Virginia coal mine accident claims first fatality of 2002
Ronnie Bert Endicott, 42, of Pilgrim Knob, died after an electrocution while setting up a section power center 2,200 feet underground at Mackie J. No. 4 Mine in Buchanan County. He worked 24 years in coal, most recently for Mackie J. Coal Co. Investigators expect joint probe by Virginia Division of Mines and MSHA. mine to remain closed during inquiry.
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Buchanan County
Ronnie Bert Endicott
Pilgrim Knob
Frank Linkous
Division of Mines
Virginia
Linkous
Endicott
Mackie J
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Richlands
McDowell Native Prepares for 1000 Mile Yukon Quest
Terry Asbury, once from McDowell County, trains for the Yukon Quest a brutal 1000 mile sled race across harsh Alaska terrain. The event runs from February 9 as competitors face subzero cold fierce winds and white out conditions while chasing the challenge Mother Nature presents.
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Yukon
McDowell County
Terry Asbury
Asbury
Alaska
Local briefs outline jail probe and sports scores
Prosecutor says no illegal conduct found as jail investigation continues. A rundown of recent scores and highlights from area sports. WV VA tonight discusses local cinema seating as theaters report ongoing fills.
Academy of Adult Learning Relocates to Work4WV Building
The Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning has moved to 195 Davis St Princeton across from the DMV. For Princeton class information call 425-7953 and for Bluefield classes call 323-2841.
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Princeton
Mercer County Academy of Adult Learning
DMV
Davis St
Bluefield
Tension over Gateway dispute in Tazewell County
Cedar Bluff demands a final decision on Gateway area boundaries as Tazewell County officials face a long running dispute with Richlands over which town should control the Gateway commercial zone including Richlands High School, the Gateway Shopping Center, and the Church of God on Jones Chapel Road.
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Tazewell
Cedar Bluff
Richlands High School
Middle School
Richlands
Auditions Held for Terror of The Tug at Welch Church
At 10 30 a m auditions for Terror of The Tug will be held at First United Methodist Church Welch. Also Wednesday at 9 p m the African Resurrection Dance Company performs at Concord College Athens admission free public contact 304 384 5211.
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First United Methodist Church
Welch
African Resurrection Dance Company
Concord College
Athens
Suspected killer arrested after family killings drive from Pa to W Va
A 16-year-old central Pennsylvania boy shot his parents and two sisters then drove 400 miles to Beckley West Virginia where he was stopped for speeding and arrested. Police said he admitted hunting and a rifle and shotguns were found in the car trunk. Investigators seek motive while authorities contact relatives and continue the case.
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Maze
Central Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Steven Pannebaker
Mark Pannebaker
Marcella
Ellena
Amanda
Beckley
W.va
West Virginia Turnpike
J.C. Powers
Powers
Pannebaker
Mercer County Courthouse opens for last minute filings
Mercer County Circuit Court Clerk Brenda Davis says the courthouse in Princeton will be open 8 30 am to noon for final May 9 primary filings. Certificates postmarked before midnight EST are accepted. past delays have occurred, though no big surprises are expected this year.
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Mercer County
West Virginia
U.S. Postal Service
Brenda Davis
Davis
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