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TAZEWELL, Va. — Tazewell County’s 911 center has been presented with a national award that recognizes many recent advances including emergency cellphone apps for teachers and an upcoming emergency alert system for school buses.

The Tazewell County 911 Center was presented an award by the Association of Public-Safety Communications Officials (APCO) during this year’s national training conference, according to an announcement from the Tazewell County Sheriff’s Office.