DOH patrols McDowell for overweight coal trucks
West Virginia Division of Highways routine enforcement in McDowell County cited coal trucks for weight violations. Director Cam Lewis said yellow tickets range from $20 to $1,600 and patrols occur weekly across the county with portable scales. Lewis stressed the effort is routine and separate from Charleston weight limit controversy and clarified off-loading rules when overweight coal is found.
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McDowell County
Charleston
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Guard's guilty plea hearing continued in West Virginia case
In Bluefield a 90 minute closed door meeting led to a postponed guilty plea for Brian L. Martin 34 Buckeye charged with sexual contact with Deborah A. Craig an inmate at Alderson Federal Prison Camp. Judge David A. Faber extended the hearing with no new date set.
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Charlotte Martin
U.S
David A. Faber
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John File
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Watch continues as rivers threaten towns in region
Residents along Lorton Lick Road and Matoaka monitor rising creeks after heavy rain. Marci Helmandollar says flooding worsened last July with four to five feet in her house, while WL Harvey notes water receding but present. Mayor Jack Coburn reports creeks up but within banks, warning rain could worsen conditions. State police report no road closures yet as officials balance relief with lingering drought.
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Matoaka
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Monroe County
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Greg Jordan
Gjordan
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Police blotter march 17 underage drinking and breaches
On march 17 a group of juveniles received several underage drinking citations and a breach of peace citation after causing a disturbance in a Stafford Drive parking lot. A silver Mongoose bicycle was reported stolen on Mercer Street.
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Retirement of Don Hedock Highlights School Board Sendoff
Reporters note Hedock leaves after a tenure as Tazewell County schools superintendent amid turbulent times. Board members praise his work restoring morale and guiding the district through challenging periods as the end of his tenure nears. Comments from Dr. Ben Susman and Jan White reflect appreciation for his leadership and the difficulties faced.
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Jan White
Charles Owens
Cowens
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Laeger man pleads guilty in oxycodone distribution case
A McDowell County man, 53 year old Steve Lambert of Jaeger, pleaded guilty in Bluefield federal court to conspiring to distribute oxycodone. He faces up to 20 years, a $1 million fine, three years of supervised release and a $100 special assessment. He also agreed to surrender $12,040, 12 firearms, a 1994 Chevy pickup, a mobile home, and property. Judge Faber scheduled sentencing for June 3 at 11:30 a.m. in Bluefield.
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McDowell County
Steve Lambert
Jaeger
Lambert
U.S
David A. Faber
West Virginia
Faber
Steven R. Compton
Stanley I. Selden
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