Turnpike crash kills Ohio man in West Virginia
An Ohio man, 62, died after a Saturday crash on I-77 north of the Athens Road exit. His vehicle crossed lanes, struck a guard rail, airborne 60 feet, and collided with a Ryder truck driven by 22-year-old Matthew Carnicom of Florence South Carolina. The truck driver survived and was airlifted to Roanoke Memorial Hospital. the Ohio man was pronounced dead at Princeton Community Hospital. A dog traveling with the Ohio man survived. northbound traffic delayed over three miles.
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Athens Road
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J.C. Gillespie
Turnpike Detachment
W.va
State Police
Princeton Rescue
East River Volunteer Fire Department
Princeton Community Hospital
Matthew Carnicom
Florence
S.C
Roanoke Memorial Hospital
Carnicom
Leo Carnicom
Bobby Mason
Princeton
Christmas Concert in Cedar Bluff Town Square
Sunday and Monday schedule notes announce a Christmas Concert by the community chorus in Cedar Bluff Town Square at 7 p.m. Dec. 23. Also listed are early garbage pickups and holiday office closures in Princeton and Bluefield along with a mid‑week weather outlook and Saturday lottery numbers.
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Cedar Bluff Town Square
City of
Residents split on Mercer County smoking ordinance repeal
Princeton residents weigh in on the Mercer County Board of Health decision to amend and repeal the Clean Indoor Air ordinance in public places. Opinions diverge with supporters citing secondhand smoke dangers and opponents arguing government overreach and business costs.
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Mercer County Board of Health
Tony Barbery
Board of Health
Shrader
Vey’s
Community Christmas Tree fund tops 10000 dollars with 1996 drive
Contributions to Bluefield’s Community Christmas Tree surpass the 10000 dollar goal reaching 10111.10 with 165 added on Saturday. Proceeds aid 600 local and area children. events start at noon Monday at Bluefield City Auditorium and Annex with children grouped for parties.
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Santa
Bluefield City Auditorium
Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
P.O. Box
Bluefield
Luefield Entertainment
Stadium Drive
Shott
WHIS
Whis-Am
Granada Theater
Carolina Gary’s
Gingrich Admits Ethics Violations Amid Pro-Impeachment Backing
Washington AP report: Speaker Newt Gingrich concedes violating House ethics rules after two years of denials. He admits misusing tax exempt groups for political purposes and failing to seek proper legal advice. GOP leadership vows support as ethics subcommittee prepares full committee hearing and possible discipline.
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Newt Gingrich
House
Chamber
Gingrich
GOP
Dick Armey
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