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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 15, 2001
Page
1
A local court has scheduled a date for a corrections officer case. In related news, a regional program promoting drug free communities received a $100,000 boost. A local man pleaded guilty in a first degree murder case.
The Town of Pocahontas hosts its annual Christmas In Our Town parade featuring local groups and festive floats. Community organizations participate to celebrate the season with decorative displays along Main Street.
Washington AP Gen. Tommy Franks said Afghan tribal forces seized al Qaida fighters in the Tora Bora region during pitched battles. He estimated 300 to 1,000 al Qaida may remain and warned bin Laden could still be in the area or may have escaped. Prisoners would be screened by U S forces.
Graham Middle School and Food City in Bluefield Va teamed up to collect over 7000 cans in a single day. The cans were delivered to the Bluefield Union Mission to be distributed on Christmas morning. Food City official Donnie Meadows praised student effort and community help.
Bluefield Industrial Park celebrated the ribbon cutting for D.S. Parts and Blizzards Fabrication, ending a 20 month effort that will create 200 jobs. State offered 350000 construction aid while Bluefield area provided water access to a 50000 square foot facility.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Tony Giorno stated the government will pursue death penalty trials for Samuel Stephen Ealy and Walter Lesight Church in Pocahontas Virginia. He noted the defense was successful on Title 18 charges, but remains confident on Chapter 21 counts.
Community Christmas Tree contributions totaled 50 dollars on Friday toward a 12,000 dollar target. Organizers set 5,774 more to raise for the toy shopping spree at Kmart and the Dec 22 city auditorium party. A shopper team gathered at the Daily Telegraph to plan the Tuesday outing for needy children.
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