Officials warn citizens about jury duty scams
Southern District of West Virginia officials warn of phone scams claiming a federal arrest warrant for failing to appear for jury service. Callers pose as US Marshals, demand payments or personal data. real court officials do not request such payments. Contact US Marshals Service at 304-347-5136 for guidance.
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ELCH
West Virginia
United States District Court For
District of
United States Marshals Service
Charleston
Parkersburg
United States District Court Southern District of
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National Park Service Opens Camp Brookside Center
The National Park Service announces a grand opening for Camp Brookside environmental education center in Summers County West Virginia. The free May 21 event at Brooks marks the park’s new overnight facility with seven cabins and a large hall plus a commercial kitchen, housing up to 38 guests.
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National Park Service
Rooks
West Virginia
New River Gorge National
Summers County
Brooks
Union Carbide
Alley
McDowell County Memorial Police Ride in Heavy Rain
The Welch event shortened its route due to heavy rain but still drew 15 to 20 riders and police from other agencies. Family members and supporters gathered at Linkous Park for post ride events with Starlite Karooke and former Sheriff Mike Brooks participating. Proceeds fund benefits for McDowell County law enforcement families, and organizers plan a full ride later in the summer.
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Welch
McDowell County
Welch Police Department
S.P “Pat” McKinney
Linkous Park
McKinney
Starlite Karooke
Pocahontas
Mike Brooks
McDowell
E.A. Muncy
Wendy’s
Bluefield
Rt. 460
Tazewell County
Rt. 16
Tazewell
Charles Boothe
Cboothe
Bottonline
Riding Academy free for military and first responders
Cole Harley-Davidson offers a three day Basic Rider Course free to military and first responders, endorsed by the MSF and Harley Davidson. The course covers mental and physical rider skills, with range sessions on basic control and risk management. Signups and details are at the dealer links or by contacting Lisa Horne.
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Sluefield
Cole Harley-Davidson
Motorcycle Safety Foundation
MSF
Harley-Davidson
Experi
Colehd.com
Riding Academy
Harleydavidson
Con
Alberta releases wildfire damage surveillance app for Fort McMurray
Alberta Municipal Affairs Minister Danielle Larivee announces a new app that shows satellite views of Fort McMurray after the massive wildfire. She cautions that images may be traumatic but aims to provide overviews of the city, where about 80,000 residents evacuated and over 2,400 structures were destroyed.
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Alberta
Fort Mcmurray
Community meeting at PSHS Media Center Monday Evening
A meeting will be held Monday at 7 p.m. in the PSHS Media Center. For more information, contact Carol Bailey at 304-425-1721 or 304-920-8910 via call or text.
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Pshs Media Center
Carol Bailey
Indictments Filed by Tazewell County Grand Jury May 3
Ninety one indictments were returned by the Tazewell County grand jury on May 3 led by Commonwealth Attorney Mike Dennis. The list includes Donald Ray Amos possess Schedule I or II Drug and other offenses. Isaac Jody Blankenship felon with a weapon. Tammy booker and many others facing concealment, burglary, larceny, embezzlement, drug charges, DUI and related crimes. The arrests encompass Richlands, Bluefield, Oakwood, Raven, Princeton and surrounding towns with multiple offenses per defendant. The grand jury handed down numerous counts across drugs, weapons and property crimes, highlighting widespread activity in the region.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Commonwealth
Mike Dennis
Donald Ray Amos
Lindside
David Ryan Belcher
Oakwood
Issac Jody Blankenship
Richlands
Michael Lee Booker
Bramwell
Kevin Wayne Brinkley
Bluefield
Fredrick Donell Brooks
Sandston
Alvin Casey
Raven
Michelle Leigh Casey
Crystal Dawn Cline
North Tazewell
Courtney Danielle Coleman
Mavisdale
Erskine
Richard Wayne
Timothy David Farmer
Bruce Anthony Flack
Takeem Jaimell Freeman
Tyquon Jermaine Freeman
Charles Michael Gates
Reba Shawnessy Grahovac
Anawalt
Brandon Lee Howerton
Oakvale
Aaron Jackson
Doran
Tenika Jean Jackson
Princeton
Joshua Ray Jeter
Brian Keith Johnson
Lebanon
Ricky Dean Nicholas
Angela Darlene Lester
Ronald Dean Lester
Honaker
Toby Leon Marrs
Wytheville
Buford Edward Martin
Bandy
Joseph Eugene Mathena
Tommy Wayne Messer
Cedar Bluff
Nicole Elizabeth Minnix
John David Monteiro
Aaron Paul Morgan
George Franklin Ogle
Peterstown
Cynthia Dawn Ratliff
Gary Wayne Ratliff
Randy Edward Remines
Jarred Lee Burrough
Aletta Dawn Shephard
Rebecca Lynn Stacy
Wayne Laxton Steele
Angela Clarke
Rodney Gerald Thompson
Dui
Tiffany Nicole Vanhoozer
Derick Lee Wallace
Chauncey Alphonso Ziglar
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Bluefield Daily Telegraph
McDowell County Memorial
Lisa Horne
Colehd
PSHS
Princeton Senior High School
Bdtonline
Blandstreetauto.com
Beltone Hearing Aid Center
Main Street
Robert C. Byrd Drive
Beckley
Epic
Westmoreland
Humana & More
Eltone Hearing Aid Center
Hear Bettereth
W. Main
Ug Entinam
Senna
A. WW
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