May 6 2004: Local News Highlights From BDtonline
A brief May 6 2004 news roundup from BDtonline covering local events, updates, and community notices. Names, places, and specifics are drawn from the readable fragments to outline the day’s key happenings.
Today’s Sunny Skies Bring Warm Lower 80s
Mostly sunny conditions with summer like temperatures reaching the lower 80s by late afternoon as the WVVA weather team reports.
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WVVA
Court orders life for Wythe felon after three strikes
A Wythe felon was sentenced to life imprisonment following a third strike ruling. The case highlights state law enforcement and judiciary actions on repeat offenders. The A-5 Reading Bee marks its five year anniversary with community features and educational highlights.
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Wythe
The finale at Ox Ve Telegraph event
The final installment of the Ox Ve Telegraph series concludes amid local interest. Details remain sparse in the readable text, but organizers and participants are named in connection to the closing program and associated activities.
Princeton Community Hospital cuts two cardiac programs
In March Princeton Community Hospital posted its largest monthly loss of 2.4 million, forcing the shutdown of HeartCare cardiac rehabilitation and the Dr. Dean Ornish Program for Reversing Heart Disease. Both lose money and will close after current enrollees finish. HeartCare ends Sept. 1.
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Princeton
Princeton Community Hospital
HeartCare
Dean Ornish
Story
McDowell murder trial centers on drugs and pay killings
In a McDowell County case linked to drugs and theft, James Blaine Waldron faces first degree murder charges for the May 13 2001 shooting death of Chantel Webb a mother of two from Raysal. Prosecutor Fred Giggenbach called it a murder for hire tied to drug debts.
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Welch
McDowell County
James Blaine
Rusty” Waldron
Jolo
Chantel Webb
Raysal
Lula Belle Webb
Fred Giggenbach
Prosecutor’s Institute
Charleston
Webb
Milk prices rise as parents worry about budget strain
Bluefield shoppers face milk price hikes with reports of a 25 percent jump at one point. Grant's Supermarkets owner Randle Grant notes prices surged from 2.49 to 3.19, the largest single increase he has seen. Officials say programs exist to aid families with this rising cost.
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Luefield
Randle Grant
Grant
Bluefield
Green Valley
Maddie Bowman
Eric DiNovo
NBC Friends cast photo features Aniston LeBlanc Schwimmer Kudrow
A publicity photo showcases the six Friends stars Jennifer Aniston Matt LeBlanc David Schwimmer Lisa Kudrow Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox Arquette. The undated image presents the familiar NBC ensemble with the central characters Rachel Joey Ross Phoebe Chandler and Monica.
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NBC
Bluefield Va. selects new mayor and swears in acting leader
Bluefield Virginia mayoral race ends with Don Harris sworn in as acting mayor one day after election and set to begin full duties on July 1. Harris thanks the council and seeks citizens support while noting former mayor Bill King resigned 27 days ago triggering a 30 day charter deadline. Rick Taylor comments on the resignation.
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Bluefield
Don Harris
Harris
Cial
Rick Taylor
Bill King
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