Mountain Mission Choir Honors Slain Law School Faculty
The 51-voice Mountain Mission Choir performed at Grundy church after a week of tragedy at Appalachian School of Law. The service featured moving tributes to Tom Blackwell and colleagues killed on campus, with reflections from family and community members and a reception afterward.
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Appalachian School of Law
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Law School
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Mountain Mission School
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Bauseil
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Aaron Copland
Local doctor sentenced after battery verdict in Mercer County
Dr Sheila Brooks of Princeton Bluefield was found guilty of misdemeanor battery by a Mercer County Circuit Court jury on December 10 2001. She received 12 months jail suspended on probation for three years plus a 500 dollar fine 250 hours of community service four hours weekly on Saturdays six months home confinement and special conditions including anger management alcohol abuse and domestic violence counseling and surrender of firearms with limited exceptions for Army Reserve duty. Brooks planned to appeal saying she acted in self defense.
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Mercer County Probation Department
Suspect sought employment before Appalachian School of Law tragedy
Odighizuwa, previously denied admission to ASL for low student numbers, held a mathematics degree from Central State University. SVCC checked credentials as he explored part time work, visiting campus a week before the shootings. colleagues recalled him as quiet and unthreatening. Dean Tony Sutin aided his return to school and job search.
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Bluefield
ASL
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Mercer County
Princeton
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Student Bar Association
Dean L. Anthony
Tony” Sutin
Airport security changes loom as new checks roll out
The piece notes tighter security nationwide with airlines urged to advise travelers on arrival times and bag checks for dangerous materials. Tazewell County Airport, a general aviation field, faces no immediate impact but officials expect major changes ahead as the Bush administration pushes a tougher security regime.
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Buford Cordle
Cordle
Richmond
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