Five men accused in Roanoke cocaine conspiracy case
Sinclair Preston, Ben John, Bobby Hayes, Thomas Lynn Surber, and an unnamed fifth man face conspiracy to distribute cocaine charges. Hayes and Surber have prior convictions, with possible penalties up to 40 years or a $500,000 fine. Trials may occur in Abingdon or Roanoke, Virginia. no date set.
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E Sinclair Preston
Tri- Cities Security Company
Preston
Bristol
E Ben John
Abingdon
Rockledge
Hayes
Surber
Lurber
Florida
South America
Bonderant
U.S
Roanoke
Sewer repair fallout prompts regional compliance plan
A continuation from B-1 notes sewer line damage at Ridgeway Apartments near Sedgewood caused by West & Wright of Dublin Virginia. The firm underwrote repair costs and will meet regulations. The incident prompted a potential moratorium on sewer taps by the Virginia Water Control Board. Kantor proposed a uniform shared inspection system and joint record keeping between two communities to document compliance.
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West & Wright
Dublin
Ridgeway Apartments
Sedgewood
Kantor
Virginia State Water Control Board
Westside
Bluestone River
Water Control Board
Lottery results from Charleston WV drawing
AP West Virginia lottery announces Wednesday night winning numbers. Daily 3 drawn as 2 4 8. Daily 4 drawn as 2 2 3 3. Daily 3 repeats 2 4 8. Daily 4 repeats 2 2 3 3.
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Charleston
West Virginia
PSC orders APCo rate reductions by July 1
The Public Service Commission ordered July 1 rate reductions for Appalachian Power Co. and its 382,583 customers after acting favorably on the utility's petition. The PSC said the action reduces operating rates for the state’s largest electric utility.
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PSC
Apco
Charleston
Public Service Commission
Appalachian Power Co
Tomers
West Virginia delegate accuses DHS on maternity law interpretation
A West Virginia delegate charged that the Department of Human Services misinterpreted maternity law to fund sterilization incentives. DHS disputes the claim, asserting correct interpretation and backing of its decisions.
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State Department
State Department of Human Services
DHS
Virginia tourism shows moderate late-summer growth
Virginia tourism officials report a modest rise in park and attraction traffic as the summer season starts. Jim Ricketts of Virginia Beach cites school calendars and Northeast visitors affecting turnout. In Woodlawn, E J Langass vows to fast until restrictive covenants are dropped, camping in his front yard with protest signs asking for the lot to be released.
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Virginia
Jim Ricketts
Virginia Beach
E.J. Langass
Woodlawn
Langass
Woodlawn Association
Stafford County
Freeman residents recall pediatrician's career and fall
Beljan and Kauder defend Haynes as a respected pediatrician while noting hospital care. Ohio police charged him with 21 felonies, including 10 counts of corruption of a minor and one rape. Residents remember him from Freeman as a trusted doctor, yet express shock over his suicide and alleged crimes.
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Beljan
Haynes
Kauder
Columbus
Children's Medical Center
San Diego
Calif
Maurice Kogut
Wright State University
Lydia Hausman
Ohio
Freeman
Cassie O’neil
Green Valley
Nannie Hairston
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Glen Daniel
West Virginia Turnpike
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Bender
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American Board of Internal Medicine and CardioVascular Diseases
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Westwood Medical Park
Princeton
Great Country Breakfast
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Mom 'N' Pop
Georgia
Western Steer
Mom ‘N’ Pop's, Inc
Wytheville
Londontown Factory
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