Grand jury to hear ER gun case in Mercer County
Barbara Moore, 27, of Princeton, waived a preliminary hearing and the case was sent to a Mercer County grand jury. She faces a felony count of wanton endangerment and a misdemeanor for carrying a concealed weapon after allegedly firing three shots at Princeton Community Hospital ER. Police say a social worker restrained her during a confrontation about her children. The next grand jury session is scheduled for Tuesday and Wednesday.
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Princeton
Mercer County
Princeton Community Hospital
Barbara Moore
Roy Compton
Moore
Princeton City
Department of Health and Human Resources
Ex-lobbyist regrets Indiana tort reform victory
Ex lobbyist Frank Cornelius recounts his 1975 Indiana crusade to cap malpractice damages and suit fees. Now disabled by knee surgery errors and given two years to live, he argues the reform raised health costs. He warns West Virginia lawmakers against similar caps reducing recovery potential.
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Charleston
Indiana
Frank Cornelius
Insurance Institute of Indiana
Cornelius
Carmel
Ind
West Virginia
Citizens Action Group
David Grubb
Oanawha
Robert Pulliam
D-Raleigh
House Health and Human Resources Committee
Bobbitt Returns to Manicurist Job in Northern Virginia
Orena Bobbitt has resumed work as a manicurist at a small Northern Virginia salon about two weeks ago, owner Irma Wheeler says. Bobbitt notes pleasant customer reactions and says clients know her identity. The Illusions shop sits roughly 20 miles from the apartment where she severed her husband’s penis in June 1993. a jury found her innocent by reason of insanity, and she spent weeks in a mental hospital last spring while remaining under court supervision.
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Orena Bobbitt
Virginia Black Lung Association Meets at Community Room
On today’s calendar the Virginia Black Lung Association holds a noon meeting in the Community Room at Claypool Hill Mall, followed by Bluefield College Theatre presenting An Evening of One-Act Plays at 8 p.m. in the Harman Chapel Auditorium.
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Virginia Black Lung Association
Claypool Hill Mall
Bluefield College Theatre
Harman Chapel
Light Snow to Rain Likely Across Today and Tonight
Weather package A-10 reports light snow possible up to one inch this morning with highs in the mid-30s and southwest winds 10 to 20 mph. Rain this afternoon then changing back to light snow tonight with an 80 percent chance and lows in the mid-20s.
Looney Defends City Snow Clearing Efforts
City Manager Bill Looney commends street crews for hard work amid severe winter weather and widespread criticism. He notes 100 miles of paved streets and six miles of unpaved roads, 12 hour shifts, and prioritizing main arteries and state routes per the snow plan while acknowledging ongoing challenges.
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Luefield
Bill Looney
Looney
Daily Telegraph
City Garage
Bluefield
Rela
Bland Street
Bland Road
Federal Street
Cumberland Road
Grassy Branch
Princeton Avenue
Bluefield Avenue
Cherry Street
U.S
Maryland Avenue
Hill Street
Tiffany Manor
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bluefield State College
Tazewell Buchanan counties cancel school due to snow
Snow and ice on secondary roads force Tazewell and Buchanan counties to cancel classes for the rest of the week. Primary roads remain passable. Lost days will be made up over spring break and at year’s end, with April break shortened in Tazewell County.
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Tazewell
Buchanan
Tazewell County
Woodrow Mullins Jr
Buchanan County
Bluefield Drive Ermo Campaign Receives Two Donations
The Greater Bluefield chamber of commerce announces two donations to the East River Mountain Overlook restoration effort to secure a federal grant of 189000 dollars. Kiwanis Club of Bluefield gave a donation and an anonymous gift followed. The fundraiser aims to raise 130000 dollars by March and funds will cover construction security and matching requirements.
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Greater
Bluefield
I Thembar of Commerce
East River Mountain
Kiwanis Club of
City of
Bluestone Convention and Visitors Bureau
Ermo
Greater Bluefield
Taste of the Town dining specials for Valentine’s Day
In the Taste of the Town supplement, readers find dining specials and romantic menu ideas for Valentine's Day. Restaurants showcase prix fixe dinners, heart shaped desserts, candlelit setting options, and reservations guidance for couples seeking a special meal.
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Lorena Bobbitt
Jenes
Daily Record
Abby
St. Luke's Hospital
Police and Fire Departments
Todd Stringer
Donna Moore
Bluefield College
South Bluefield
Mullins
Toeas
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