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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 09, 2002
Page
4
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Alexander Wright Jr. 18 of Newhall died at Charleston Area Medical Center after injuries from an incident Sunday while in War police custody. He had been arrested for underage drinking and was being transported to Welch when authorities say he jumped from the vehicle between War and Welch. The case is being investigated by War officials, with review by West Virginia State Police and the FBI. The town issues a call for outside investigation to ensure full disclosure and public trust in law enforcement.
The Southwest Virginia Legal Aid Society expands access with a new toll free number 866 534 5243 for low income applicants. Intake paralegals can assess eligibility by phone and, for complex cases, refer to county attorneys. Services are free, with extended hours four days a week from 9 to noon and 1 to 4. Offices in Marion Castlewood and Christiansburg serve Montgomery to Lee counties.
In McDowell County West Virginia residents face rising flood losses from July and May devastations. The Army Corps proposed a 172 million flood proofing plan relocating or elevating nearly 1000 structures with 95 percent government funding while participation was voluntary.
Tom Colley notes flood control measures have saved millions, with USDA figures showing benefits over 239 million. He highlights seven dams along Wheeling Creek creating a 300 square mile watershed, reducing flood threats and becoming wildlife havens while urging federal and state leadership to fund further prevention. He frames the Wheeling effort as a model of cost efficacy and resilience.
Washington notes warn that FBI reorganization shifts crime fighting load to locals while the DEA handles the drug war. termites cleared the Capitol after a bipartite effort and Carnivore privacy concerns persist. Camp Delta expands with 204 more Taliban al Qaeda detainees ready, totaling 384 prisoners at Guantanamo Bay. Perot Systems energy manipulation allegations surface as government and business mix raises scrutiny.
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