Cocoa Butter Bandit: A Tale of Stupid Crimes and Beer
A long, colorful chronicle recalls “stupid criminal” moments in a newsroom era. From two copper thieves mistaken for tall tales to a tanning lotion armed robbery, the piece details bungled heists, silly missteps, and jail escapes as reporters question motives, recall old cases, and name a notorious Cocoa Butter Bandit.
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Manny
Dearig Telegrape
Charles Owens
Bluefield
Wendy's
Cumberland Road
Pocahontas
BRAC moves forward with advanced cardiac catheterization in Bluefield
West Virginia Health Care Authority grants certificate of need to Bluefield Regional Medical Center BRAC to develop advanced cardiac catheterization services. Agreement with Charleston Area Medical Center to provide physician chaining and transfer patients to CAMC. New cardiologist recruited. patients to be treated locally, reducing trips to other facilities. Health care leaders credit move as a long awaited step toward regional cardiac care.
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West Virginia Healthcre Authority
Resyonal Medical Center
Bhefield Hospital Co Elc
Tia Wa
Ball Hawley
Camo Brac
Avestan
Pawleys
Bluefield
Princeton
Peron Bluefeld
Advanced Cancer
Pranceton
Tee Ua
BRME
Abhi Mabody
BRALC
Walt
BRAC
Geal
Letters on joining Mercer County Militia and defense
A frustrated writer claims readiness to join a local militia to help suppress insurrection and invasions. He cites the Second Amendment and Article L provisions, notes lacking gear like a hat and buckles, lists old muzzle loaders and gear, mentions an old pickup, and asks where to join the Mercer County Militia near Bill Morefield Princeton.
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Atponquin
Poweuna
Micajah
Catford
Toasave Che
Peota
Mercer County Militar
Bill Morefield
Princeton
Daily Telegraph calls for public letters with signature
The Daily Telegraph invites letters on matters of public interest. Letters must include the writer's signature address and phone number and be sent by email to editor at bdtonine.com.
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Daily Telegraph
Bdtonine.com
West Vapeia
West Warville
West Virginie Polbhe Television Y
West Virginia election season kicks off with fund grants
West Virginia politics and infrastructure funding shape the early campaign. Governor Tomblin announced $200 million for sewer projects in War and WeDowell County, including a 130 household system and a larger $64 million plan. The primary on May 8 will feature gubernatorial hopefuls and magistrate races as candidates file starting January 28.
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VY Gov Tomblin
WeDowell County
Torablin
Runiake
West Virginia
Ofits
War
Shop Hollow
Centerville
Darrell McGraw
Glen B. Gainer
Sandra Dorsey
Green Valley
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