King Coal Highway Inches Closer to McDowell County Groundbreaking
The King Coal Highway moves toward McDowell County with a Friday noon groundbreaking in Mingo County to start the next 10 miles from Mary Taylor Mountain to Calico Mountain and connect Taylorsville and Red Jacket. US Rep Nick Rahall and Transportation Secretary Mary Peters attend. Executive Director Mike Mitchem notes the project nears McDowell and widens southern West Virginia access along I 73/74 from Bluefield to Huntington.
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Police dogs sweep Mercer County schools no drugs found
West Virginia State Police Princeton Police and Pocahontas County Sheriff's deputies used five K-9 units at Princeton Senior High and PikeView High. Principal Ben Disibbio and Todd Browning reported no significant findings and said the searches deter drug activity and provide police dog training opportunities.
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Mercer students join fifth Mercer County Reading Bee at Bluefield State
Mercer County students will participate in the fifth annual Reading Bee co sponsored by First Community Bank Bluefield and the Greater Bluefield Chamber of Commerce. The event begins at 8 15 a m at Bluefield State College with Elementary teams, guided by Superintendent Deborah Akers. Prizes and individual awards will be given after the program and lunch will be served at the Student Union Cafeteria.
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Keystone officer charged with sexual abuse released on bond
Keystone police officer Matthew Savidge 22 of Coalwood was charged with first degree sexual abuse involving a 13 year old. He was released on a $10,000 bond after spending the night in McDowell County Detention Center. State Police investigated at family request. Mayor Wade called him promising and highly recommended, with plans to attend the state academy.
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