Mercer murder trial jurors to tour crime scene
Two Mercer County residents face first degree murder charges in separate deaths. Arnold Dempsey Jr. and Cathy Graham appeared for status hearings in Mercer County Circuit Court. Dempsey's trial is set for July 28 with a scene visit approved. Graham's trial remains set for August 18 and she is free on bond.
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Mercer
Princeton
Mercer County
Arnold Sampson Dempsey Jr
Southern
Beckley
Jeremy Little Sr
Bluefield
Little
Stoney Ridge Road
Airport Road
Dempsey
Derek Swope
Swope
Cathy Darlene Graham
Kegley
Graham
Curtis Yates
Young
Lake Bottom
Yates
Ing
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline
Safety First as Fourth Fireworks Spark Caution Across Virginias
Officials urge caution to prevent brush fires and injuries during Fourth of July celebrations in Virginia and West Virginia. Firefighters advise clearing 10 feet around staging areas and keeping water handy. West Virginia bans large reloadable shells and many aerial devices. novelties and sparklers are allowed with supervision. Sparks can reach 1200 degrees, risking wildfires in dry conditions.
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Princeton
Virginias
Charlie Croy
West Virginia
Fred
Turck
Virginia Department of Forestry
VDOF
Turek
Police blotter highlights from June 28 incidents
June 28 reports include a shot fired in the Graves and Bluefield area investigated by Patrolmen Vance and Naumann with nothing found. A female subject on Bland Street was stopped, located, and taken to the station. Trespassing on Union Street cleared. An assault on a juv enile at East River Park investigated. A crash at College Avenue logged by Lambert. A verbal dispute on Preston Street resolved by Corporal Brooks. June 29 disturbance at West Virginia Manor escorted to his room by Horton.
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Bluefield Avenue
J.D. Vance
H.E. Naumann
Bland Street
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J.d.vance
Union Street
East River Park
College Avenue
D.A. Lambert
Preston Street
J.T. Brooks
West Virginia
Stadium access under review after compliance doubts
City officials, including Cochran, say they will cooperate with a state agency to determine if Mitchell Stadium is handicap compliant. Cochran notes that earlier state rulings claimed compliance, though no report has been viewed. He emphasizes making ball games accessible to all. Charles Owens at cowens bottonline.com for details.
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Cochran
Mitchell Stadium
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline.com
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