Jamaican lottery scam extradition struggle outlined
Federal officials push to extradite Lavrick Willocks and 13 other Jamaicans tied to a multi state lottery scam that defrauded more than 70 U S victims of over 5 6 million. Proceedings involve affidavits and international channels with movement expected in early 2016.
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Park invests 80000 to fix messy ducks at Lake Spring Park
A Salem Virginia feature describes city renovations at Lake Spring Park to curb duck droppings, algae, and overbreeding. Officials installed 900 feet of fencing, 120 tons of rock in a new landing, and coin operated feeders to control feeding. visitors now use proper feed and boots are discouraged.
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Alem
Salem
Rosalee Meade
Lake Spring Park
Mock trial team faces civil case over concert tragedy
Concord students in the Phi Alpha Delta Fraternity recount a civil claim against rapper Kee Poll after a concert crowd crushed a teen, causing brain death and life support withdrawal. Judge and jurors weighed negligence by preponderance of the evidence as 14 Concord students participated in the mock trial. The Pre-Law program highlights law school prep and talks from attorneys and deans.
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Community events and performances listed for January 2016
Towns details and free admission for veterans and young children. SWCC hosts Dr Martin Luther King Jr Luncheon January 18 2016 at 1130 a.m. in King Community Center Gym. True Cadence performing at Mitchems Music Barn January 29 2016 from 7 to 1030 p.m. at Green Valley. The Pennington brothers lead True Cadence with Melissa Simpson and others for Community Christmas Tree shows in Bluefield area.
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John Mooney
Jerry Neal
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Music Barn
Border wall development harms jaguar habitat and wildlife
Sierra Club criticizes border wall expansion for degrading critical jaguar habitat in Bisbee and other areas, citing off road driving and high erosion. Officials warn federal waivers under REAL ID enable unchecked construction threatening endangered species and remote wilderness.
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West Virginia recovery trails national pace in Pew study
A Pew Charitable Trusts report shows West Virginia's tax revenue in mid-2015 was about 1.1 percent higher than 2007 after inflation, far below the 5.6 percent gain seen nationally since 2008. State officials cite tax cuts, coal downturn, and lower natural gas prices as slow recovery factors.
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West Virginia Center For Budget and Policy
Charleston Gazette Mail
Mark Muchow
Community garden grows cucumbers tomatoes and beans
Bluefield community gardens expanded last year with neighbor Natachia Neal saying she grew cucumbers tomatoes and green beans. Dani Velke notes excess produce while the Velkes provide the box and water and invite more families to join next summer. Contact Bill Archer at barcher bottonline.com.
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