probably right...sad but right 1Wingit23 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Real Sasquatch 1,865 Report Share Posted February 9, 2023 4 hours ago, CPF said: It's not going to happen. People have been saying it for years and years. You cannot split this county in two with the county seat not being a part of it. It's just not going to happen. 3 is the correct number. Agree. The elementary schools will be closed and consolidated before the High Schools. (Speculation). The most recent rumors of a long range "plan" that has been mentioned calls for 2 schools in each town. One k-7 and One 8-12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stu_bean 1,058 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 16 hours ago, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: Look for Virginia in the next 10 years to start consolidating by county. Literally, consolidating counties regarding education. That's often the most efficient and West Virginia, once again, the state that is supposed to be so backwards was ahead of a huge chunk of the country with their County-Education Consolidation stuff years ago. It's the way to go when you have a mass of rural counties/rural areas. You could see something outside the box like... Graham-Bland consolidated Tazewell-Richlands consolidated Makes no sense. You have to either go through Tazewell or WV to get there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PV8 8 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 2 hours ago, stu_bean said: Makes no sense. You have to either go through Tazewell or WV to get there 18 hours ago, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: Look for Virginia in the next 10 years to start consolidating by county. Literally, consolidating counties regarding education. That's often the most efficient and West Virginia, once again, the state that is supposed to be so backwards was ahead of a huge chunk of the country with their County-Education Consolidation stuff years ago. It's the way to go when you have a mass of rural counties/rural areas. You could see something outside the box like... Graham-Bland consolidated Tazewell-Richlands consolidated I agree. I think that Scott and Russell counties will consolidate. I also believe Wise and Lee will consolidate one more time. I'm guessing two high schools in Wise county, one in Lee, Scott, and Russell. I could very well be wrong ,but I do think the state will step in and do something in 10-15yrs. Interesting to think about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cityofRaven 2,444 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 Let's consolidate Honaker, Twin Valley and Richlands... I think Raven High School sounds good. Ryan4VT 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SXSW 557 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 1 hour ago, PV8 said: I agree. I think that Scott and Russell counties will consolidate. I also believe Wise and Lee will consolidate one more time. I'm guessing two high schools in Wise county, one in Lee, Scott, and Russell. I could very well be wrong ,but I do think the state will step in and do something in 10-15yrs. Interesting to think about. We have this consolidation conversation on this board every 6 months! As far as Russell County the three schools are relatively close together and could be accomplished pretty easily. Scott County is a different animal, the county is huge (539 sq. miles) and 70 percent of the population lives within 10 miles of Gate City. The kids that live in Blackwater would be on a school bus for over an hour to get to a centrally located school same for the east end of the county. Gate City is also full of Tennessee kids and how do you deal with that as a school board. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluebird 17 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 It would be nice if they could build a business in SW Virginia that would create jobs and keep people in the area. Were sports fans so maybe build another race track maybe a 3rd of the size of Bristol and or try and get any amateaur golf tournament in the area. In sore there are some great golf courses in the area. In sore you can think if some other good ideas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CPF 409 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 4 hours ago, cityofRaven said: Let's consolidate Honaker, Twin Valley and Richlands... I think Raven High School sounds good. They could be the Raven Ravens Gridiron60, Ryan4VT and cityofRaven 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cousin_Hoyt 87 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 7 hours ago, PV8 said: I agree. I think that Scott and Russell counties will consolidate. I also believe Wise and Lee will consolidate one more time. I'm guessing two high schools in Wise county, one in Lee, Scott, and Russell. I could very well be wrong ,but I do think the state will step in and do something in 10-15yrs. Interesting to think about. Here on Possum Tail Hollow, One of the things we like about this site is the “comedy”. However, Uncle Percy has decided that some of you, instead of using your brains you just sit on your brains. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Packman15 10 Report Share Posted February 10, 2023 On 12/17/2022 at 1:16 AM, CPF said: So they can win Just like playing Martinsville, or other class 3 teams that never had winning records, but Va High is a very good team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redtiger 1,740 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 On 2/9/2023 at 3:19 PM, BandanaVTDavis4321 said: Look for Virginia in the next 10 years to start consolidating by county. Literally, consolidating counties regarding education. That's often the most efficient and West Virginia, once again, the state that is supposed to be so backwards was ahead of a huge chunk of the country with their County-Education Consolidation stuff years ago. It's the way to go when you have a mass of rural counties/rural areas. You could see something outside the box like... Graham-Bland consolidated Tazewell-Richlands consolidated If I understand correctly there is nothing forcing VAs schools districts to be set up by county, counties could group together and file joint school districts if they so choose but they do not. A series of regional school districts would have made the most sense and probably still does. Twin Springs, Castlewood, and St Paul would have been natural consolidation partners Honaker and Council, Clintwood and Pound, Haysi and Grundy, etc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BandanaVTDavis4321 1,717 Report Share Posted February 13, 2023 12 minutes ago, redtiger said: If I understand correctly there is nothing forcing VAs schools districts to be set up by county, counties could group together and file joint school districts if they so choose but they do not. A series of regional school districts would have made the most sense and probably still does. Twin Springs, Castlewood, and St Paul would have been natural consolidation partners Honaker and Council, Clintwood and Pound, Haysi and Grundy, etc You are exactly right. It's about the counties and maintaining local power. It requires lots of leadership and collaboration and accounting for finances on how much and who is chipping in. It is some work, but it's work INITIALLY. After getting the ball rolling, ask the counties in WV whether it's made a difference. It's made a monumental difference not just financially, but structure, education, academics, pooling of resources, etc. It's just been simply better than the alternative. It will go that way in Virginia sooner or later in the rural areas. redtiger 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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