Family recalls son shot during police confrontation
Parents describe their son Allen Starling's fatal shooting outside his home on Luther Street after a police action. They recount delays, a back road detour, and being restrained by officers before the call to ambulance. Neighbors heard the gunfire and mourn a life marked by a motorcycle accident and a lengthy legal history. Police say officers acted appropriately while the family grieves at Maple View Church of Christ. 377 attended the funeral.
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Fred
Magnolia Street
Starlings
Starling
Luther Street
Tank Hill
Safe schools plan aims to keep violence out of Tazewell County
Superintendent Mullins, with school board director Steve Davis, outlines a proactive safety effort in Tazewell County. A spring safety audit reviewed buildings and doors while new policies under Project PASS promote visitor passes and student leadership reporting of rumors. The district seeks higher behavioral standards and may pilot PASS in rural divisions.
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Tazewell County
Mullins
Mullin
Steve Davis
Davis
Commonwealth
Clinton orders asset freeze in global anti terrorism drive
President Clinton announced a crackdown targeting Osama bin Laden and his network under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act. The move aims to identify and disrupt financing and support for terror groups, while urging international follow through and stressing a long battle ahead.
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bin Laden
U.S
America
Balkans
Middle East
Clinton
Islamic Jihad
Bin
Laden
Omagh bombing spurs cease-fire call by INLA
The Irish National Liberation Army declared a cease-fire amid revulsion over the Omagh car bombing that killed 28 people. The Real IRA said it had suspended its violent campaign. In Omagh, thousands observed a day of mourning with nationwide vigils. Leaders from Catholic and Protestant churches and Northern Ireland politicians attended the sombre ceremony.
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Omagh
Northern Ireland
Northern
Southern Ireland
Irish National Liberation Army
Ireland
Real Ira
Irish Republican Army
INLA
Belfast
Willie Gallagher
Uine
Gerry Adams
Martin McGuinness
IRA
Sinn Fein
David Trimble
Seamus Mallon
Route 460 trooper details daily patrols and rare pursuits
A Mercer County trooper describes routine duties from Route 460 toward the Virginia line. He notes domestic calls, speeding stops, and expired plates, plus the rarity of pursuits and the need for discretion. A 16-year-old on an ATV received a warning for unsafe riding and lacking safety gear, while paperwork and ongoing investigations fill the day.
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Route 460
Virginia Border
Kellysville Road
State Police
Locust Street
Mercer County 911
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Country Power Equipment & Buckstove
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