Bank Robbery Suspects arraigned in Wyoming County
Kenneth Davis and Harry Cole were arraigned on bank robbery, attempted murder and wanton endangerment charges after allegedly robbing Oceana Bank and firing on officers. Bond set at 500000 each. federal charges pending. Davis captured 35 minutes after pursuit. Cole found under leaves after a two hour manhunt aided by dogs and a helicopter. Deputy Hatfield suffered a heart attack but remained stable in CAMC critical care.
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Pineville
Oceana
Kenneth Wayne Davis
Harper
Harry Gordon Cole
Mississippi
Wyoming County
Wilburn Bolt
Davis
Cole
Southern
Bluefield
Beckley
Charleston
Oceana First Century Bank
Wyoming County Sheriff's Department
State
Oceana Police Department
Coal Mountain
Eddie Hatfield
Charleston Area
Snow likely in Virginia high elevations. roads slick
Weather continued from A-1 with a wreck and two other accidents. Mercer County crews with the state Department of Highways treated roadways all morning while trucks laid down salt and abrasives. Supplies of salt and materials are good. Virginia road crews expect up to six inches of snow in higher elevations of southwestern Virginia with Friday’s slick secondary roads in Tazewell, Bland, and Buchanan counties posing hazards.
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Mercer County
Kessler
Virginia
Tazewell
Bland
Buchanan
Bankruptcy surge hits West Virginia and nation wide
Nationally one in 75 households filed for bankruptcy. In West Virginia the Bluefield Division covering Mercer, Monroe, McDowell and Summers counties shows a 37 percent rise with 410 filings this year versus 299 by November 30, 1996. The Southern District of West Virginia reports 4,644 total filings with 4,341 Chapter 7, 26 Chapter 11, and 277 Chapter 13.
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West Virginia
Charleston
Bluefield
Mercer
Monroe
McDowell
Summers
Princeton
Jay Barringer
Daily Record Police Blotters
Multiple local incidents reported including accidents on Bluefield Avenue and Preston Avenue with injuries and police investigations. Break in on Delaware Street, unwanted person on Third Street, recovered gun at Highlander, stolen bike on Rogers Street, and a domestic dispute on Wilson Street. Additional noise disturbance on Park Street and requests for officers in Edgewood Area. Officer investigations noted for each event.
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Bluefield Avenue
Moore's
J.M. Williams
Delaware Street
G.A. Ruth
Third Street
G.W. Lightfoot
The
Highlander
Offier
G.A. Haynes
McDonald’s
H.L. Harmon
Rogers Street
Cer
A.B. Palmer
East River Mountain
D.A. Pennington
Wilson Street
Park Street
Preston Avenue
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Bluefield
Wrecks block Route 20 traffic near Grandfather Hollow
Athens Road traffic stalled for about an hour as two wrecks were cleared. No injuries reported. William Davis Jr. of Princeton, 29, faced DUI charges after his 1996 Ford left the road and a Mercer County Schools bus struck his truck. no children aboard. Units from Athens Volunteer Fire Department Princeton Rescue Squad and Appalachian OH-9 responded. traffic rerouted until 10:30 a.m.
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Athens
Athens Road
Grandfather Hollow
William Steve Davis Jr
Princeton
D.B. Rogers
Mercer County
Caroline Ann Ellis
Lerena
Davis
Rogers
Athens Volunteer Fire Department
Princeton Rescue Squad
Appalachian Oh-9
Robbery Driver Fleeing North On Route 52
Deputy Isaiah Dodson described a pre planned armed robbery as a vehicle rammed his cruiser on U S Route 52 near Switchback. The victim owns A A Nightspot in Northfork and the suspect vehicle with an Ohio tag fled north toward another state, possibly into Virginia.
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Isaiah Dodson
Dodson
U.S. Route 52
A&a
Northfork
Virginia
Bishop
Ohio
Spaghetti Supper and Chamber Events in Bluefield Area
From 4 to 7 p m Citizens Against the High Voltage Power Line hosts a spaghetti supper at Concord United Methodist Church Athens with adults 5 children 2 50. On Monday December 8 the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce holds its annual installation banquet at Bluefield Country Club social at 6 p m dinner 6 45 p m reservations 327 7184. Wednesday December 10 Marshall University President James W Gilley addresses the Chamber breakfast at Holiday Inn Bluefield Admission 7 per person reservations 327 7184.
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Citizens Against the
Concord United Methodist Church
Athens
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield Country Club
Chamber
Marshall University
James W. Gilley
Greater Bluefield
Ada Resident Decorates State Tree for Charleston Ceremony
Betty J Underwood of Ada helped adorn the 38-foot blue spruce in the Capitol rotunda with crocheted ornaments. Gov. Underwood sent thanks and invited her to the Joyful Nights tree-lighting in Charleston. The event featured tours, Cultural Center activities, and a Santa visit starting at 6 p.m.
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Bluefield
Betty J. Underwood
Ada
Capitol Rotunda
Charleston
Santa Claus
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Daily Record
South College
Terry Sarver
Edgewood
Martha Shewey
J.C. Miller
State Police
Samantha Perry
Daily Telegraph
Roller Floral
Fenton Glass
the Cats
Poinsettias
FTD
Walker Street
ELAN
Elar
SWIFT
RED Ryder
Tasco
Suazoco
Marlin
Little Buckaroo
CVA
NAVY
Rougla
Ger Us
EBOLT
Portin
Ince
Powe
Firebolt
Brick Street
SUN
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