Jurors find Atkins competent. execution set for Dec 2
Yorktown Virginia jurors ruled Daryl Atkins not mentally retarded after 13 hours of deliberation over two days. York County Circuit Judge Prentis Smiley Jr scheduled Atkins's execution for December 2 for the robbery and murder of a U S Air Force enlisted man nine years earlier.
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Yorktown
Supreme Court
Virginia
Daryl Atkins
York County
Prentis Smiley Jr
Atkins
Air Force
U.S. Supreme Court
Drowning tragedy near Shumate Falls prompts caution
The bodies of two Bluefield men, a 16 year old and his 20 year old brother, remained under investigation by the state medical examiner in Roanoke. The younger was found Thursday evening after wading in the New River at Shumate Falls with a strong current. Residents are urged to heed river dangers and wear life jackets, as officials stress realistic assessment of water power and avoiding overconfidence.
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Atkins
National Association For the Advancement of Colored People
Roanoke
Bluefield
Davis
Shumate Falls
Glen Lyn
Mark Skidmore
Giles County Sheriff’s Department
Judge gives Deel 10 to 20 year term for custodian sexual abuse
The judge sentenced Deel to 10 to 20 years imprisonment for the sexual abuse by a custodian conviction and 10 years probation after release. Family members urged a stiff sentence, saying the crime will scar the 15 year old victim. Deel maintained innocence and denied the charges. A request for a new trial and probation were denied. The victim testified Deel threatened death if she spoke out, with incidents on Sept 21, 2001 and later at a family reunion.
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Deel
Frazier
Steve Mancini
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Lemonade Days in Bluefield Draws Crowds for Festival
Downtown Bluefield Virginia hosts Lemonade Days with hundreds enjoying the festivities. Amber Gray and sisters pledge plans for future lemonade stands as vendors line the streets and Chicory Square hosts the Street Fair. Events include the Great American Downhill Derby and Union Mission Benefit Auction with planned cross-border support to Bluefield West Virginia. Contact Jeri Ball or Landmark Antique Mall for more details.
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Ers
Carol Pruett
Bluefield
Amber Gray
Lindsay
Sarah
Amber
Merchants Association
Borich
W.va
Chicory Square
Downtown Merchants Association
Raleigh St
Union Mission
Art Riley
South Bluefield Merchant Association
South St
Jeri Ball
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Eric DiNovo
Will Butler
Donna Bough
Isaac
Gail Hancock
Bland Street
Tae
Sealy
Mea
Cok
C Tema
Princeton
Princeton Shopping Center
Stafford Dr
Serenity
Beckley K-Mart Plaza
Lone Star Steak House
Ieeaa
MattressWarehouse.com
OH & KY
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
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