Waters remembered as longtime Bristol District VDOT leader
Brende Waters 47, public affairs director for VDOT Bristol District, died after a long illness Tuesday in Kingsport Tennessee. A 18 year veteran, she earned the Commissioner's Award for Excellence and led Bristol public affairs before serving as interim residency director for Tazewell and Bland counties. Friends may call tonight at Forest Hill Chapel in Abingdon with funeral Friday at 1 PM.
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No more credit cards hit gas stations in West Virginia
West Virginia station manager Roger Randol bans plastic at Mr Eds Chevron as credit card interchange fees rise with gas prices. National retailers say fees cut profits. some stations offer cash discounts while lawmakers weigh relief.
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Capitol tribute for World War I veteran Buckles by Byrd
At the Capitol on Wednesday Senator Robert Byrd honored Frank Buckles, the last American born World War I veteran, age 107, as veterans gathered to mark the armistice anniversary. Buckles, a WWI Army driver and later prisoner of war, rose to corporal and later toured the world before settling on a West Virginia cattle farm. Byrd called Buckles a true American hero and role model, while Buckles noted the attention with a toast and a champagne sip.
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Route 52 Yellow Lines Pending Paint Time
McBrayer notes urgent need to finish Route 52 markings between Brushfork and Bluewell. White lines on the new pavement are done. yellow lines awaiting contractor truck breakdown. Contractor has 30 days to complete yellow line painting amid dark driving concerns.
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Bus in creek after brakes fail in Virginia Highlands
A school bus went through an intersection into a creek due to suspected mechanical failure. Three residents and three staff members were taken to Clinch Valley Medical Center with minor injuries. Oakwood Fire Department assisted. Trooper A W Boyd investigated. bus had proper endorsement, tags, and inspection stickers. no charges filed.
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Extradited Suspect Weaver Face 15-25 Year Sentence
McDowell County sexual assault fugitive Howard Jesse Weaver, who used the alias Jerry Lee Moore Jr, was arraigned in Tazewell County and is held in Southwest Regional Jail without bond awaiting extradition. He faces a 15 to 25 year term for the 1988 case.
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Safeguard demand grows for gas cap locking devices
Safeguard's popularity rises as gas prices soar with rising theft fears. Phillip Christian and Dianna McMann note high demand for locking gas caps, saying seven or eight customers asked today. Siphoning and unpaid driving costs climb, crime risk shifts toward felony as gas prices rise.
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County Clerk Jennings Announces June 30 Retirement
County Clerk Rudy Jennings will retire effective June 30 after submitting a letter of resignation. Commissioner Jay Mills confirmed the retirement and said the County Commission will appoint a replacement to serve the remaining two years of Jennings’ unexpired term. The panel plans to meet Tuesday to discuss candidates and the appointee must run in the next election. Local officials praised Jennings’ long service.
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