Tazewell Schools Closed Until January 3 2011
Tazewell County, Virginia, will keep schools closed through the week after a forecasted snowstorm. Superintendent Dr. Brenda Lawson cites treacherous secondary roads and aims to safely resume classes on January 3, with plans to support students during the holiday period and adjust Christmas activities.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Brenda Lawson
Lawson
Virginia troopers plan weekend DUI blitz across Southwest
Virginia State Police announce an all-out weekend operation targeting impaired drivers with maximum patrol presence and sobriety checkpoints across Southwest Virginia. Troopers urge designated driving and cooperation with local authorities to reduce holiday related alcohol and drug impairments.
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Tazewell
Virginia State Police
Lowe
Virginia
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Officials probe fatal Tazewell County fire
Investigators continue to search for the cause of a deadly fire on Saw Mill Road near Cedar Bluff Virginia An elderly man died in the blaze and two other family members escaped The victim's identity was not released pending further findings Officials described the inquiry as active and not yet suspicious Richlands Fire Department responded to the gutted structure Further details remain unavailable from investigators
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Edar Bluff
Tazewell County
Saw Mill Road
Cedar Bluff
Steve Lowe
Virginia State Police
Lowe
Richlands
Former Mercer County counselor Bowyer waives hearing
Brett Bowyer, 31, of Princeton, a former Mercer County school counselor, waived his preliminary hearing on 20 felony charges tied to trafficking child pornography. The case moves to the Mercer County Grand Jury after a September raid produced computers and cameras. Bowyer remains free on bond and his employment has been terminated. Police urge tips to state police or cybertipline.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Brett David Bowyer
James Dent
Bowyer
Mercer County Grand Jury
West Virginia State Police
West Virginia
Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force
Bond
Deborah Akers
National Center For Missing and Exploited Children
Cybertipline.com
Tax bill faces partisan clash over costs and extensions
House Democrats argued the plan would shave 23 billion dollars from the bill and worsen deficits while extending Bush era tax cuts for two years. The measure would cut 2011 Social Security taxes, renew jobless benefits, and include energy tax provisions. It aims to help millions amid 9.8 percent unemployment, with estates up to 5 million tax free and 35 percent beyond.
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House Democrats
Chris van Hollen
D-Md
Congress
George W. Bush
Obama
Senate
Mitch McConnell
Kentucky
McConnell
Jim DeMint
R-S.c
Tom Coburn
R-Okla
House
Rank and File
David Wu
Oregon Democrat
White House
Bluefield Police Aid Salvation Army Angel Tree Drive
Bluefield police and FOP Lodge 80 partner with the Salvation Army for the 14th year to fund and deliver Christmas gifts to area children. Officers say relying on letter donations yields 100 percent to the kids, avoiding solicitor fees, and enhance community goodwill.
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G.W. Lightfoot
Cpl
J.T. Brooks
Bluefield
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