Full Moon Friday the 13th Spurs Police Dispatch Talk
Area 911 directors say Fridays and summer weekends boost call volume and a full moon on Friday the 13th may influence trends. Tazewell County and Mercer County officials note higher activity on clear warm weekends, though the lunar omen is not the sole factor.
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Authorities launch Operation R.O.V.E.R. in Tazewell County
In Tazewell County the Commonwealth's Attorney and Sheriff's Office announce Operation R.O.V.E.R. a multi disciplinary coalition to educate owners about animal welfare and enforce laws. Deputy LeRoy Long notes many dogs at large and urges leashing vaccination up to date to protect animals and people.
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APCO seeks permission for Tazewell Buchanan line upgrades
Appalachian Power asks the Virginia State Corporation Commission to authorize a $25 million project to build a 7.5 mile 138 kilovolt Richlands to Whitewood line, a Whitewood switch yard, and substation upgrades in Tazewell and Buchanan Counties. Over 95 percent of new line to be in existing right of way. In-service planned for June 2017 to address potential overload identified by PJM and improve regional reliability. This filing covers part of a $50 million plan announced in February 2014.
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Warlock case linked to paganism and alleged abuse
A Bluefield case centers on Irvin, accused of using pagan and witchcraft beliefs to befriend and sexually abuse three children ages 3, 9, and 13. Whose religion and alleged magic were noted in police reports as part of the investigation. Bond set at $100,000, Irvin presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Mechel Bluestone Coal default. tax sale attempt halted
West said a default order was entered June 9 by McDowell County Circuit Judge for Mechel Bluestone Coal Corporation's failure to answer on time. He filed the abstract of judgment in the county clerk's office and had sought a writ of possession to seize property for back taxes, but payment was made before sale. The sheriff noted ongoing suits to collect all tax dollars owed with help from the prosecutor.
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Rahall and Gibbs urge regulatory certainty act over EPA vetoes
U S Rep Nick Rahall and Rep Bob Gibbs rolled out the Regulatory Certainty Act a bipartisan bill to curb EPA preemptive vetoes of Section 404 Clean Water Act permits. They argue EPA overreach threatens coal projects and jobs, with a 30 day veto window after Corps permit processing and a final permit following Corps action.
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Priests attacked at Phoenix church leave one dead
In downtown Phoenix a night attack at the Mother of Mercy Mission left Father Kenneth Walker dead and Father Joseph Terra critically injured after Terra called 911 and administered last rites to Walker. Police searched for suspects with few leads as investigators examined the scene and a 2003 Mazda tied to Walker was found abandoned nearby. Parishioners mourned as both priests lived at the church and threats remained unconfirmed.
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