Center escapee's delayed preliminary hearing in Mercer County
In Princeton a preliminary hearing for escapee Jason W. Fury and accomplice Joey A. Tanner was postponed after delays in a May 28 escape from the Southern Regional Detention Center. Fury waived time limits. Tanner posted bond and was released. Both face vehicle larceny, felony escape, and assault charges. Tanner’s new hearing is set for 10:30 a.m. July 24. Fury’s date is TBA.
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Mercer County
Jason W. Fury
Ronceverte
Joey A. Tanner
Webster Springs
Southern Regional Detention Center
Beckley
Tanner
Fury
Beaver
Roy Compton
Lottery commissions boost West Virginia sales growth
Dinsmore noted commissions can be a major income for independent outlets. Hearts of Huntington earned 50000 dollars in commissions last fiscal year. Powerball fuels much of lottery sales, with Mercer County hosting 59 outlets including Mountaineer Bowling and S&S Express. The lottery raises over 50 million dollars annually for education, seniors, and tourism development.
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Hearts of Huntington
West Virginia
Mercer County
Mountaineer Bowling
S&s Express
S-Mart
PC FoodMart
Bluefield
Relatives evacuated as police assault ends standoff
Richlands police and state troopers negotiated with a man identified as Smith at a residence after a partial evacuation of residents. A shot was fired from inside. When negotiations failed the tactical team fired tear gas, entered the residence, and took Smith and Silcox into custody.
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Richlands
William Puckett
Smith
Silcox
Puckett
Cole honored for lifelong service and family leadership
Former mayor and longtime Bluefield businessman Paul Cole receives the Distinguished Citizen Award. He reflects on family, scouting, and community impact, noting his father’s Eagle Scout legacy and his own contributions through Cole Motor Company, Truck City Parts, and local leadership roles with the chamber of commerce the medical center and the development authority. Fellow speakers praise the Cole family’s honesty and civic involvement.
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Truck City Parts
Cole Chevrolet Cadillac
Greater
R.W. “Buz” Wilkinson
First Century Bank
Bluefield
Nelson Walker
Virginia Lottery Retailer Totals by County and Bonuses
Virginia counties report retailer counts and lottery revenues with Wythe Giles and Buchanan leading, noting bonuses for selling major winning tickets. Scarborough cites highway access as a factor in sales, detailing $4.86 million in Lynchburg area and $4.28 million in Wythe County among others.
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Wythe County
Giles County
Buchanan County
Bland County
Scarborough
Virginia
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