Marshall placed on probation by NCAA ruling
HUNTINGTON AP Marshall was placed on four years' probation for violating NCAA rules on academics and arranging work for athletes. The sanctions include loss of football and basketball scholarships after an investigation into extra work benefits and an assistant professor supplying exam answers. The NCAA cited Marshall's lack of institutional control, its second such finding since 1990. The decision followed Marshall's GMAC Bowl win over East Carolina.
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Santa lands in Crumpler for the season
Local sports brief notes Santa arrival in Crumpler for holiday season coverage and highlights from area teams.
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Open House for McClaugherty-Draper House in Princeton
Owner Gaynell Steuber and sister Phyllis Peters announce another open house at the restored McClaugherty Draper Home located at 307 Hillside Drive in Princeton. Sunday December 23 from 1 to 5 p.m. indicates public viewing opportunity.
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Hunnicutt retires as Tazewell Economic Development Director
Joe Hunnicutt, Tazewell County Economic Development Director, announced his retirement in tears on Friday. He pledged to continue aiding the region, saying work relaxes him while golf adds stress and that he will pursue other projects. Hunnicutt, A-9.
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A Beautiful Mind delivers gripping Oscar worthy drama
Scripps Howard reviewer Joe Baltae hails Ron Howard's film about John Nash Jr. as cerebral and cleverly told with Russell Crowe delivering a standout performance. The piece notes Nash's Nobel economics win in 1994 as context for the biographical drama.
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85th annual Little Jimmie fund party in Bluefield
Daily Telegraph reports the 85th Community Christmas Tree party in Bluefield at the City Auditorium starts near noon with Santa arriving at 12 30 p m. The event features entertainment on stage and a toy distribution after Santa's arrival. Bill Archer notes it will be his 46th year covering the event.
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Cecil Surratt to headline Bluefield benefit show at 11:50
Legendary country singer Cecil Surratt and veteran keyboard artist Don Whitt top a lineup for a charity program. They join Mark and Keith Pennington and Karl and Gloria Miller as headliners. Volunteers shopped for children at Bluefield’s Big KMart, with six area groups participating in the program.
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Facing tough decisions Families fear loss of Medicaid funds
Families fear loss of Medicaid funds for mental health services face hard choices between continuing work and caring for mentally dependent relatives or quitting work to receive welfare. They told Del. Mark Wills, 25th District, at the Southern Highlands Community Mental Health Center that cuts threaten life affecting care.
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