McDowell County Day at the Legislature Draws High Interest
McDowell County leaders prepare for what could be their largest Charleston visit in years with about 25 groups participating. The event on January 20 offers free transportation and meals, focuses on drugs and tourism, and features state officials and local leaders before a Senate Rotunda gathering.
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Tazewell Board Chairs Open to Economic Drive in 2011
Tazewell County supervisors reported no contact from Dominion Resources about the East River Mountain wind farm. Chairman David Anderson outlined 2011 goals focusing on economic development, education, public works, Bluestone park, redistricting, and PSA projects while noting contract actions for County Administrator Jim Spencer and County Attorney Eric Young.
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Execution of search warrant nets drugs and cash
Bluefield officers and the Southern Regional Drug and Violent Crimes Task Force executed a Tuesday night search at 1806 Walton Avenue. Roman Brandon Simmons, 27, of Bluefield, was arrested on three counts of delivery of hydromorphone and one count of possession with intent to deliver hydromorphone. Authorities found 332 hydromorphone pills worth 8300, some marijuana, hydrocodone pills, and 4617 dollars in cash. Residents are urged to report drug activity.
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Joe” Wilson
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Promoter faces arrest over Brushfork wrestling event
Mercer County deputies arrested Ernest Mark Shell, 31, of London, Kentucky, on 10 counts of obtaining services on false pretenses after a National Guard Armory show. Wrestlers claim some were paid while others were not, with VIP tickets offered for future events. Deputy Rose said if Shell pays all contracted workers, charges may be dropped.
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Correction updates on deputy shooting report
The notice clarifies that Umberger obtained a gun and shot Taylor through the back of the driver's seat while in the back seat, injuring the deputy, altering the previous description of events from the January 12, 2011 Daily Telegraph report.
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