Hunsacker charged with murder in Hiawatha shooting
Francis A. Hunsacker of Hiawatha was charged last week with murder for the shooting death of Dale Weese and held Thursday afternoon before Magistrate Jerry Flanigan. Hundreds of aftershocks followed a 6.1 magnitude quake in Southern California causing minor damage and injuries and raising fears of a larger event possibly reaching Phoenix.
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Francis A. Hunsacker
Hiawatha
Dale Weese
Jerry Flanigan
California
Phoenix
Guadalajara residents sift through ruins after deadly sewer blast
In Guadalajara residents return to their shattered homes after a sewer system explosion that officials say killed at least 132 people. Investigators probe claims of governmental indifference as the cause remains under review. Nearby, The Pocahontas Exhibition Mine in Pocahontas, Virginia, is slated to open on Saturday.
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Guadalajara
Pocahontas (Va
Elvis election ends with stamp image decision
More than one million ballots have been cast in the Postal Service Elvis stamp poll. Postcards must be postmarked by midnight today to count. Winner announced in June at Graceland Memphis with a 1993 stamp rollout.
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Postal Service
Robin Minard
Elvis Presley
Graceland Mansion
Memphis
Elvis
Las Vegas
P.O
Gary Lions Club Hosts Steve Moss Reception in Welch
On Saturday April 25 at 6 30 p m the Gary Lions Club will host a reception for Steve Moss district governor of West Virginia District 24N at the Sterling Drive In in Welch. The event is also Ladies Night. From 9 p m to 1 a m the Princeton Junior Woman's Club sponsors a Boppin at the Beach dance at the Princeton Elks Lodge with dance contests and door prizes. Hardee's provides food 7 30 to 9 p m. Tickets 25 per couple 15 single available from the Princeton Mercer County Chamber of Commerce or club members. Call 487 6071 for more information.
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Gary Lions Club
Steve Moss
West Virginia
Sterling Drive In
Welch
Princeton Junior Woman’s Club
Princeton Elks Lodge
Hardee's
Princeton-Mercer County
Weather Outlook With Showers And Thunderstorms Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms with west winds 10 to 20 mph. High in the upper 70s. Tonight, rain is likely with a 70 percent chance and a low in the mid-40s.
Hippie Day At Bluefield High Prompts Front Lawn Singing
Students at Bluefield High School joined in on Hippie Day Thursday singing a folk song on the front lawn. The scene captured a lighthearted campus moment with participants embracing the themed spirit and music.
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Bluefield High School
D.A.R.E Teens serve as role models for Ramsey students
D.A.R.E. teens from Luedtfield Four Blue Bros High School acted as a role model panel for sixth graders at Ramsey Elementary on Thursday. They discussed resisting alcohol and drugs, sharing personal stories of friends with drinking problems, and urged younger students to make individual choices to stay drug free.
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Luefield
Blue Bros High School
Ramsey
A.W. Buzzo
Buzzo
Beverly Austin
Traci Cowler
D.W. Perdue
Matt Burton
Perdue
Cowler
Austin
Burton
Woman held in son's death tells of voices
TAZEWELL Virginia and details show Freda Sue Price Carter 43 of Cedar Bluff told police she heard voices before allegedly killing her six year old son Joseph Clarence Carter. She was arraigned on first degree murder charges and ordered held without bond. The child, a Cedar Bluff Elementary student, had the mental abilities of a three year old. Joseph's body was found at a garage in Baptist Valley after Carter allegedly confessed and claimed voices urged her to kill. Autopsy completed. coroner's report pending. Carter has a mentally handicapped son, husband separated, no prior criminal record. If convicted, 20 years to life. Attorneys appointed. Preliminary hearing pending.
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Tazewell
Freda Sue Price Carter
Raven’s Nest
Cedar Bluff
Tazewell County
Commonwealth
Mike Dennis
Carter
Dennis
Joseph Clarence Carter
Clarence Tatum
Tatum
Baptist Valley
Joseph Carter
Roanoke
Robert Anthony Price
Henry Barringer
Jay Henderson
Tazewell officials discuss school budget cuts and reform
Tazewell County supervisors weigh slicing nearly $1 million from the school budget as School Superintendent Woodrow Mullins defends a 36.2 million plan that includes 500000 for renovations. They set an April 27 vote and mull over long term consolidation to save costs. Mullins presses for full funding including health insurance premiums for two working spouses.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Woodrow Mullins
Board of Supervisors
Mullins
Jimmy Jones
Jones
Pocahontas Opera House seeks $1600 match for grant
Historic Pocahontas Inc and locals race to raise funds to match a $1,671.50 remaining state grant by June 22 to unlock $3,600 more for brickwork at the Opera House. The total $4,000 grant covered repairs and regrouting needed to stop water leakage and preserve a nearly century old wall. Contributions may be sent to E L Head, treasurer, Historic Pocahontas, Inc. in Pocahontas Virginia.
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Pocahontas
Pocahontas Opera House
Thomas Childress
State Department of Historic Preservation
Historic Pocahontas, Inc
Opera House
Tazewell County Board of Supervisors
Historic Pocahontas
E.L. Head
Greater Bluefield Better Living Show Set At Armory
About 6,000 people are expected to attend the Greater Bluefield Better Living Show at the National Guard Armory. Exhibitors, over 100, will display products and services from 4 p.m. today with doors to 9 p.m. Tonight. Weekend hours run 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and 1 to 5 p.m. Sunday. Tickets cost 2 for adults and 1 for children.
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National Guard Armory
Greater Bluefield
Paul McNeill
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