Deputy shot in line of duty returns home
A Tazewell County deputy shot last week in North Tazewell is out of the hospital and recovering at home, Sheriff Joe Johnson said. Deputy John Ferrell was struck in the left thigh when a suspect fired as Ferrell approached a parked pickup near Lake Witten. The gunman, described as a male in his mid 20s, about 6 feet 2 inches tall and 250 to 260 pounds, remains at large with a composite crime suspect sketch released. The shooting occurred off State Route 1310 about five miles from Goose Creek Estates.
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Prowl and Assault Reports Mark Daily Blotter
Prowler reported at 1 19 a.m. in Glenwood with banging noises at a back door. Bluewell resident says suspect threatened her with a baseball bat after a washing machine was pushed off a porch. James Franklin Thompson 28 of Lashmeet arrested for domestic battery. Two Princeton area juveniles net for break in at Our Place in Lashmeet. cash register tampered. one juvenile intoxicated. Four men beat a Mercer County man after a minor crash on Asphalt Road near Princeton. A Geo Metro on Hurricane Road cited for reckless driving near children. A window broken at Pinehill Mobile Home Park, cost 100 dollars.
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Shagan’s Arrival Sparks Change at Grundy High School
Grundy High welcomed the first African American student, Shagan Rubin, and his sister in the 1997-98 year. Neighbors, teammates, and teachers embraced the family, with principal Carol Branham noting the community’s openness. Shagan recalls realizing he was making history after a few days.
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Welfare trends and rising food aid in Bluefield area
Unemployment shifts in Mercer Nicholas Wood Tyler Wetzel Pocahontas Greenbrier Monroe counties show mixed changes. Bluefield Union Mission reports a 40 percent jump in food distributions, from 130 to 210 bags monthly, plus lunches rising to 1300 monthly. Salvation Army and local agencies note increased clothing and food requests, with some families cut from food stamps. Del. Douglas calls for tracking welfare exits to prevent an underclass.
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City man faces revocation hearing in Federal Court
Craig Campbell a 24 year old Kingston Jamaica native residing on Frederick Street was arrested Friday at New York Fashions on Federal Street Bluefield and detained at the Southern Regional Jail in Beckley. Federal authorities searched Bluefield and Northfork New York Fashion stores seizing merchandise. U S Attorney John File said Campbell was taken into custody Friday with a supervised release revocation hearing set for 10:30 a m before Magistrate Judge Mary Feinberg. Campbell has prior Bluefield Police Department arrest records and a drug conviction per the detective bureau.
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Community activities calendar for Princeton and Bluefield
Around town events list meetings at the Senior Center Princeton Trinity United Methodist Church and Bluefield Inn area. Blood drive at First Baptist Welch. Business After Hours with live band The High Tones at Holiday Inn Bluefield. Bluewell Picnic at Pinnacle Rock Shelter includes hot dog supper and music by Cecil Surratt. Call contacts Lava Staton or Margaret Shires for details.
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Pain May Be Eliminated for Millions Special
A new topical analgesic product Arthur Stiss marketed by Stellar Health Products claims to relieve pain from arthritis bursitis rheumatism back aches and bruises. The cream and roll on liquid are available without prescription and promise a money back guarantee if not effective.
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