Watkins gets maximum sentence in fatal hit and run
Mercer County man Gary Wayne Watkins 46 pleaded guilty November 25 to leaving the scene of an accident causing death. Circuit Court Judge William Sadler imposed a determinate three year term to run with existing 1-5 year marijuana distribution sentences, potentially reduced to 18 months for good behavior. The Jan 23 crash near Bluewell killed Debra McConnell 52, who had pulled over after sideswiping a vehicle near Southview Mall. Watkins was arrested within two days.
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Mercer County
William Sadler
Gary Wayne Watkins
Bluefield
George Sitler
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Sitler
Bluewell
Debra McConnell
Bramwell
McConnell
Southview Mall
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Dr. Phil appearance in Bluefield air date moved to Dec 11
Dr. Phil McGraw filmed in Bluefield and Tazewell for a Toys for Tots segment will air on the Dr. Phil Show on December 11, not December 12 as previously announced. McGraw and wife Robin joined local events at Wade Center and Clinch Valley, aiding Toys for Toys in Mercer McDowell Tazewell Monroe and Summers counties.
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Luefield
Dr. Phil McGraw
Bluefield
Tazewell
Dr. Phil
Mark Henne
McGraw
Robin
Wade Center
Clinch Valley
Henne
Toys For Toys
Mercer
McDowell
Monroe
Summers
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
County schools renovation plan advances to financing discussion
Lawson said an engineering firm will begin an immediate examination of the county schools. The school board will prioritize the findings and forward them to the Board of Supervisors for approval. Then financing procedures for the projects will be determined. The board and supervisors have been working for months on the renovations plan.
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Board of Supervisors
Lawson
Crash slows I-77 traffic near Wake Forest area
The crash on I-77 southbound near Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem led to about 20 minutes of full closure while wreckage was cleared. No injuries were reported from the motor home incident. Investigators worked to reconstruct the crash as traffic was reduced to a single lane. Conroy had no update on the boy’s condition.
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Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center
Winston-Salem
Conroy
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Four hospitalized after car and fire truck crash in Tazewell
In Tazewell County on Route 16 in the Stoney Ridge community, a 1994 Chevy S-10 diver came around a curve and struck a fire truck. Four people, two from the vehicle and two from the fire truck, were taken to area hospitals. The driver received a reckless driving citation. Med-Flight was unable to land due to weather. Further details were not available.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Stoney Ridge
Lonnie Howington
Howington
Adam Crouse
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
McDowell County family loses everything in weekend fire
A War McDowell County family escaped injury but lost all possessions when a weekend fire gutted their home. The fire occurred Saturday morning as two small children and relatives fled with help from the War Mayor and local fire departments. Red Cross aid was arranged for temporary housing. Further details were unavailable. Charles Owens at
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McDowell County
War
Tom Hatcher
Ily
Hatcher
Red Cross
War Volunteer Fire Department
Razing of historic brownstone may start Wednesday
West Virginia officials said the demolition of the 1895 People's Bank Building, the city's oldest brownstone south of Charleston, could begin as early as Wednesday. Code official Gerald Steele noted estimates are being accepted and the process will take several days to complete to ensure street safety.
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Luefield
Gerald Steele
Charleston
Steele
Oldest Brownstone Bank Building Set for Demolition
City officials decided last week to demolish the historic structure after learning repair costs could top $200,000 for the collapsed section and stabilization might reach $500,000. Authorities said demolition could occur as early as Wednesday as they expedite procedural steps.
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Cardiac season fuels Cavaliers and Hokies bowl buzz
Virginia fans anticipate a Florida trip as Virginia and West Virginia chase top-tier bowls after a 9 3 season with five one or two-point wins setting a national record. Virginia Tech, 11 2, clinched the ACC title with a 30 16 win over Boston College and eyes the Orange Bowl in a run of 15 straight bowl appearances.
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Virginia
West Virginia
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Morgantown
Mountaineers
Mountaineer
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Hokies
Don Dunford
Tazewell
Virginia Tech
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Suspect in kidnapping kept on home confinement in Mercer case
Arvel M. Blevins III, 39, of the Princeton area, faces kidnapping and violation of a protective order charges after an Oct. 29 incident. Judge William Sadler set bond at 50,000 with 10 percent payment due and ordered tracking via GPS. Blevins will remain under home confinement pending further proceedings and awaits device installation in three to four days.
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Arvel M. Blevins III
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Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Blevins
Circuit Court
William Sadler
Sadler
George Sitler
Sitler
Southern Regional
Beckley
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