Weather improves as march arrives after harsh winter
Campbell notes March may reveal more on weather trends after two severe ice storms. The snow remained light with most accumulations under six inches. Virginia DOT assistant resident engineer Cochran calls this winter a blessing, saving about 75 percent of costs due to warmer conditions and fewer storms, supporting ongoing road projects. Batty adds storms will fade as sun strengthens, easing transportation.
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Campbell
Mickey Cochran
Virginia Department of Transportation
Tazewell
Bland
Cochran
Batty
Bank Heist Ends in Double Police Killings
Police killed two robbers after a bank heist turned chaotic. A robber fired from a parked area while police returned fire, triggering a gun battle caught on TV. Witnesses described frantic exchanges and officers taking cover as helicopters surveilled the scene.
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al Pacino
Los Angeles
Armando Jimenez
Fourth suspect charged in Cosby extortion plot
An FBI arrest in Los Angeles added Boris Sabas 42 also known as Boris Shmulevich to the probe into a $40 million extortion scheme against Bill Cosby. Sabas faces conspiracy and extortion charges with an extradition hearing set for March 14. The indictment ties Sabas to driving two co conspirators to New York and arranging travel as the scheme shifted from 40 to 24 million.
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New York
Bill Cosby
Boris Sabas
Boris Shmulevich
FBI
Los Angeles
U.S
Andrew Wistrich
Sabas
Autumn Jackson
Jose Medina
Ms. Jackson
Cosby
Medina
Anniversary talk recalls normal schools history and future
A speaker traced costs and growth of state normal schools now the State College System, noting Concord built for 1700 with minimal heat and low entrance and board fees. West Virginia’s future focus on technology and an intranet was urged, with leaders from state colleges and the governor’s office echoed by Rep. Rahall and alumni greetings.
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State College System
Concord
Concord College
Underwood
U.S
Nick Rahall
Homer K. Ball
Haro Carter
West Virginia State College
College System Board
Margaret Sayre
Board of
Daniel Rickey
Foundation
James Harrison
Student Government Association
Michael Cisco
Honaker 911 Tape Details Shooting Call and Responding Officers
Continued from an A County Emergency 911 tape, the Honaker call included the initial vehicle and suspect descriptions and a report of being shot. The sheriff's department and other law enforcement agencies arrived quickly after the news. Bailey described a scene with heavy police presence and four detectives, plus cooperation from all departments, as they dedicate time to uncovering details.
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Honaker
Sheriff's Department
Bailey
R.E. Baughman
Storm water project eyed by city with federal ties
A West Virginia city selects Dewberry and Davis to manage a large storm water mitigation plan. The project aims to reduce flood hazards, with two phases including identification of hazards and detailed design. Tuck Engineering will conduct surveys and mapping. The plan covers city and outside limits runoff and seeks FEMA funding avenues.
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Virginia
West Virginia
Marion
Pannell
Dewberry & Davis
FEMA
Federal Emergency Management Agency
Tuck Engineering, Inc
Tuck
Dewbeery & Davis
Bluefield
Sys
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