Bluefield man shot dead in apparent targeted attack
Bluefield police seek a suspect after Tony Green, 45, was fatally shot at the Pulaski Street Peck Street intersection around 10 45 p m Monday. Green died at Princeton Community Hospital after being struck in the chest. Investigators deem the crime non random but not a drive by and say motive is under study. Green had prior arrest history in 2016 for multiple stabbing counts at a Cumberland Road strip club. Detective Lieutenant K Adams leads the probe and notes the case remains under investigation.
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Justice would back raising assault weapon age to 21
Gov. Jim Justice said during a COVID briefing that he supports increasing the assault weapon purchase age from 18 to 21. He stressed that he does not agree with 18-year-olds buying such weapons and linked the remark to the Robb Elementary School tragedy in Texas.
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New cases rise in West Virginia as long COVID grows
West Virginia reports increasing new COVID cases while long COVID looms. Dr. Clay Marsh notes CDC studies showing 20 percent under 65, 25 percent 65 plus (non hospitalized), and 40 to 60 percent for the very ill may develop long COVID. Vaccines cut risk about half and reduce severity.
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Big Juneteenth celebration planned for Bluefield
Bluefield prepares a large Juneteenth Freedom and Heritage Celebration on June 20, a state holiday coinciding with West Virginia Day. Organizer Cassa Giles notes the event has expanded from a small, religiously oriented march to a broader celebration emphasizing joy and community. Donald Hunt leads planning again, prioritizing a festive atmosphere over church services.
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