Virginia State Police chief retires amid Charlottesville fallout
Virginia State Police Superintendent W Steven Flaherty announces retirement after 14 years in the post and 42 years with the agency, saying the move is unrelated to Charlottesville's Unite the Right rally. Lt. Col. Gary Settle to become the new superintendent as Shenandoah County native Craig Brown leaves Charlottesville. Deputy roles and additional leadership changes accompany the city’s broader post rally upheaval.
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Man gets 28 years in plot to behead blogger
An Everett man, David Wright, was sentenced to 28 years for leading an Islamic State inspired plot to behead conservative blogger Pamela Geller who organized a Prophet Muhammad cartoon contest. Wright apologized and said he sought attention online while prosecutors sought life. another defendant, Nicholas Rovinski, faces sentencing later.
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Community briefs and holiday notices for Bluefield area
Recovery group meets weekly on Thursdays at 6 p.m. at First Christian Church 2200 Bland Road with dinner and childcare. Appalachian NARFE Chapter 1584 Christmas program December 21 at 11 30 a m Mountaineer Bowling Lanes with guest Sam DePue. Congressional staff hours December 20 10 a m to 12 p m Bland County Courthouse Admin Office Room 200 612 Main St contact offices to confirm travel hours.
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