Drake receives two consecutive life sentences in family murder
James W. Drake, 21, Athens, was sentenced in Mercer County Circuit Court to two consecutive life terms for the murder of his father Carl Drake, 52, and mother Mildred Drake, 45, plus 2 to 10 years for wounding his sister Lisa. The March 17 1997 killings occurred as the family slept and Drake used a high powered rifle. He pleaded guilty to first degree murder with mercy on July 28. The court noted the tragedy of four loving siblings and a father who coached local sports.
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Enrollment rise frees three new teachers in Tazewell schools
In Tazewell County Virginia enrollment rose from under 7,700 at the start of 1997-98 to 7,826 by Friday, enabling three more teachers to enter Graham Intermediate Raven and North Tazewell elementary. Superintendent Woodrow Mullins called the increase the best news in a while as it brings extra state aid to ease fifth grade overcrowding.
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Speed limits rise to 70 on I 77 and 65 on US 460
Labor Day crackdown aims to curb DUI and moving violations with increased patrols. West Virginia State Police Sgt. T H Johnson notes DUI indicators like erratic driving and lane drift as speed limits rise from 55 to 65 on US 460 and 65 to 70 on I 77, with deputies from Mercer County and Sheriff Harold Buckner redirecting resources to outlying roads for a safer holiday weekend.
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Proper handling of food helps keep picnic safe
Arlington shoppers show casual attitudes toward food safety as Labor Day cookouts approach. Government experts urge calm and practical steps to prevent contamination. FDA food safety chief Janice Oliver echoes practical guidance and mom’s wisdom on keeping hot foods safe.
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Tech attracts students with online application
Washington AP report notes Mark Garneau an 18 year old from Closter New Jersey uses the Internet daily for college search. Virginia Tech features the most detailed Web page and an online application form. He can apply without leaving his home or using a typewriter, a practice still common elsewhere.
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Dancing Outlaw Jesco White Supposes Elvis Home Fire Arson
Jesco White known as The Dancing Outlaw suspects arson in the fire that destroyed his One County home and Elvis memorabilia. He laments losing nearly all his collection while noting one Elvis record survived amid the ashes. White rose to fame after the Dancing Outlaw documentary.
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