Virginia and Florida Men Convicted in 1996 North Carolina Officer Slaying
A Florida man and two others were sentenced for roles in the October 1996 murder of Jonesville North Carolina Sgt. Greg Martin during a traffic stop on I-77. The case linked a red Dodge stolen from Princeton and involved car theft charges, with Sica sentenced to life and co-defendants receiving 10 to 17 year ranges.
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Obama orders pollution cuts but timing uncertain
President Barack Obama unveiled a sweeping plan to curb carbon dioxide from existing power plants by 30 percent from 2005 levels by 2030. The proposal, aimed to influence global action, faces Republican and industry opposition and a drawn out timeline likely extending beyond his presidency.
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Hurt’s conviction voided after review finds defense inadequate
West Virginia Supreme Court of Appeals voided David Lee Hurt’s first degree murder conviction from 1998 in the Bluefield area after ruling his defense provided ineffective assistance. The justices cited failure to object to venue change to Pocahontas County jury pool and not exploring potential bias or character grounds, among other errors.
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Spaulding Mistrial Declared. New Trial Set for April
Spaulding faced multiple sexual assault and child pornography charges involving a 3 year old victim. A mistrial was declared after testimony flawed. a second trial was scheduled for April. Kimberly Cox, 38, of Nemours, who Wolfe said framed Spaulding, pleaded guilty earlier to sexual assault charges and was sentenced in January.
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McDowell County Offers Free Electronics Recycling Event
McDowell County residents are urged to bring old electronics to Wal-Mart in Kimball this Saturday for a free recycling event from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Computers monitors air conditioners copiers and cell phones are accepted. A free tire disposal drive runs 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the same location as part of REAP with up to 10 tires disposed of free of charge.
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