Holidays breed risks as theft and scams rise, officials warn
Bluefield area law enforcement urge vigilance during holiday shopping season. Burglaries and break ins rise as shoplifting and charity scams grow. Officers advise locking cars, concealing valuables, keeping purses secure, and avoiding sharing personal information over the phone. Avoid donations via phone. request mailed information.
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Bluefield
Cpl. D.M. Dillon
Dillon
Tazewell County
Dennis Lee
T.E. Ray
Lee
Lights spark many through Bluefield park display
Holiday of Lights at Bluefield City Park drew 480 cars Friday and more than 1 800 nonperishable food items. Organizers say the expense exceeded 40 000 dollars but praise the community impact as families like the Cline and Hylton groups enjoy the seasonal display. Ciccolini hopes to expand displays next year with more animated scenes. the lights run from Thanksgiving night to January 4.
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Ciccolini
Heather Hylton
Bramwell
Hylton
Alex Cline
Heather
Bluefield City Park
Attack on U.S. convoys near Samarra leaves dozens dead
In Samarra Iraq attackers using Fedayeen-style tactics hit two U.S. supply convoys on opposite roads. Fire from rooftops and mortars killed 46 Iraqis and wounded 18 with eight captured. U.S. losses include five soldiers and a civilian wounded. A second assault in Samarra wounded four attackers. Authorities note this as the fiercest attack since May.
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4Th Infantry Division
Fedayeen
U.S
Samarra
MacDonald
Ironhorse
Saddam
Baghdad
Bush
Iraq
Tikrit
Ohmoo Electric Co
Lee Kwang-jae
South Korea
Foreign Ministry
Prosecutors cite challenges in pursuing child sex abuse cases
Mercy County officials discuss the emotionally draining yet crucial work of prosecuting child sexual abuse. Prosecutors emphasize cooperation among agencies, public awareness, and tools like the Child Advocate Center to prevent cases from slipping through cracks. They credit long-term commitment and past officials for prosecutorial success.
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Lee
McDowell County
Sid Bell
Hubert F. Muncey
Muncey
Big Creek High School
Mercer County
Bill Sadler
Sadler
Department of Health and Human Resources
Child Advocate Center
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