Sheriff pushes for 911 center and space in Tazewell
Sheriff H S Caudill urged the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors to approve a new 911 center and expanded space for the sheriff's office in the old health department facilities. Deputies and 911 staff described deplorable conditions, lack of interview and evidence rooms, and overcrowded processing areas. The board signaled the issue will require IDA input and a formal decision at a future meeting.
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Kagan Defends Harvard Policy On Military Recruiters
Supreme Court nominee Elena Kagan argued Harvard Law's policy allowed recruiters while protecting LGBT students, as Sen Sessions pressed accusations of defying federal law. Democrats praised her thorough, candid responses, with one Republican senator noting her stock rising after her remarks on Miguel Estrada. The committee scheduled a second hearing day to continue the grilling and a potential final confirmation vote.
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Petraeus leaves option to delay Afghan troop draw
Gen David Petraeus told a Senate panel there could be tweaks or significant changes to the war plan by year end if the Afghan campaign does not improve. He cited an assessment later this year before confirming any shift in President Obama’s schedule. Obama has nominated Petraeus to replace Gen Stanley McChrystal, fired over remarks about civilian leaders.
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Former Mercer deputy sues in circuit court for reinstatement
Albritton D. Beasley former Mercer County Sheriff's Department officer sues Mercer County Commission former sheriff Danny Wills and current Sheriff Don Meadows in Mercer County Circuit Court seeking reinstatement and both compensatory and punitive damages. Beasley alleges baseless accusations aimed to aid political aims and harming his reputation. Wills pled guilty to hydrocodone related charges and Meadows faced allegations of backing his opponent. The suit notes Wills used department funds to obtain pills and Meadows ran against Wills in 2008. A status conference is not expected until September.
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Britt” Beasley
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Man sought in Bluewell crash after parking lot exit
A Mercer County sheriff deputy sought Timothy Parker, 50, of Bluewell after a two-vehicle crash with a dump truck on U S Route 52. Julie Walters, 31, was treated at Bluefield Regional Medical Center. Parker faces charges for leaving the scene and driving while revoked. both drivers may face failure to yield right of way charges.
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