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Bluefield Daily Telegraph

Location

Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 02, 2015

Page

7

Precipitation Totals Reported for Periods in 2014 and 2015

The data shows precipitation figures for November 1 2015 and December 2 2014 with 0.00 inches in the last 30 days, 2.37 inches year to date, and 29.32 inches total rainfall.

Status hearing for local man accused of child crimes

James Lee Gillenwater a 42 year old Princeton man faced a status hearing in Mercer County Circuit Court on eight counts of sexual abuse by a custodian seven counts of first degree sexual assault and one count of first sexual abuse. The case involves a female child in his custody with alleged abuse beginning when she was five. A suppression hearing was set for December 22 and juror questionnaire matters were discussed. Gillenwater remains jailed at Southern Regional.

Princeton Mercer County James Lee Gillenwater M.D. Clemons West Virginia Crimes Against Children Gillenwater Clemons Freinge Circuit Court Derek Swope Mercer County Circuit Clerk’s Office Beaver

Memorials and Donations Reported in Community Booklet

The list records donations and in memory tributes totaling 675.00 today with prior sums. names include Harold Presley Peggy Clark Sam Royall Chris Elmore Rachel Jane Phiegar Ellen Story Mary Heltzel Powell Bowen Archer Gene Malone Madhu Chopra John Banco and anonymous gifts. overall total to date reaches 4,787.00.

Harold Presley Peggy Clark Joan Doughton Sam Royall Chris Elmore Rachel Royall Jane Phiegar Ellen Story Mary Gray Heltzel Powell Royall Bowen Royall Archer Royall Gene Malone Madhu Chopra Raj Chopra John Banco Banco

Deadlocked Jury Faces Mistrial Motion at Stage

Lead defense attorney Bill Taylor objected to a jury instruction amid a hung jury arguing it should not be given. The judge said the situation favors the instruction now. Taylor again moved for mistrial and objected to the Allen charge noting language about minority and majority opinions. The note cited time and resources for a new trial but the judge refused. Berger said the jury still seems to want to decide.

Bill Taylor Taylor S Ee Allen Berger

Fan Star Wars Films Tease The Force Ahead Of New Movie

An AP piece catalogs humorous and ambitious fan films tied to Star Wars The Force Awakens. It notes fan creators splice teaser hints into themes, use low budget effects, and deliver entertaining tributes while Disney backs the fan film culture.

OS Angeles Disney Empire Lucasfilm John Kylo Ren U.S Dwight D. Eisenhower Bit

Withdrawal bid on Hicks case delays trial

The court allowed the withdrawal of Hicks plea in a sex abuse case involving a minor. Proceedings address mental status evaluation, competency, and possible new trial date as prosecutors and defense clash over charges including first degree sexual incident and family mistreatment.

Aboulhosa Adams

Coal Bust Strains West Virginia in Central Appalachia

Central Appalachia confronts a long decline as coal jobs vanish and regional poverty grows. West Virginia officials, entrepreneurs, and residents seek new economic paths through clinics, markets, and Coalfield Development projects to revive communities and diversify beyond coal. The shift mirrors broader national labor trends while global coal competition and cleaner energy aims reshape the industry.

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