McDowell grand jury indicts on arson and assaults
The McDowell County grand jury returned indictments against 50 individuals. Ralph Lawson Justice Jr. of Premier faced first degree arson for a December 2001 mobile home fire. Jimmy Hanshaw of Princeton was charged with fourth degree arson, nighttime burglary, petit larceny, and destruction of property tied to October and March incidents. Other indictments included malicious and sexual assaults involving multiple victims and locations.
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John Fields, Jr
Williamson
Denise Dawson
Jolo
Richlands festival pet show closes day with prizes
The festival’s day schedule includes a pet show at 3 p.m. on Richlands High School front lawn with ribbons for first through sixth in each class and a Best of Show. Valley Animal Hospital sponsors all pets welcome. Southern 76 returns tonight with soft rock after an earlier country and bluegrass set. Attendance has been strong in clear weather, aided by nightly performances. Dreama Shreve notes the event’s huge success and lack of rain. Children enjoyed rides regardless of weather. Adam Ball, 7, says his favorite ride is everything.
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Travel rebounds as families favor shorter summer trips
Summer travel rebounds with many residents booking Caribbean and Alaska cruises and longer trips for July first. Despite terrorism fears, locals report overcoming initial post 9/11 anxiety and opting for frequent shorter getaways to Myrtle Beach Williamsburg and Pigeon Forge while longer trips still draw to Disney New York and Washington.
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Pigeon Forge
Tenn
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New York
Washington, D.C
Bluefield drainage system remains sound after heavy rains
Bluefield City Manager Ron Crabtree says the storm drainage system withstood recent heavy rains. FEMA assisted with sewer cleanouts after July floods, funded by a FEMA grant. A cracked box culvert near the Greater Bluefield Community Center was barricaded and repaired, the only recent culvert issue.
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Pounding Mill Man Injured In Bishop Crash
Virginia State Police report Anson Dewey Looney of Pounding Mill sustained serious injuries in a single vehicle wreck on Rt. 16 south of Bishop near 11 40 p.m. Wednesday. The car overturned after speeding, ended against a tree. no witnesses, residents alerted responders. He remained hospitalized in Bristol as of Friday. No charges announced.
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Pounding Mill
Anson Dewey Looney
Bristol Regional Medical Center
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Virginia State Police
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Carter
Looney
Two lives continue after split over loan and lost title
Ellison tells of leaving home to support children after a divorce. She endured a loan on a car she says belonged to Ellison, a lost title dispute, and ongoing absence of support from ex-husband McGonagle who later remarried with a new baby. She remains hopeful, pursuing a Bluefield State degree while McGonagle is held without bond.
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