Hank Jr Show Security Frustrates WV Fans at Convention
West Virginians faced stiff Secret Service checks at a Hank Williams Jr concert at a Guenasiina National Convention. Mark J. Coyle, WV GOP communications director, described heavy security including a Naval yard checkpoint and canine sweeps. Philadelphia police reportedly eased some access, but the Secret Service kept cars from the sentry point along a mile-long approach.
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Charges dropped in assault on marchers case in West Virginia
Harleton AP. Moganawha County prosecutor Bill Forbes drops misdemeanor battery and property destruction charges against four defendants indicted for assaulting Secretary of State Ken Hechler during a re enacted Blair Mountain march. Victims express anger as four face up to two years probation without a criminal conviction.
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Waynesburg College and Hargrave file default notices
Attorneys for Waynesburg College and Hargrave Military Academy filed default notices against four defendants in a civil suit accusing a conspiracy to deprive the schools of 40 million from J Knox McConnell's will. The action seeks treble damages under RICO plus actual punitive and equitable relief.
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Tazewell PSA opens new offices at mall in Virginia
The Tazewell County Public Service Authority cut a ribbon Tuesday for a 4000 square foot office at the Tazewell Mall built with 400000 grant funds from Virginia Rural Development Agency. The facility is fully handicap accessible with a drive through window and will let customers pay water bills at the office or via BB&T or First Virginia Bank branches during normal hours.
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Dennis Simmons
Western District
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West Virginia urged to boost tech for growth
West Virginia must embrace new technologies to lift the economy says Moses Zegeer, urging investment in fiber optics, networking, roads, water, and sewer infrastructure. He cites a private study by Market Street Services, led by Janet Bailey, and promotes regional cooperation like a planned New River Manufacturing Corridor to raise the state's profile.
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Two Arrested in U S 460 Drug Bust
Bluefield police and state police stopped a vehicle on U S Route 460 leading to the arrest of Joseph Jerome Panagopoulos 44 of Bluefield and Mary Anne Jeffrey 31 of Pocahontas Virginia. Panagopoulos faced possession of a Schedule III substance and Jeffrey faced simple marijuana possession after a search revealed four Llortab pills and marijuana. Both posted $500 bonds.
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