Vandalism at park cleaned up at Harpers Ferry rock
At Harpers Ferry National Historical Park a red paint intrusion on Jefferson Rock was cleaned after about 80 hours of work. The stain, barely visible beyond a pink tinge, is expected to fade with rain, per conservator Greg Byrne. The rock overlooks where the Potomac and Shenandoah rivers meet and is a National Register site drawing many visitors.
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Police find no link between two Virginia sexual assaults
Tazewell County Detective Anne Hickman says an April 18 abduction and rape near the Tazewell County Landfill is not related to a May 19 sexual assault under investigation by Buchanan County authorities. No further details were released.
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No clear link found between two rapes in area
WOO Hickman said there appears to be no connection between the two assaults but she will pursue any leads. In Tazewell the attacker wore a work type uniform, while Buchanan County’s rapist used a knife and confronted the victim at her door between 12 30 p.m. and 1 p.m. Investigators say the cases show two very different methods and no tips have been received. Investigator Larry Crouse noted the knife attack and differing suspect profiles.
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Tazewell office to lay off part time workers
Virginia Employment Commission plans statewide cuts of about 400 part time employees due to improved economy and lower claims loads. Cedar Bluff will be affected, Grundy call center spared. Local staff informed, with rapid response and career services to aid impacted workers.
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YouthWorks returns to Bluefield on housing mission
YouthWorks volunteers from across the United States arrive in Bluefield to coordinate community service projects for a Minnesota faith-based group. Bethel University graduate Dave Jaeger, 22, returns as a project coordinator and describes the eight-week program with about 60 to 70 volunteers at Grace United Methodist Church.
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Postal carrier charity drive nets 15,531 pounds in region
Mercer and Tazewell counties collected 15,531 pounds of non perishable foods on May 14 in the Letter Carrier Food Drive. About 30 mail carriers and 30 volunteers gathered donations from homes and distributed them evenly to five area food banks including Sacred Heart Catholic Church Bluefield and Fellowship Home.
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Four airmen honored after Iraq crash at Hurlburt Field
Memorial service honors four air commandos posthumously awarded Bronze Stars for missions in Iraq and Afghanistan. The crash occurred Monday near Baghdad while using an Iraqi air force plane to survey remote landing sites. One Iraqi airman also died aboard the Camp Air 7SL. Casualties announced as more than 1,000 attendees at the base hangar marked by a large U.S. flag. Maj. William Downs of Winchester, Virginia, is named among the fallen with a memorial rifle, helmet, and night vision gear present.
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Man sentenced in kidnapping tied to Judd Gregg case
A Maryland man received 20 years for abducting Kathleen Gregg from the Greggs’ McLean home and forcing her to withdraw money at knife point. Michael J. Pierre pleaded guilty to robbery and abduction. Accomplice Christopher Forbes got 15 years. The pair broke in through an open garage on Oct 7, 2003 and stole jewelry and golf clubs.
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Fairfax County
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City Hall Hosts Early Voting Through June 4
Voters may cast ballots at City Hall with hours 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays. The early voting period runs until June 4.
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