Shooting on Bradshaw Mountain Leaves One Dead
One woman, Chantell Web, 22, of Raysal, died on arrival at Welch Community Hospital after a shooting on Bradshaw Mountain. Two men, Jeffrey Mullens, 22, and Donald Ball, 34, were hospitalized in stable or critical condition at CAMC. Suspects Mose Mullins, 34, and James Waldron, 35, were arrested and charged with first degree murder. The incident occurred Sunday at 4 p.m. along a gravel road off Route 83. Police say all five involved appeared to know each other. Additional charges pending.
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McDowell County
Chantell Web
Raysal
Welch Community Hospital
Jeffrey Mullens
Bradshaw
Charleston Area Medical Center
Donald Ball
Whitewood
CAMC
J.R. Pauley
West Virginia State Police
Welch Detachment
Pauley
Mose Douglas Mullins, Jr
James “Rusty
Blaine Waldron
Jolo
Gas prices dip at Bluefield and Tazewell stations
Regional low prices listed across Bluefield and Tazewell areas with multiple stations showing regular unleaded at $1.48 to $1.49, unleaded plus around $1.56 to $1.68, and super unleaded from $1.59 to $1.69. Prices cover Bluefield VA and nearby Green Valley and Route 460 areas.
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Food City
Tim’s
U.S. Route 460
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Route 460
White’s
Pop Shop
Princeton
K.D
Green Valley
Go Mart
Census shows surge in unmarried couples in 2000 census
Washington AP reports the 2000 census reveals a 71 percent rise in unmarried couples, a 25 percent jump in women raising children without fathers, and a 21 percent increase in those living alone. The trend signals shifting family structures and policy debates on domestic partnerships and same sex marriage.
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America
Dorian Solot
Census 2000 shows rise in aging U.S. population
The 2000 census records a notable increase in Americans aged 65 and older since 1990, reflecting an aging population. The data highlight shifts in age structure across regions and indicate growing shares of seniors, with implications for policy, healthcare, and social programs.
Southwest Virginia methadone clinic faces local opposition
Wardell resident Rhonda Nelson, living less than a half mile from the proposed Life Center of Galax methadone outpatient clinic in Town Hollow, rallies residents to block the project. She has about 100 petition signatures and plans to present them to the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors amid concerns over property values safety and aesthetics. Debbie May of Life Center of Galax defends methadone as an opioid treatment option.
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Virginia
Tazewell County
Rhonda Nelson
Town Hollow
Life Center of Galax
Nelson
Tazewell County Juvenile Domestic Relations Court
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Methadone Clinic
Debbie May
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Judge keeps Poole sentencing set for May 30
In Beckley federal court the sentencing of Michael Wayne Poole was continued to May 30 after a hearing that revealed a bank robbery spree ending July 25, 2000. Poole, 44, admitted robbing 10 banks during a 58 day period beginning May 18, 2000, including an $8,970 theft from First Community Bank of Bluefield. Assistant U.S. Attorney John File urged an upward departure for the glove hand tactic, and FBI Special Agent Terrence Schwartz testified.
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Bluefield
Mercer Mall
Poole
U.S
John File
Terrence Schwartz
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Rockefeller urges Cheney to curb West Virginia gas costs
U S Senator Jay Rockefeller calls Vice President Cheney and FTC Chair Pitofsky to act now on rising gasoline prices in West Virginia and across the nation. He asks for an FTC probe into why prices reached startling levels and vows to work with lawmakers on short term relief for consumers.
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Princeton
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U.S
Jay Rockefeller
D-Wv
Federal Trade Commission
FTC
Robert Pitofsky
Energy Task Force
Pitofsky
West
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