December 11 2007 local news brief
A brief item from bdtonline.com dated Tuesday December 11 2007 outlines regional happenings with focus on community events and public notices. The report highlights local developments, civic actions, and scheduled meetings affecting residents.
Colorado Springs gunman killed by armed church staffer
Colorado Springs Police Chief Richard Myers lauds a New Life Church security staff member who killed a gunman after he opened fire on parishioners, leaving two dead and three wounded as a staffer likely saved many lives amid a cloudy, cooler day with a slight chance of rain.
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Colorado Springs
Richard Myers
New Life Church
New York Liquor Auction Sells Rare Whisky and Spirits
New York bid records fall as Christie's conducts the first post Prohibition liquor auction. An 81 year old Macallan scotch from 1926 sold for forty five thousand?. the top lot was 729 bottles of whiskey bringing one hundred two thousand dollars. The 100 lots total 304 thousand eight hundred dollars. Prohibition timeline noted and a 20 percent Christie's commission included.
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New York
Christie
Macallan
Scotland
New York State
Lottery results West Virginia and Virginia draws
West Virginia Daily 3 shows 0 7 0 and Daily 4 9 8 6 6. Virginia Pick 3 0 2 7 and Pick 4 8 6 1 0. No further context provided on drawings or dates.
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West Virginia
Virginia
Delivery questions for paper delivery line contact
Questions about delivery should call the Telegraph delivery line at 304 327 2802 between 7 am and 12 pm seven days a week and call by noon to ensure timely delivery within the limited delivery area.
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Telegraph
Vick Sentenced in Dogfighting Case Over Truthfulness
Michael Vick received a prison term up to 23 months for leading a dogfighting operation and was penalized for false statements about killing pit bulls. Judge Hudson cited his lack of full acceptance of responsibility despite surrender, apology, and training.
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Richmond
Michael Vick
NFL
Vick
U.S
Henry E. Hudson
Hudson
70 Degrees in December Defies Old Man Winter
Forecasters warn of a highly active weather pattern as mid December warmth grips the region. Temperatures near or above record highs left residents surprised and snow gear idle. An unrelated scene shows eight year old Nathan Nichols walking home with his grandfather on a rainy afternoon.
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Rinceton
Santa Claus
Nathan Nichols
Leonard Nester
McDowell man dies in stabbing at Montgomery club
Cory Dean Allison 28 of Welch died after being stabbed multiple times outside Attitudes Bar and Cafe in Blacksburg near Montgomery County. Eugene Leftwich 25 of Radford was charged with murder as the fight drew in bystanders. officials pursue further charges as the investigation continues. Both men were not Virginia Tech students. A Montgomery County hearing is planned for Leftwich.
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Blacksburg
McDowell County
Montgomery County
Cory Dean Allison
Welch
Bruce Bradbery
Leftwich
Bradbery
Allison
Bradbey
Virginia Tech
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Community Christmas Tree Fund Boosts Drive in Bluefield
The Telegraph sponsored fund for local children receiving gifts and treats rose by over $2,000 Monday but remains well short of the $27,500 target. Nearly 600 children are registered. gifts include toys, books, gloves, a toboggan, socks, fruit, and candy. The aid will be distributed at a December 21 Bluefield Auditorium party with Santa arriving at 12:30 p.m.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Daily
Bluefield Auditorium
Santa Claus
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