Giles County drug probe continues
Giles County drug sweep arrests 69 individuals on Monday, yielding 120 charges across prescription pills, heroin, cocaine, marijuana, and meth. Investigations began in 2012, with several suspects extradited from West Virginia to Virginia and held without or pending bond. Millicons stresses legal precision and ongoing investigations with names withheld for now.
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Gov McDonnell says daughter returned $15K wedding gift
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell announced his daughter Cailin has returned a $15,000 wedding gift from donor Jonnie Williams amid ongoing probes into their ties. He said he is working with his private lawyers to return additional gifts, including a $6,500 Rolex and a $10,000 wedding gift for daughter Jeanine, with more items being processed for return.
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Judge strikes Fed debit card swipe fee cap ruling
U S District Judge Richard Leon voids the 2011 cap on debit card swipe fees, finding the Fed overstepped authority and inflated costs. Retail groups praise the decision as a win for merchants and consumers while the Fed reviews the ruling. Banks warn of increased uncertainty and consumer impact.
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Virginia expands ignition interlock program for DUI cases
Virginia reports a 75 percent rise in DUI offenders ordered to install ignition interlock devices within a year under a tougher law. About 8,500 drivers were enrolled in the program in the first 11 months after enactment, with 0.02 percent BAC restriction and penalties for tampering. Virginia saw 229 alcohol related deaths in 2012 and 5,861 injuries.
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Pill Plea hearings and sentencings set in Bluefield sweep
Pill defendants including Mullens resident Danny Lee Decker pleaded guilty with Gamble and Ponce scheduled for sentencing on December 2 and 3 respectively. A fifth sentencing date for Decker was not available. Five more plea hearings were set for today as part of the Bluefield Pill Initiative investigations led by the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force with county and city agencies and state and federal authorities.
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Domestic case ends with wife held and non life-threatening injuries
Deputies found a woman with a gunshot wound to the leg and facial bruising at a Bartley residence after being shot and beaten by her husband two days earlier. He kept her from medical care. arraignment for the suspect, Wood, was expected after 9 p.m. Wednesday.
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Hepatitis B rates hit Mercer County high in nation
Bolton notes Mercer County leads national Hepatitis B rates by population, with Hepatitis C ranking high as well. She warns drug use and needle sharing spread infection and that tiny blood traces can transmit disease. Risks extend to sharing razors and diabetic lancets or glucometers.
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Jenkins switches parties fuels West Virginia race
West Virginia politics heat up as Sen Evan Jenkins defects to the Republican Party. Critics accuse him of switching for self interest while backers praise bold leadership and pro business plans. Rahall allies warn against party flip harming constituents as 2014 contests loom.
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