Bluefield police pursue leads in violent rape of special needs juvenile
Bluefield police are pursuing leads after evidence found at the scene links a suspect to a violent rape of a special needs juvenile. The attack occurred around 10 p.m. Saturday in an alley between College Avenue and Augusta Street. The victim described a black male in mid to slender build wearing dark clothes. another person, possibly a child, may have been with him. Investigators canvassed the area and reviewed surveillance video as suspects are sought.
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Gov Justice backs peaceful protests while warning against violence
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice voiced support for peaceful protests and condemned violence, burning, and looting. He referenced George Floyd, noting the tragedy and shared national pain as protests spread, while urging restraint and safety amid demonstrations.
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Mercer County Magistrate candidates share views in primaries
Five incumbents and five challengers appear on the 2020 Mercer County Magistrate primary ballot. Incumbents include Mike Flanigan District 1 Susan Honaker District 2 Sandra Dorsey District 3 Charles Poe District 4 and William Holroyd District 5. Challengers are Perry P Richmond District 2 Keith Compton District 3 George William Lightfoot and Marvin Lockett District 5 with one write in Pam Sizemore.
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Keith Compton
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Marvin Lockett
Pam Sizemore
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Mercer voters face long ballot with contested races
Princeton Mercer County voters confront a lengthy Primary ballot as early voting begins ahead of June 9 election day. Last day for early voting is Saturday and absentee ballot requests close Wednesday. The Republican slate features six challengers to President Donald Trump, who remains the presumptive nominee, while Sen. Shelley Moore Capito faces Allen Whitt of Kenna and Larry Eugene Butcher of Washington.
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