Four Arrested After Bluefield Drug Raid Incident
Police and regional task force executed a Friday morning search at 3113 Bluefield Ave near the state line. Officers seized about an ounce of crack cocaine, cash, and a scratched serial number handgun. Chantay Greene 27 Latasha Brown 26 Jermaine Cummins 23 from New Rochelle NY and Randy Robinson 21 Detroit MI were charged with possession with intent to distribute crack cocaine and Greene Cummins and Robinson with delivery of a controlled substance. All four remained in custody awaiting arraignment Friday afternoon.
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Virginia
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Trial Date Set For Dueling Murder Case In Northfork Hollow
McDowell County man Steven Bryant Simpson Sr. 47 of William Bottom is set for a June 10 trial on one count of murder by dueling for an April 20 2006 shootout in Gillam Bottom Northfork Hollow that left Dana Martin 39 dead. Pre trial motions are May 30. Prosecutor Sid Bell said the charge carries the same penalty as first degree murder. Simpson remains free on bond.
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Dana Martin
Worth
J.S. McCarty
West Virginia State Police
Welch
Martin
Murensky
McCarty
West Virginia
Bell
Moore admits ballot gaffe. votes to be re drawn for District 23
Moore acknowledged a ballot mistake that required the district to redraw candidate positions. Hicks will draw ballot positions again Monday at the McDowell County Courthouse, delaying results as officials ensure notarizations and proper ordering. If he wins, Moore would serve a third consecutive term and chair the Banking and Insurance Committee.
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Frank Kapish
McDowell County
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Banking and Insurance
Princeton sewer rate hike sparks March 10 public hearing
Princeton residents and businesses may voice questions at the March 10 public hearing at the Municipal Building about a proposed sewer rate increase to fund a $7 million modernization of the treatment plant and comply with the 1997 Clean Water Act Phase 2. Residential rates would rise from 10.50 to 15.50 monthly, with future steps toward 21.50 by May 200%.
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Princeton Sanitary Board
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Saffel
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N. Wickham Avenue
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Gjordan
Bottonline.com
Athens Launches Recycling Program Inspired by Bluefield
Athens will start a monthly recycling pickup collecting bagged cardboard newspaper aluminum and two plastic types. Cardboard and all inserts go. catalogs magazines and office paper do not. First pickup March 31 with monthly repeats. Bags distributed at Town Hall with delivery available by council member Carol Bard.
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Carol Bard
Bluefield
Bard
Mel Saunders
Athens Town Hall
Town Hall
Mercer County
Princeton
Pay raise debate tests legacy lawmakers' sacrifices
The Senate debated a pay package for lawmakers with comments from Kessler and others about fairness amid teacher raises and pension changes. Several lame ducks defended increases, citing long service costs, while two Republicans opposed. others urged shifting salaries to a citizen panel.
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Jesse Guills
R Greenbrier
Guills
Senate
Earl Ray Tomblin
Doogan
Citizens Commission
Lawmak
Job fair draws broad interest at Telegraph event
Massey representatives showcased local operations in southern West Virginia, southwestern Virginia, and eastern Kentucky and noted hiring across underground and surface mines. Eleven companies participated as job seekers, including Pam Johnson of Bluefield and Meagan Scott of Princeton, explored finance and clerical roles while others sought truck driving opportunities without a CDL. The Armory floor buzzed with activity around midday as applicants filled out forms.
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Massey
West Virginia
Virginia
Kentucky
Telegraph
Teresa Dye
the Telegraph
Dye
Pam Johnson
Bluefield
Johnson
Meagan Scott
Princeton
Scott
Bruce Hicks
Montcalm
Nascar
Water project to extend service to Bradshaw Mountain areas
Ramsburg outlines a multi phase plan to extend water to Brashaw and Jolo with bids within 60 days and a total cost of 4.3 million. Abandoned Mine Land fund provides 2.4 million and Rural Utilities Services adds 1.9 million. Governor Manchin supports the effort as part of his infrastructure priorities as residents rely on cisterns and bottled water.
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Jolo
Ramsburg
Bradshaw Mountain
Rural Utilities Services
Manchin
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Kerry Allen to Speak at Winterfest in Glen Lyn
Evangelist Kerry Allen will headline Winterfest March 2 to 4 at Glen Lyn Church of Christ in Glen Lyn Virginia. Theme is Joy In Christ with nightly music at 6 30 and services at 7 00. Allen leads Person to Person Ministries since 1998 and has a family rooted in ministry.
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Person To Person Ministries
Person To Person
Bluefield College of Evangelism
Midway Church of Christ
Bluefield
Mona
Wade
Chad
Glen Lyn Church of Christ
Glen Lyn
Area Men’s Christian Fellowship
Bozoo Christian Church
Goodwyn’s Chapel
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