Wythe teen-ager in murder trial continues
Jordan Newberry, 17, tried as an adult for first degree murder, is accused of stabbing his father to death and wounding his mother on October 24, 2001. Officers found Ronnie Wayne Newberry, 33, dead from stab injuries at a West Washington Street home. Shelby Newberry received serious wrist lacerations and was treated and released.
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Wythe
Atheville
Wythe County
Jordan Newberry
Commonwealth
Keith Blankenship
Newberry
Mike Sobey
Wytheville Police Department
West Washington Street
Ronnie Wayne Newberry
Cpt
R.W. Arnold
Arnold
Shelby Newberry
Wythe County Community Hospital
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Fire Officials Probe Bluewell Manor Blaze Ten Days On
Bluewell fire chief says investigators, including the state fire marshal, continue to determine the cause of the August 13 fire that destroyed much of the vacant Bluewell Manor Apartments. The blaze, which began around 9 p.m., prompted back to back calls to extinguish hot spots and raised questions about the future of the property owned by New Tech Housing Services.
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Bluewell
Bluewell Manor
Buddy Warden
Bluewell Fire Department
Warden
Joseph Cozart
New Tech Housing Services
Columbus
Ohio
Noah Richmond
Cozart
Let Freedom Ring Patriot Event Planned at Bowen Field
Community leaders organize a Sept. 11 tribute at Bowen Field titled Let Freedom Ring. The program features a large volunteer band, musical tributes, and a fireworks display to honor emergency responders military personnel and law enforcement. The Daily Telegraph backs the event with Bluefield State College and local volunteers. A planning meeting is set for Aug. 27 at Bowen Field.
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Bluefield
U.S
Bowen Field
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield State College
Bluefield College
Tom Colley
Colley
Bluefield High School
Mel Saunders
Saunders
BHS
East River Mountain Town Band
Jim Nelson
BSC
Gary Adkisson
Back-to-School Buzz at Richlands and Graham Highs
Students and staff express excitement as classes resume. Principal Karen Webb notes a smooth day apart from locker combination hiccups and heat. Assistant Principal Todd Baker reports 50 to 100 schedule changes and an early 1:40 p.m. dismissal while air conditioning remains a nonissue in the district.
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Truman
Richlands High School
Karen Webb
Graham High School
Todd Baker
Baker
USDA funds upgrade projects in Green Valley Glenwood and Monroe County
The USDA reports green light for several water and wastewater projects. Green Valley Glenwood Public Service District will get a 950000 wastewater loan package to improve its treatment facility and extend sewer service with a 40 year loan at 4.5 percent. In Monroe County Red Sulfur PSD gets 3 million for upgrades and service extensions with 1026000 as a loan and 1974000 as a grant, again 40 year term at 4.5 percent. Gap Mills PSD receives 1160000 for water system improvements and service expansion, with 360000 loan and 800000 grant, 40 year repayment at 4.5 percent.
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USDA
Green Valley
Glenwood
PSD
Lindside
Coulters Chapel
Gap Mills Public
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