Appalachian School of Law Readies Opening Day
The Appalachian School of Law prepares to open its charter class in Rundy Virginia on Monday. Dean Dennis Olson says renovations to Grundy Junior High are essentially complete while the elementary school awaits start of its planned build. Faculty have relocated to town and students begin the fall semester with five courses and planned externships.
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Appalachian School of Law
Rundy
Dennis Olson
ASL
Olsen
Buchanan County
Law professor notes informants often have shady past
A law professor says informants rarely are choir boys and defenders target the informant's credibility when testimony is pivotal. FBI informant Okey Richards Jr. led to four indictments against Floyd Looker, convicted of conspiring to manufacture and deal explosives. Looker faces trial on charges of providing resources for a terrorist attack and, later, other charges.
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Wheeling
Floyd “Ray” Looker
Peter Arenella
University of California At Los Angeles
Arenella
FBI
Okey Marshall Richards Jr
Locker
U.S. District Court
Locker 56
Stonewood
Criminal Justice Information Services
Clarksburg
D Day veteran views rare Normandy vest
Roanoke resident Bob Slaughter finally touched a World War II Normandy vest after 53 years seeking one. The bulky three day supply vest, often jettisoned to avoid drowning, was one of only about five recovered. The donated piece will be showcased in a D Day exhibit at the Roanoke Valley Museum before moving to the National D Day Memorial’s educational center in Bedford.
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Oanoke
Bob Slaughter
Normandy
Slaughter
Roanoke County
Roanoke Valley
Cedar Bluff Heritage Festival Moves Ahead in 1997
Cedar Bluff Va plans the 1997 Heritage Festival to be held in downtown on Saturday Sept 20 Town manager James K McGlothlin said the event centers on Town Square with hourly bandstand entertainment. The town’s historic district features the old grist mill 1873 birthplace of Gov George C Peery and vendors selling crafts food and traditional items. Carriage tours highlight the day drawing several thousand visitors with exhibitor registration urged.
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Cedar Bluff
James K. McGlothlin
George C. Peery
Puppies and puppets star at Kiddies Day concert
In Princeton Town Square a Kiddies Day edition of Music in the Square blends music with family fun. Brandi Austin Megan Wolford and Tanoukhi's Troupes will invite children on stage for numbers while puppies from the Mercer County Humane Society and a puppet Brenda from AWAMS entertain. Oldies contemporary and country acts highlight the program along with a costume contest and face painting.
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Ae Town Square
Music In the Square
Brandi Austin
Megan Wolford
Tanoukhi
Coordi
Nator
Nancy Tanoukhi
Tanouhhi
Austin
Wal
Ford
Edie Tanoukhi
Blues Brothers
Daniel Tanoukhi
Matthew Hazelwood
Galaxy Defenders
Raiders
Sunny
Brenda
Sheila Jackson
Mercer County Humane Society
Princeton Fire Nt
Police Department
Green Valley
Banquet Speaker Urges Guard Against Neglect in Faith
Sharron Collins urged the Flat Top Missionary Women to guard against neglecting the Bible prayer building and helping others at the 11th annual Fellowship Banquet in Bluefield. She spoke of talents education and daily commitment as 300 attendees listened to songs prayers and remarks.
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Luefield
Pee Sharron
Collins
Flat Top Missionary Women’s District Convention
West Virginia Baptist State Womens Auxiliary
Bluefield Youth Center
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Bluefield
Mount Olive Baptist Church
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Mount Zion
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Little Zion Church
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Ora Johnson
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Lawrence Beale
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Robert E. Rogers
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