Richlands drug bust nets 60 pounds marijuana
In Richlands Virginia Saddie Ellen Mackey 56 and her son Timothy Naa man Altizer 35 were arrested after a 18 month TCNTF IRS and DEA probe. Indictments in Abingdon charged conspiracy to distribute marijuana seven counts of money laundering and one count of conspiracy to distribute. Authorities say the operation involved up to 1000 pounds of marijuana and $1 million street value with assets seized including a 389 acre farm and multiple vehicles. Detention hearing set in Abingdon.
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United States
Bristol City
U.S
I-73 reroute gains momentum in Tazewell County Virginia
The Tazewell County Tourism and Development Committee unanimously endorsed an I-73 reroute through Pocahontas and the Big Vein site to connect with the Bluefield Bypass. Supporters include the county board, Bluefield town leaders, and the corridor association as momentum spreads. The plan promises jobs and new businesses, with further letters of endorsement to be delivered to the I-73 Corridor Association.
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Tazewell County
Phipps
Pocahontas
National Highway System
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Detroit
Mich
Myrtle Beach
S.C
Bluewell
W.va
Art Mead
Concord
Princeton
E.T
Ted” Boggess
Beasley
Tamarack
Robert C. Byrd Hardwood Technology Center
Bluefield Hamfest and Computer Show Set at Graham Middle School
The Bluefield hamfest and computer show runs 9 am to 3 pm at Graham Middle School Bluefield Virginia. Regional dealers offer amateur radio gear supplies computers and accessories with a flea market. Admission costs $5 and the event is staffed by East River Amateur Radio Club members.
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Bluefield
Graham Middle School
East River Amateur Radio Club
Dry and Mild Day Ahead With Clear Skies
Mostly clear conditions prevail today with a high near 80 degrees and a low around 60 tonight. Expect light winds and excellent visibility as the weather package notes calm, pleasant late spring conditions.
Local Tip Lines for Mercer and Nearby Counties
A reader tip encourages dialing a toll free number from Mercer Tazewell Bland Monroe Summers Fayette and Greenbrier counties to reach BDT for news tips. The note also references lotteries.
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Bland
Monroe
Summers
Fayette
Greenbrier Counties
Bluefield panel finds no formal complaints on police conduct
Members of the Bluefield Human Rights and Community Relations Commission said Friday at city hall that no formal or official complaints exist to support a claimed pattern of misconduct by Bluefield police. Police Chief Mike Poe, board members, and the city solicitor attended a lengthy session prompted by alleged brutality concerns. A West Virginia Civil Liberties Union spokesperson was present.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Human Rights and Community Relations Commission
City Hall
Mike Poe
Concord considers converting residence hall into conference center
Concord College ponders turning the Laura Sarvay Residence Hall into a self supporting high tech conference center for Mercer County and surrounding areas. The plan, presented by President Jerry Beasley, seeks 4.14 million dollars with 493 800 for asbestos removal.
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Concord College
Mercer County
Concord
Jerry Beasley
Survay
Athens
Beasley
Wheeling
Laura An Sarvay
Princeton Reds
Class project frees three wrongfully jailed men after DNA
A Northwestern University journalism class spent six months reexamining a 1978 double murder case. DNA evidence and new interviews led prosecutors to overturn convictions of Kenneth Adams Willie Rainge and Dennis Williams after 18 years in prison.
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Northwestern University
Illinois
Stacey Delo
Kenneth Adams
Willie Rainge
Dennis Williams
David Protess
Protess
Williams
Delo
Laura Sullivan
Stephanie Goldstein
Adams
Rainge
Larry Lionberg
Carol Schmal
Homewood
Lionberg
Ira Johnson
Schmal
Simpson
Arthur “Red” Robinson
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Debbie Goldstein
Bluefield Human Rights Commission
John Feuchtenberger
Concord Ponders Residence Hall
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