Local hero honored for RAF crash rescue in 1971
William Swain, 49, of Elbert, McDowell County, is finally being recognized for a 1971 RAF crash rescue at Upper Heyford England. As a sergeant, Swain pulled a pilot from a burning jet after a midair failure by the Red Arrows, suffering burns and PTSD. He later returned to McDowell County in 1990 after completing schooling and building a life as a chef and certified professional.
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Swain
England
Royal Air Force
Upper Heyford
RAF
Red Arrows
D.C. Longden
R.N. Stoor
Central Flying School
Kembel
Oxfordshire
Air Force
McDowell County
Man dies in ATV mishap in Coalwood area
A 29 year old Roderfield man died Sunday after a tree toppled onto his four wheeler in Coalwood. Emergency crews responded at noon with Coalwood Gary and McDowell County Fire departments assisting. He was airlifted to Charleston Area Medical Center after CPR was performed en route, but efforts failed and he was returned to Welch Emergency Hospital.
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Coalwood
McDowell County
J.R. Pauley
Welch Detachment
West Virginia
Welch
Charleston Area Medical Center
Welch Emergency Hospital
American Beauty sweeps top Oscars at 72nd ceremony
At the 72nd Academy Awards broadcast, American Beauty won best picture and best director for Sam Mendes while Kevin Spacey claimed best actor for his role in the film. Hilary Swank earned best actress for Boys Don’t Cry. Michael Caine appeared in the program.
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Michael Caine
Shrine Auditorium
Los Angeles
OS Angeles
Kevin Spacey
Hilary
Swank
Sam Mendes
Tazewell faces 3.5 million budget gap in county plans
Tazewell County faces a deficit estimated between 3 million and 3.5 million. The Board of Supervisors will meet at 6 30 p m Monday to discuss 2000 2001 cuts at the county administration building. Vice chairman Rasnick says the previous board bears responsibility for expenses including two new fire trucks. County Administrator Farthing may draft the 3.5 million in cuts, amid calls to curb spending without layoffs.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Bill Rasnick
Rasnick
Jimmy Jones
Jones
Chase
Donnie Lowe
Earl Griffith
Richard Farthing
Farthing
Griffith
Route 102 dedication set for Tuesday
Route 102 replacement project in Tazewell County to beDedicated Tuesday at 11 a.m. indoors at Woodtech plant meeting room. Bridge named for Clyde Bowling who led the crusade for the 10.6 million project. Open to the public as road and four-span 120 foot Bluestone River bridge now open despite ongoing construction. The route runs one mile from Bluefield to Falls Mills bypassing a low railroad overpass.
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Bluefield
Tazewell County
Woodtech
Clyde Bowling
Falls Mills
Bluestone River
Wedding Extravaganza showcases nuptial ideas in Bluefield
The 5th annual Wedding Extravaganza hosted by Party Planners at Brushfork Armory offered wedding planning exhibits by local businesses a workshop luncheon and a fashion show. Denise Copolo coordinator said the event helps small businesses gain exposure in the community and inform couples of local services.
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Luefield
Brushfork Armory
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
D.J
Denise Copolo
Eric DiNova
Terri
Jeanne Bulford
Bluefield
Sharon Hill
Belk Department Store
Brushfork National Guard
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Bill Archer
The
Daily Telegraph
William Swain
Man
ATV
Virginia Cash
Lotto
Route 102
Charles Owens
Raleigh County
Beckley
Abby
Kingdome
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