KWC Professor Receives Honor With A Special Scholarship
Dr. Diane Earle played piano at KWC’s Convocation Wednesday where her faculty and staff surprised her with a scholarship endowment. School officials say normally scholarships are endowed at retirement or at the event of a death. Earle says having a scholarship titled after her was a complete surprise.
Earle says, “It’s overwhelming. Usually these honors are for people who are retiring or have passed on. To be living is amazing and it’s overwhelming to me that all these people gave such a generous donation. A $25,000 endowed scholarship that is huge.â€
Officials say $25,000 have been raised through community efforts for the scholarship. Earle says she is looking forward to seeing the students her scholarship is awarded to grow and learn.
U.S. Congressman Ed Whitfield Resigns
The special election will be during the general election November 8th between Republican James Comer and Democrat Sam Gaskins.
Bevin released the statement below following Whitfield’s resignation:“Both personally and on behalf of the Commonwealth, I want to thank Congressman Ed Whitfield for his many years of service to our state and our nation. He has served the people of Kentucky’s first district admirably, and we wish him all the very best in the years ahead. I will issue a proclamation declaring that the special election to fill this vacancy will be held on the same date and time as the General Election, which is November 8, 2016.â€
FOOTNOTE: First elected in 1994, Whitfield announced his retirement last year in the midst of a House Ethics Committee investigation. The committee ultimately rebuked Whitfield for violating House rules, but said it was unintentional.
Tri-State Cares Telethon Exceeds Goal
The Red Cross partnered with area media outlets, including 44News, to raise money for the victims of the Kokomo tornadoes and flooding in Louisiana.
By 7 p.m. Wednesday night, the effort had raised $17,730, the goal was $15,000.
Organizers say they will accept donations anytime even after the telethon has ended.
To donate, click the link provided here.
