Miller named chair of Senate Agriculture Committee
Senator Ronald Miller of Greenbrier and Mercer County roots was appointed chair of the Senate Agriculture Committee in a press release from Senate President Jeff Kessler. Miller, a Baptist minister and farmer, said he plans to move the committee to the front burner and aims to educate youth on food origins while expanding local farm production.
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Suspect waives hearing in two local robberies
BLUEFIELD Suspect Steve Barnette 38 of Bluetredd waived the preliminary hearing time limit for a pair of first degree armed robberies. He was arrested November 29 and held at the Southern Regional Jail in Beaver. The incidents occurred at Gulf Express and Subway along East Cumberland Road. A new date will be scheduled for his appearance before Magistrate Charles Poetar.
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New trial date set in murder case
A new trial date was set for January 31, 2012, in Mercer County Circuit Court for Jackson charged with first degree murder in the death of Ivka Groad. The defendant appeared by video link before Judge William Solder, with a pretrial motions hearing scheduled for January 20, 2012. Jackson is held without bond at the Southern Regional Jail.
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Kyle Hurt Wins 2011 Robert F Hamilton Award
Kyle Hurt receives the 2011 Robert F Hamilton Award at the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce dinner. Hart is lauded for 22 years of service, including leadership of the Mountain Festival and volunteer work with MEFCOR Inc and MEFCOR Outdoors. Brady praises Hart’s community impact and notes his family aided in attendance.
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Police blotter highlights December incidents and accidents
Unwanted person at Hot Stop on Bland Street advised to leave at 10 21 a m. A vehicle crash in front of McDonald’s on Bluefield Avenue at 12 01 p m. one vehicle towed and report filed. Multiple Blands Street, Altamont Street and Jefferson Street incidents include mail theft, disputes, assault report pending, minor vehicle damage with no police report, and insurance exchanges.
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Woman gets 6 years for visa scam in Memphis
A Vitedita Woman, identified as Mary Ann Smith of Richmond, was sentenced to six years in prison after pleading guilty to one count of mail fraud. Prosecutors say she charged about $3000 from Memphis residents, promising student visas leading to legal permanent resident status. Investigators found the arrangements began with contracts to sponsor relatives, later raising suspicions. The case centers on a federal visa broker operation run from her Richmond business. The sentence reflects federal fraud charges tied to student visa schemes.
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Manchin touts work ethic during Bluefield chamber dinner speech
Senator Manchin told a Bluefield audience that hard work, family roots, and bipartisan process are needed to steer the nation from a partisan quagmire. He cited his Farmington upbringing and grandfather’s guidance, noted praise from labor groups during his Senate run, and warned both Tea Party and Occupy factions to support change. Greg Carter hosted, Tom Moses and WVVA provided coverage, with a chamber year recap shown.
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