Hunt continues for suspects in Springville home invasion
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports Tazewell County investigators seek two men connected to a Springville home invasion and assault. A female resident was attacked after two males entered the residence and took several guns. First suspect wore a black hooded jacket with black jeans and shoes. second wore camouflage pants and jacket. Authorities urge tips to (276) 988-1159. sheriff says the crime may be random and residents need not fear.
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Springville
David Mills
Tazewell County
Mills
Sheriff’s Department
H.S. Caudill
McDowell County to return for third McDowell Day at Legislature
McDowell County officials plan the third annual trip to Charleston for McDowell County Day at the Legislature on Wednesday January 16 with free transportation for participants. The delegation will discuss housing needs and youth issues with senators and representatives. A Big Creek High School band will open the Senate session and McDowell County exhibits will be displayed in the rotunda before a 1 to 3 p.m. lawmakers meeting and a reception at the cultural center. The governor is expected to attend.
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ELCH
McDowell County
Charleston
Cathy Patton
McDowell County Commission
Patton
Senate
Big Creek
Leroy Coutts
Sentencing hearings reset for two area men in Bluefield
Bluefield District Court continued the sentencing hearings for Timothy Cline and Eric Riley to January 31 2008. Cline, 50, Mercer County, pleaded guilty to tax evasion and social security fraud, while Riley, 31, Beckley, was part of a 2006 drug indictment. Cline's hearing is at 10 am and Riley's at 11 am.
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Bluefield
U.S. District Court
Timothy Ray Cline
Mercer County
Eric Riley
Beckley
Uled
Cline
U.S
West Virginia
Riley
Police blotter December incidents and responses
A loud party at 1517 Highland Avenue prompted noise advice. Mercer County 911 handled a domestic dispute at Upperclassman II with a summons issued. An abandoned vehicle on Grassy Branch Road was ticketed and will be towed within five days. A deer collision occurred on John Nash Boulevard. Domestic issues reported at Bluefield State College campus with advised options. A woman claimed she was followed and was escorted home by officer R D Davis.
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Prim. S.N. Horton
Mercer County
Grassy Branch
Ptim
A.G. Calder
John Nash
Prim. A
Calder
Bluefield State College
Prim
Miss West Virginia prepares for national TV pageant in Las Vegas
Since June 23 Miss West Virginia has promoted her platform Making the Connection Between Animal Cruelty and Violence. She travels to schools across ages from pre-K to high school to discuss how violence often starts with animal abuse. The miss has a busy schedule with rehearsals and traveling including a trip to Las Vegas. She also plans for packing and humidifier needs due to dry Nevada air.
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Wyatt
Las Vegas
Nevada
West Virginia
Jeffrey Dalmer
Ted Bundy
Mathena Center offers diverse space for events in Princeton
The Chuck Mathena Center, a 12 million dollar project in Princeton, features a 44 000 square foot facility with the Rotunda Grand Hall and catering kitchen. Turner says venues suit wedding receptions reunions and even proms, with the Rotunda seating about 100 and the Grand Hall over 400. Fundraising continues for furnishings and equipment in memory of Chuck Mathena, a local graduate who died in 1992 automobil accident.
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Turner
Chuck Mathena
Princeton
Chuckmathenacenter
Suddenlink
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdionline
Fourth Circuit upholds Bakkebo judgment mandate
The Fourth Circuit filed a mandate in Bluefield affirming the district court’s denial of a motion to vacate a $161 million verdict against Harald Bakkebo for Keystone Bank losses. The panel found error in admitting prior indictment evidence but ruled it relevant and not grounds for a new trial. Bakkebo died in 2006. Norwegian authorities later arrested a business associate.
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US S. Court of Appeals For
Fourth Circuit
U.S. District Court
Harald Bakkebo
First National Bank of Keystone
Bakkebo
Dan Melgar
FNB Keystone
Comptroller
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation
FDIC
U.S
Louisiana
Keystone
David A. Faber
West Virginia
Melgar
Terry Church
Harry J. Potter
District Court
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