Acapulco drug conflict leaves dozens dead in a violent spree
A brutal burst of violence in Acapulco results in 27 deaths and 14 decapitations near a shopping center, with two police officers wounded. The Sinaloa cartel, signed messages cite El Chapo's People, as authorities warn of turf wars spilling into non tourist areas. The Interior Ministry condemns the acts amid Mexico's cartel violence toll that surpasses 30,000 deaths since 2006.
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Acapulco
Mexico
Bayside Avenue
el Chapo
Sinaloa Cartel
Joaquin “el Chapo” Guzman
Fernando Monreal Leyva
Guerrero
Yucatan
Merida
Chilpancingo
Emiliano Zapata
Monreal
Interior Ministry
Felipe Calderon
Saul Vara Rivera
Zaragoza
Coahuila
Nuevo Leon
Promoter faces multiple counts over failed wrestling event
Promoter Shell faced 10 Mercer County counts of obtaining services on false pretenses after a $20 to $25 ticket event at the Armory drew about 150 attendees due to bad weather. Wrestlers including Neidhart and April Hunter allegedly did not receive promised pay or prizes. bail was set at 50000 dollars as authorities pursue 19 additional charges from Kentucky dealings. The incident left many performers stranded and unpaid, with the promoter claiming only a $400 ATM limit.
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Shell
Neidhart
Page
Chase Stevens
Chance Profitt
JD Maverick
April Hunter
Mercer County
Kentucky
Bluefield City
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Legislators Back Coal Rhetoric Amid Losses and Debate
Delegates and senators from Mercer and surrounding counties voiced support for coal while urging safer mining and environmental safeguards. Speakers cited the industry's job impact, metallurgical coal potential, and accountability, with personal losses highlighted by Delegate Hall.
Winter cabin fever fuels domestic tensions across region
Major H C Boyd notes snowbound families breed unresolved quarrels. Bluefield officers and human service workers report increased domestic complaints in winter. On Dec 22 2010, Craig Hammond recalls four calls to Bluefield Union Mission, leaving about nine people homeless.
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H.C. Boyd
Tazewell County
Craig Hammond
Bluefield
Mercer
Tazewell
Hammond
Bland County Adopts Wind Energy Facility Ordinance
The Bland County ordinance restricts wind projects to 100 feet in height, limits to two turbines per tax map parcel, bans advertising on the facility, and requires dismantling after 24 months of nonuse. It also mandates balloon height demonstrations, annual ownership disclosure to the county, and 24 hour emergency contacts. Public hearings will continue as developers consider wind farms.
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Virginia
Joe Ellington
Mercer County
John Frazier
Dmercer
County Commissioner of Revenue
Bland County
Blessing
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
Prostatex Plus Promises Nighttime Relief and Quick Trial
A mass market health pitch claims Prostalex Plus shrinks an enlarged prostate and restores normal urine flow using saw palmetto berry extract and seven active ingredients. It cites studies and customer anecdotes and offers a risk free trial by calling a toll free number.
Statement about FDA not evaluated health claims disclaimer
A cautious disclaimer notes that the statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and that the products are not intended to diagnose treat cure or prevent disease. It adds that results may vary.
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