McDowell prison escapee still on the lam
James Lewis Santanio, inmate at McDowell County Correctional Facility, escaped from a roadside work crew Friday in Elkhorn near the Mercer county line. A warrant for escape and NCIC listing are in effect. He is not considered armed. contact authorities with information at 436 4106.
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Local man pleads guilty to DUI in fatal Tazewell crash
Larry E. Mullins Jr., 21, of Richlands, pleaded guilty to DUI and reckless driving in a fatal Middle Creek crash that killed Gregory Dye, 16, of Cedar Bluff. The court sentenced him to 12 months on each charge, suspended three months on each, leaving an active 18 month term, with 30 months probation on the involuntary manslaughter charge. Dye was a Richlands High School student in the 1996 Dodge Avenger crash on Route 621 near Route 718. another passenger was injured.
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Lawmakers press final bid to save Bluefield State two-year programs
Mercer County lawmakers rallied Sunday to shield Bluefield State College two-year associate programs from elimination as HB1 moved with SB448. Despite 40 votes in support, the amendment failed. nursing remains protected. Delegates and senators touted continued efforts urging Gov Wise to veto the bill. Barbara Hawkins at bhawkins bottonline.com.
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Child care training slated Thursday in Welch
Welch program MountainHeart Community Services will run a training session for family day care providers and staff at the McDowell County Health and Human Resources building 840 Virginia St Welch. Topics include Problem Behavior from 10 a.m. to noon and Supporting Stressed Kids from 12 30 to 2 30 p.m. Call 681 8271 or 800 834 7082 for details.
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Mercer man sentenced to year for involuntary manslaughter
Mercer County Circuit Court Judge John R. Frazier sentenced Bobby Joe Boyles to one year in Southern Regional Jail in Beckley after a guilty plea to involuntary manslaughter. The case stemmed from the death of 17 year old Beverly Daniels at a Bluefield motel after reportedly consuming intoxicants. Attorneys Derrick Lefler and Kermit Moore represented Boyles.
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Bluefield State College earns charter in nursing honor society
Bluefield State College has been awarded a charter for Sigma Theta Tau International, one of the world’s leading nursing organizations. BSC BSN Honor Society President Sandra Wynn and Faculty Advisor Betty Nash Blevins announced the charter, with a ceremony set for April 6 at 5 30 p m in the Harris Jefferson Student Center. Current BSC members and eligible Sigma Theta Tau members from other schools may join. Betty Blevins at 304 327 4218.
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Tazewell County Blotter Summary For Week Of March 19
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Department issued 37 traffic tickets and made 74 arrests during the week of March 19. It served 405 civil papers and transported inmates 3,666 miles. Deputies responded to 208 calls and supervised inmates for 305 hours, with eight traffic accidents handled.
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