Trial opens in Kanawha over fatal bar fight
In Charleston a Kanawha County jury hears the first degree murder case of Josh Small over the Aug 1994 killing of Richard Donley outside Dr. T's Lounge in Princeton. The defense claims Small was framed and contends the incident was a drunken brawl, not a planned murder, with two co defendants involved.
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Richard Lee Donley
Mona Josh Small
Donley
Princeton
Dr. T’s
Small
Danley
Harry Lee Dailey
Bluefield
Michael Hodges
Kanawha County
Mercer County
Deborah Garton
Dailey
Hodges
Green Valley
Boot Scoot
Garton
Josh Small
Rick Donley
Mr. Donley
David Smith
Rich Donley
Smith
Redneck
Chase Manhattan Chemical Merge Creates Largest U.S. Bank
Tuesday Inside reports Chase Manhattan and Chemical merge to form the nation's biggest bank. The deal unites two longtime lenders, reshaping the industry's landscape and prompting market reactions across financial centers.
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Chemical
The
U.S
Princeton Police Warn Of Speeding In School Zones
Princeton police warn motorists to slow for school zones as classes resume. Police Chief C A Kassay notes fines are doubled and six points can be added for violations. A speeder was cited Monday as school per-session began.
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Princeton
C.A. Kassay
Kassay
Pisie
Weather forecast for today and tonight
Today will be mostly sunny and tonight mostly clear. Lows will range from the mid 50s to mid 60s across the area.
Water funds blocked for Baptist Valley project
Federal funding for a new water system in Baptist Valley will not be available this year and future funding is uncertain. The Rural Economic Development Commission cited anticipated large Congress cuts and nonavailability of funds despite high marks. The Tazewell County PSA proposed project has split board support and led to the resignation of Chair Ulysses Cundiff.
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Tazewell
Baptist Valley
Sally Hamer
Rural Economic Development Commission
RECD
Hamer
Congress
Tazewell County Public Service Authority
Ulysses Cundiff
Richmond
PSA
Jim Spencer
Heat Not A Major Problem On Mercer County School First Day
On the first day of school in Mercer County heat was managed with limited air conditioning in older buildings. Superintendent Dr. Deborah Akers said conditions were generally smooth and decisions for heat days would be made day by day, with early notices to radio stations. Principals reported classrooms mostly bearable despite high outside temperatures, with some rooms hotter on upper floors.
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Akers
Mercer
Luefield
Mercer County
Deborah Akers
Board of Education
Monroe Plans for Heat Days
The Monroe County Board of Education has adopted a plan for heat days with early dismissals on hot days and higher classroom temperatures in upstairs rooms. The policy triggers when outside temperatures reach mid to upper 80s, aiming to protect students and staff during extreme heat.
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Monroe County Board of Education
Poe Eyes Reestablishment of Community Policing in Bluefield
Bluefield seeks to reintroduce a cop on the beat style program with Police Chief Mike Poe leading the effort. The Housing Authority of Bluefield secured a HUD technical assistance grant up to 25000 to assess needs, develop recommendations, and train officers. Training began with a two day session at Tiffany Manor with all Bluefield officers and four Beckley officers participating.
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Bluefield
Mike Poe
Housing Authority of
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Office of
Pilot lighting restored at Mercer County Airport
Mercer County Airport control lighting is back on after FAA approval of the pilot controlled lighting frequency. Pilot Geiger and Airport Manager Gilley confirm the system works and discuss future Unicom upgrades and weather data services to aid pilots, noting night approach ceilings will stay at 300 feet unless the system is enhanced.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Mike Geiger
Federal Aviation Administration
Geiger
Daily Telegraph
FAA
John Gilley
Gilley
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