Mercer County Sheriff Adds Two Deputies in Week
Sheriff Donald Hare announced the hiring of Wesley Johnny Francisco of Bluefield and the reinstatement of Rick Lambert of Princeton, both to bolster experienced manpower. Lambert, a former officer who runs a county security patrol, is trained and well regarded locally. Rumors say Sammy Barker, a former Princeton patrolman, seeks reinstatement. The Antoine Hickman murder trial in Mercer County Circuit Court proceeds slowly, drawing expectations of crowds but less excitement than anticipated.
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Donald Hare
Wesley Johnny Francisco
Bluefield
Rick Lambert
Princeton
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Sheriff's Department
Police Academy
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Antoine Hickman
Charleston
Mountain
Mercer County notes mix of trials schools and concerts
Mercer County notebook highlights sparse crowds at the Hickman murder trial after two days of jury selection and seven days of testimony. Courthouse disruptions persisted as judges juggle schedules amid change-of-venue cases and December pretrial conferences. Nearby, high school groups attend sessions, while Princeton hosts a community chorus open house with children’s and adult choirs. An audit of Gateway Regional Transit Authority’s funds reports no major issues, with GRTA officials praising the thorough audit process. November passenger income totaled 6143.48 dollars, up from last year, with annual income at 30127.91 dollars.
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Bluefield High Schools
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Alexis Dennis
Mercer County Humane Society
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Joe Barron
Mercer Mall Merchants Association
Victor
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Daily Telegraph
Gateway Regional Transit Authority
Urban Mass Transit Authority
Joe Walker
GRTA
Fink
Walker
Gateway
Ed Spurgeon
Charleston
Penix and Smith
Area Officials oppose WV education standards proposal
Mercer County educators argued that new state education standards would erode local control and shift oversight from school boards to the state. They voiced concerns about a planned county accreditation system, potential state aid cuts, and the need for clear standards that avoid value judgments.
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Jim Gilreath
Daily Telegraph
Princeton — Area
West Virginia
Hughes
Mercer County School System
State Department of Education
Beckley
Lincoln County
Mercer County
Bluefield Board Approves Local Building Permits
The Bluefield Board of Directors approved remodeling for First Church of Nazarene at 1400 Stadium Dr to create a day care center with a cost of 12000 dollars. Bing Suddeth was authorized to install siding on a Sunrise Dr dwelling for 2800 dollars.
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