Princeton appoints Graham to fill Norman’s city council seat
David E. Graham was unanimously appointed to serve the remainder of Jimm Norman’s term on the Princeton City Council. Graham, a Princeton native and former four year Zoning Board member, will serve until June 2015 and may consider running again next year. He is a project manager for Swope Construction, since 1997.
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Princeton Planning Commission
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McDowell Schools Seek Substitutes for Vacant Positions
McDowell County faces a teacher shortage with 15 vacancies ahead of the August 18 start. Superintendent Nelson Spencer says permanent hires are needed, otherwise substitutes must fill roles, especially in mathematics. Board notes resignations, limited incentives, and infrastructure as possible attractors.
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Princeton to Get Byrne JAG Funds for Police Equipment
Federal Byrne JAG money totaling 57,000 will fund Princeton Police equipment and training for a high risk operation response team. Nicholas County and Fayette County sheriffs receive about 32,000 and 13,000 respectively to improve communications, training, and officer safety.
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Liberia to give experimental Ebola drug to two doctors
Liberia announced it would receive doses of an untested Ebola treatment and give it to two sick doctors, the first Africans to receive the drug amid a widening outbreak. The U.S. said it connected Liberian officials with Mapp Biopharmaceutical as WHO reports over 1,800 suspected, probable, or confirmed cases and 1,013 deaths.
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Madrid
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Atlanta
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Kentucky
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Patrick Sawyer
Sawyer
Ivory Coast
George Weah
Matoaka Fire Ravages Town. Suspect Charged
Residents described shock and loss as a fire damaged Matoaka, destroying historic buildings and businesses. Brandon Coomes, 29, of Lashmeet, faces arson in the third degree and entering without breaking as investigators pursue the case while U S Senator Joe Manchin plans a Tuesday tour of the town.
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David Nelson
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Brandon Coomes
Lashmeet
John Sommers
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U.S
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DW Va
Bank Robbery In Bluefield Linked To BB Gun Weapon
Investigators tied a bank heist to a BB gun used as a weapon after reviewing video. Showalter and Hoops were questioned. a cousin’s similar bike was ruled out. A ski mask and paint stained clips were sent for tests with results pending, while relatives deny cash was distributed. Hoops claimed theft of his pills for personal use. Chief Dillon credited Adams for solving the Kmart and June 23 Bluefield bank robberies.
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Bluefield
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Bluefield Telegraph unveils redesigned site and app rollout
The Daily Telegraph's editor announces a multimedia redesign with video maps and photos to enhance reader experience. Readers are asked to report broken links and content issues as the paper plans a mobile app launch and continues reporting on local events and crimes.
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Christopher Clay
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