Cause of fatal crash on I-77 under investigation
A three vehicle head on crash on Interstate 77 in Mercer County left Leslie Kaye Watts 28 of Princeton dead at the scene. Tamara Smith 24 of Princeton was hospitalized with unknown condition. The northbound lanes were closed about two hours as state police investigated.
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Bluefield seniors win contest use prize for Wii and TV
Bluefield Daily Telegraph reports the Bluefield Senior Friends won first prize in the City of Lights contest. They will buy a Nintendo Wii and a flat screen TV to use in the new senior lounge at Herbs Sims Youth Center on Stadium Drive. Bonnie Patterson of CASE notes the group raised support through church voting and community help. Second and third in the commercial division went to Landmark Antique Mini Mall and Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Case
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Stadium Drive
Opera House
Bluefield
Mercer County Convention and Visitors Bureau
Fewer police officers died in 2009 says Memorial Fund
The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund reports 124 officers killed in 2009 through December 27, the lowest total since 1959, with traffic deaths down but gunfire deaths up. Texas led with 11 fatalities, and six federal officers died, including DEA agents in Afghanistan.
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Pittsburgh
December 26 police blotter items across town
Stolen property reported at Mountain Express on Princeton Avenue investigated by Patrolman A L Crook. A missing person case at 312 Park Street concluded with subject at a family home. One male arrested after a stolen property report at Economy Inn. Stray dog on 513 Fairmont Street forced family to leave home. Car struck a power pole at 612 Oakhurst. police investigated. Alleged sexual assault at Joy Mart on Bluefield Avenue found not a sexual assault. subject intoxicated. Gun shot noise on Monroe Street reported. source not located. investigators followed up at Tractor Supply.
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Oakhurst
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Joy Mart
Bluefield Avenue
Monroe Street
Tractor Supply
Woes Continue Aid Efforts Amid Holiday Relief Hours
Virginia Baptists operated through Christmas providing over 600 meals daily and about 150000 gallons of drinking water to affected residents. Weather outlook called for partial sun and freezing rain chances, with temperatures ranging from the high 20s to 40s, and modest snow and rain expected around New Year’s Day.
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Virginia Baptists
WVU fans flood Jacksonville for bowl festivities
WVU supporters expected to swell holiday crowd as bowl travelers add 25 to 30 percent attendance, many driving from Bluefield and nearby areas. Virginia Tech fans head toward Atlanta for the Chick-fil-A Bowl, planning to join parades and related events, signaling a strong college football travel presence.
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West Virginia
Charlotte
Hendricks
Lynn Burnette
Bluefield
Florida
Virginia
Virginia Tech
Mike Lampert
Graham High School
Atlanta
Lampert
Taco Bell Expands in Princeton Central Location
Reopen notes the new Princeton site near the hospital, schools, courthouse, and residential areas, emphasizing a local focus and attraction of workers and residents. The company has opened similar Taco Bell restaurants in other markets.
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Beckley Marietta Taco Bell updates outlined
Beckley and Marietta sites will see further updates. At Princeton's Taco Bell, more changes are planned. About 35 to 40 workers will be employed at the location, with around 80 percent being full time.
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Marietta
Princeton
Taco Bell
Man accused of taking hostages could face life term in prison
Warren Aubra Taylor 56 of Sullivan County Tennessee is charged in Roanoke with abducting a postal worker using a firearm during the offense and possessing a firearm in a federal facility. Prosecutors say each abduction and firearm count could carry life terms with additional minimums and maximums under federal law. Assistant United States Attorney Anthony Giorno leads the case.
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Warren Aubra Taylor
Sullivan County
Tenn
Timothy J. Heaphy
Department of Justice
Taylor
United States
U.S
Western District of Virginia
Roanoke
Heaphy
Anthony Giorno
Gates to add sliding control gates at parkway
Barr outlined plans to install sliding control gates at the median wall to create clear openings for vehicles while keeping crossover accidents minimal. An overall emergency response review and enhancements such as additional cell towers and traffic video boards are planned to improve road safety and information.
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