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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 08, 2001
Page
1
A concert featuring renowned jazz artists was staged to aid victims, attracting a diverse audience and support from local sponsors. The event highlighted community solidarity and entertainment in response to the tragedy.
The annual American Legion Riley-West Post 9 Christmas party will be held Thursday December 13 at the Herb Sims Youth Center. Reservations are required by Sunday and can be made by calling 325-7403.
Mercer County Circuit Court jurors found Barry White, 32, guilty on 105 counts of first degree sexual assault and or sexual abuse by a custodian. He faces potentially life in prison with up to 1,200 years if sentences run consecutively. The trial alleged he abused four stepchildren and coerced them into incestuous acts, with younger siblings witnessing repeated acts.
The Matthew French Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution presented a blue and gold flag to Tony Whitlow, founder of the Those Who Served War Museum, in Princeton. Marguerite Miller spoke for DAR as veterans were honored on the 60th anniversary of World War II. Several DAR members and attendees stood with Whitlow during the ceremony in the Memorial Building’s museum.
Tazewell Va based School Board reviews a Virginia Department of Education draft facilities plan proposing seven school closures. Superintendent Don Hodock notes the document is a draft work in progress and the board may accept all or none of the recommendations.
The plan recommends closing Pocahontas High School and six elementary or intermediate schools, constructing three new campuses, renovating several facilities, and moving the central office to North Tazewell Elementary. The final version is due in January.
The FDIC filed a 100 million counterclaim in Bluefield federal court accusing Coast Partners, a California stock brokerage, and partners Richard Sleight and Daniel M Melgar Sr., of aiding Keystone management in high risk loan securitization at First National Bank of Keystone from 1993 to 1998. The suit targets 12 of 19 securitizations prior to failure.
Bluefield residents donated 165 to the Community Christmas Tree fund spearheaded by the Bluefield Daily Telegraph. The drive aims to raise 12 000 to meet this year’s goal, with signups and donations via mail to Community Christmas Tree fund at Bluefield WV 24701.
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