Two dead in Richlands shootings prompt autopsy inquiry
Preliminary autopsy results expected today may clarify the fatal shootings in Richlands. Police say two people died. officials indicate the victims were likely divorced. Local businesses remained closed Thursday as the investigation proceeds with Richlands Police, the Tazewell County Sheriff's Department, and the Virginia State Police assisting. Eston Hess is listed as registered agent and president of the Tazewell County Free Press.
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Virginia State Corporation Commission
Tazewell County Free Press
Commission
Hostage crisis case linked to Tennessee shoot-out
Deputies and a hostage negotiator responded to a tense scene after two suspects from Tennessee allegedly shot at officers in Erwin before kidnapping a woman and her nine month old son. No injuries reported as hostages were taken to Wythe County Community Hospital for safety, then released unharmed near Rural Retreat. The suspects, Lewis and Tanner, remain inside a residence as of press time.
Obstetrics Care Burden in Rural Buchanan County
In Buchanan and Dickenson counties many pregnant women travel over three hours for prenatal and delivery visits. George F. Craft II, MD, a board certified obstetrician gynecologist, joined Buchanan General medical staff last year and now practices gynecology in Grundy.
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Dickenson
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George F. Craft, II
Buchanan General Medical Staff
Grundy
Character Counts program gains public school foothold
Pruett explains Character Counts can be used in groups receiving government support as it does not promote specific religion. Virginia has adopted it in schools. Bluefield State College and Energy Express look to use it in programs. Rev. Mike Cunningham asks about parental involvement. Pruett cites education as the goal. Organizers seek community feedback and plan advisory groups to build linkages.
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Community Coalition
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Mercer County
No charges won in Tripp file leak probe by DOJ
The Justice Department announced no criminal charges will be filed over the Pentagon release of Linda Tripp personnel file information linked to the Monica Lewinsky affair. The probe focused on a single negative security clearance form response and whether a Privacy Act violation occurred. The decision followed testimony by Pentagon and Justice officials and comments from lawmakers accusing a cover-up. The Pentagon report is under review before finalization and possible comments from involved parties.
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Keystone jury prepares as voir dire continues in fraud case
The Keystone jury pool grows with 28 more jurors added while voir dire resumes after a lunch break. Two defendants, Church and Graham, face charges of obstructing OCC examinations tied to the 1999 FNB Keystone closure. Trial opens at 9:30 a.m. with potential penalties up to 15 years and $750,000 fines.
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