Long acquitted in Athens Stalking
Harvey Chad Long twenty one was found not guilty in Mercer County Circuit Court on burglary and stalking charges involving Hillary R. Keister a Concord College student from Athens. Keister testified of a 1994 relationship and alleged unwanted encounters in 1994. The 1995 break in and ransacked home led to a failed fingerprint match.
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Mercer County
Concord College
Harvey Chad Long
Hillary R. Keister
Athens
Keister
John Frazier
Long
Christiansburg
Norton
Concord
Keith Reed
Mercer County Sheriffs Department
Fire damages home on Route 112 in Oakvale
A trailer fire at Rene Harry’s residence on Route 112 in Oakvale damaged a living room and one bedroom with smoke and heat, reported around 7:30 a.m. by Lt. Oscar Booth. East River Volunteer Fire Department stood by to assist.
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Oakvale
Rene Harry
Oscar Booth
East River
NATO upbeat on Bosnia mission amid peace push
NATO commanders praised the start of the mission in Bosnia as American troops moved into Serb-held areas and removed checkpoints. A German soldier died during an exercise and a Croat civilian perished in a collision with a NATO vehicle, while U.S. forces prepare to bolster operations as Maj. Gen. Nash warned the peace burden rests with signers of the accord.
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Sarajevo
Bosnia-Herzegovina
NATO
U.S. Navy
Leighton Smith
Smith
Bosnia
William Nash
Tuzla
U.S
U.N
Bernard Janvier
White House and Congress Reach Deal on Whitewater Notes
After days of standoff, White House lawyers agree to surrender disputed Whitewater notes to investigators and halt confrontation with Congress. The agreement allows release to lawmakers and prosecutors while preserving Clinton's claim to privilege for other attorney conversations. Senate and House negotiators signaled progress, though two Republican chairmen who never sought the documents remained obstacles.
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Congress
Washington
Whitewater
Clinton
House
Jack Quinn
Quinn
Senate
Republican House Committee
Stalled budget talks resume in Capitol as deadline nears
Washington AP reports bipartisan budget talks rebounded after a six day shutdown. Democratic leaders threaten to cut off talks if Republicans do not send Clinton a bill. White House officials, budget writers, and top lawmakers meet to balance the budget by 2002 and resolve veterans and civil service benefit debates. Key figures Gore Clinton Gingrich Dole. Friday White House meeting planned.
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Clinton
White House
Congressional
Capitol
House
Newt Gingrich
Bluefield City Holiday Schedule and Lodge Meeting
Bluefield city offices will close at noon Friday and reopen at 8 30 a.m. Tuesday Dec 26. Monday's garbage collection shifts to Tuesday. Mercer Lodge No 85 AF and AM will meet at 7 30 p.m. Tuesday at the Masonic Temple. all Master Masons are welcome.
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Bluefield
Mercer Lodge
Mercer Lodge No. 85
Af&am
Masonic Temple
Bluefield Chamber Reports Year of Advances and New Plans
Bluefield The Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce closed 1995 with reflections on programs and new 1996 initiatives. Executive Director Charlie Weiss highlighted WINFAX to inform members of legislation and notices. A 1996 Business Plan outlines divisions, including new Executive and Finance divisions chaired by Paul Cole and Jerry Jackson respectively. Annette Osborne outlined Education and Task Force structures. A transportation committee will study surface air and rail links. Mercer County Airport surveys seek input to keep Colgan Air serving the community.
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Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Chamber
Paul Cole
Jerry Jackson
Annette Osborne
Community Life
Educa
Mercer County Airport Authority
Colgan Air
Weiss
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Bluefield Chamber
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Thon
Osborne
Bill Crowe
Prig Menced
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Mercer Mall
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