No arrests yet in accidental Lake Bottom shooting
Lake Bottom officials said Saturday that no arrests have been made in the fatal shooting at a Cabin Branch Road residence. William Bennett, 31, of Matoaka, died Friday from a chest wound after an apparent accidental discharge in the house. The case is under investigation by Detective Darrell Bailey. autopsy results are expected next week.
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Lake Bottom
William Bennett
Matoaka
Cabin Branch Road
Mercer
Bennett
Charleston
Buckner
Darrell Bailey
Sheriffs Department
Richards
Cipriani
Jolyon McCamb
Looker
Federal District
Elderly Galax man dies after driveway collision
A 90 year old Galax man was killed when his pickup was struck by a vehicle as he pulled onto Route 89 south of Galax. He drove onto the highway without looking and was not wearing a seat belt, suffering massive head and chest injuries.
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Alax
Galax
Brown
Michael G. Walker
Blacksburg
S.C
Carrico
Florida woman killed in tractor-trailer wreck
A Florida woman Mildred L. Norton age 59 died when a tractor-trailer owned by G and G Express Inc. of Vero Beach ran on its side exiting Interstate 77 at Raleigh County at 2 a m Her husband Kenneth Norton underwent surgery for head injuries and broken bones at Charleston Area Medical Center Investigators probe seatbelt use and alcohol involvement as the refrigerated truck carried meat to the Florida firm.
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Mabscott (Ap
Florida
Raleigh County
Mildred L. Norton
Vero Beach
Fla
Larry Nelson
Kenneth E. Norton
Nelson
Kenneth Norton
Charleston Area Medical Center
G&g Express Inc
TAZEWELL teachers to report for back in time program
Tazewell County Public Schools will celebrate teaching as teachers return to work on Monday August 18. Frank Charles Winstead of Magnolia Texas will present a program advocating for excellence in America’s classrooms featuring slides and memorabilia in a living hall of fame. Participants will experience the power teachers have when face to face with students.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Frank Charles Winstead
Magnolia
Texas
America
Winstead
D-Day vest donated to foundation by Alabama viewer
Piercy of Huntsville donated the actual D-Day green canvas vest found in Normandy in 1944 beneath a ditch. Slaughter, then a 19 year old sergeant with the 29th Infantry Division, described wading through gunfire with the vest still on and its pockets packed with items including a raincoat and cigarettes.
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B-1
Piercy
Huntsville
Ala
Foundation
U.S. Army
Smithsonian Institution
Washington, D.C
Normandy
United States
Slaughter
D Company
29Th Infantry Division
Militia member Looker faces trial for FBI fingerprint complex plot
Defense lawyers argue Richards sought money and escape through informant works while Richards cites militia concerns as motive. Looker and co defendants, including Moore and Phillips, were arrested after allegedly selling blueprints of the FBI fingerprint complex for 50000 to an undercover agent. The 16 month probe followed the Oklahoma City bombing as the Mountaineer Militia discussed targets.
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B-1
Richards
Looker
FBI
Arenella
Bill Cipriani
Edward F. Moore
Lavalette
Jack A. Phillips
Fairmont
Moore
Phillips
Middle East
Oklahoma City
Mountaineer
Foster homes sought in Bland Wythe Virginia area
Lutheran Family Services of Virginia partners with Bland and Wythe County Departments of Social Services to recruit foster homes for children of all ages. Approved foster parents receive a monthly stipend and clothing allowance commensurate with the child’s age. Call Bland County or Wythe County Social Services or Lutheran Family Services for an application.
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Lutheran Family Services of
Virginia
Bland & Wythe County
Departments of Social Services
Bland County Social Services
Wythe County Social Services
Lutheran Family Services
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The
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Harold Buckner Buckner
Bluefield State College
Quality High
Bluefield
Millennium
Bluefield State
Wvnet.edu
Aca
Lutheran
Family Services
OF Virginia, Inc
David C. Prince
M.S
CCC
CCC/A
Associated Hearing & Diagnostics
David
Associated Hearing
J.T. Beckman
Cellular One
Beckley
Harper Road
Cellular
Beckley Crossroads Mall
Mercer Mall
Lewisburg
Jefferson Street
Richlands
Claypool Hill Mall
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