Air Show Highlights Attracts Enthusiasts And Veterans
At Tazewell County Airport spectators and pilots showcased a range of aircraft from powered parachutes to remote control planes. MacLeay, 80, recalled flying from Morristown to Wisconsin in three days and praised the event for accessible aviation. Airport manager Jerry McReynolds noted the effort to inspire youth interest in flight as the scene reflected a diverse aviation world.
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MacLeay
Morristown
Tenn
Wisconsin
US Air Force
Shawn McReynolds
Stephanie
Jerry McReynolds
Tazewell County
Charlie Schwenker
Jane Wicker
Schwenker
Wicker
Dayton
Ohio
Johnny White
Charlie
Johnny
11-year-old Austin Johnson flies with aviator Johnny White
Austin Johnson from Maryland takes a 15 to 20 minute flight with Johnny White at Tazewell County Airport marking his third flight. White, veteran pilot with over 31,000 hours in 253 aircraft, promotes aviation at Aviators Unlimited in Abingdon.
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Austin Johnson
Johnny White
Tazewell County
Johnson
White
James Franklin White
Abingdon
Aviators Unlimited
Sykesville
Blacksburg
Virginia Tech
Jennifer Johnson
Austin
Melvin Grubb
Jay Belt
Bluefield
Mercer County
Bill Archer
Barcher
Man charged with stealing West Virginia lottery tickets
FAIRLEA AP A Greenbrier County man Cody Arbuckle of Maxwelton faces breaking and entering and grand larceny charges after allegedly stealing 35000 dollars of scratch-off tickets from the West Virginia Lottery booth at the State Fair of West Virginia. Police say he hid the tickets in a trash can then fled when confronted by food service workers and is held on a 5000 dollar bond at Southern Regional Jail.
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Fairlea
Greenbrier County
West Virginia
Cody Arbuckle
Maxwelton
Arbuckle
Food Service
Fairgrounds
Southern Regional
Stabbing suspect arrest follows malicious wounding in Coalwood
Virginia State Police and McDowell County officers responded to a 10 59 p m call reporting a malicious wounding in Coalwood. Kevin Ross suffered multiple knife wounds to the torso and limbs with extensive bleeding. Suspect Jones fled the residence but was tracked to Rick L Jones’s Frog Level home and captured early Saturday. Ross received initial care at Welch Community Hospital and was later transferred to Charleston Area Medical Center. Investigators say motive is not yet determined.
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Virginia
McDowell County
Coalwood
Justus
Dunn
Kevin Ross
Jones
Rick L. Jones
Frog Level
Rick
L. Jones
Res Dence
Ron Blevins
R. Jones
McDowell County Sheriff’s Office
McDowell County Ems
EPA critics decry greenhouse rules as costly gamble on jobs
EPA administrator Gina McCarthy faces opposition as critics call proposed greenhouse gas rules for new coal plants unachievable and harmful to energy prices and employment. The message claims the rules would force a future energy tax and hinder coal use, while 5,200 to 6,000 letters urge EPA opposition. Local coal supporters say miners feel victimized amid economic strain and empty rail yards while Washington shows little respect for the industry.
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Gina McCarthy
EPA
Sandy Davidson
Coal Association
Washington
West Virginia concealed carry permits rise amid national debate
West Virginia see a five year jump in concealed carry permits from 2009 to 2013 led by Kanawha and several rural counties. Officials cite crime concerns and national gun law talk as drivers while stressing permit holders are law abiding. State police note more women taking classes and emphasize safety, training, and castle doctrine understanding.
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West Virginia
D.W Miller
Princeton
Miller
Obama
House of Delegates
Senate
Danny Jones
Charleston
Kanawha County
Upshur
Braxton
Harrison
Lewis
Monongalia
Pocahontas
Putnam
Michael Baylous
Baylous
Crime Prevention Research Center
John Lott
West
State Attorney General's Office
Cpl
J.C. Long
Long
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Raney
Central
Appalachian
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Bottonline
Kris Wise Maramba
West Virginia Press Association
Greg Jordan
East Main Street
Wal-Mart
Oak Hill
Gayle
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