Logging truck crash on Route 52 blocks traffic near Coaldale
A southbound logging truck on U S Route 52 spilled logs after an apparent center pin failure. The crash injured 31 year old Julie McCoy, who was taken to Bluefield Regional Medical Center with possible fracture and road rash. Driver Walter Riggs refused treatment. Traffic stalled for hours as authorities investigated near Coaldale.
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Bluefield Regional Medical Center
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McDowell County
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Theismann Stresses Teamwork At Bluefield Chamber Dinner
Former All-Pro quarterback Joe Theismann spoke at the 93rd Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce dinner at the Bluefield Elks Club. He urged leaders to embrace teamwork, saying success comes from collective effort and that he learned from his football accident in 1985.
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Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Bluefield
Greater Bluefield
Theismann
NFL
Elderly Woman Dies in Eckman House Fire
An early morning blaze in Eckman killed an elderly woman who lived alone. Firefighters arrived to a roof engulfed structure around 8:30 am and did not gain control until about 12:30 pm. The body was found in a bedroom around 1 pm. cause and identity pending medical examiner review.
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Eckman
Harold Scott
Northfork
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Scott
SummerFest marks 10th anniversary in Princeton
Princeton celebrates SummerFest 10th anniversary with Chili Cars and Country activities at Princeton Senior High School grounds. The two day event features free concerts, chili cook off, car show, crafts, live entertainment and a James H Drew Carnival rides lineup.
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Princeton-Mercer County Chamber of Commerce
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SummerFest
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Jigger Smith
Mangus
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Chamber
George Lanton
Wilkinson honored at 93rd dinner in Bluefield
Patricia Ann Wilkinson chairing the Science Center of West Virginia and the center received the 1998 Robert F. Hamilton Award at the Commerce 93rd annual dinner held Thursday night at the Bluefield Elks Club. She was honored for dedication that yielded what is described as the state’s first science center.
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Patricia Ann
Patty) Wilkinson
Science Center of
West Virginia
Robert F. Hamilton
Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
al Modena
Bluefield Area Foundation
Arkansas man pleads innocent in cross-shaped child deaths
Malcolm Duane Williams, 26, pleaded innocent by reason of insanity to beating his 22 month old twin sons to death with a rock and leaving their bodies in a cross shape in an alley near their home. He also faces attempted murder for wounding his 3 year old son Duane. Investigators say the attack occurred May 20. Prosecutors plan to seek the death penalty. Williams will undergo evaluation at the state mental hospital.
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Malcolm Duane Williams
State Mental Hospital
Duane
Williams
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