Closing arguments frame Messenger case in U S police review
The final day of the five day trial featured closing arguments from all four lawyers. Assistant U S Attorney Karen Bleattler urged the jury to press play on the 911 tape and stressed Messenger’s missteps on Oct 8 9 1999 while defense counsel argued Rose staged the 911 calls to pursue a $1 billion claim.
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Rebecca Beck
Messenger
Beck
McDowell County
Rhonda Ray
Rose
U.S
Karen Bleattler
Bleattler
Chittum
Gary Messenger
Neal Rose
Jess Gundy
West Virginia State Police
Gary
Hatfield
Miller
America
Anawalt Voices Wary On Regional Water Plan
Anawalt residents express concern over a potential merger or takeover of the town water works by Gary. They fear drastic rate hikes beyond the current $16.50 monthly charge, despite Rural Development inspectors approving upgrades. The regional project has been in planning for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rash
Anawalt
Gary
Signals shift to active mode at Claypool Hill intersection
New traffic signals at the U.S. 469 Cedar Creek Road intersection near Wal-Mart and Lowe’s in Claypool Hill will be activated Thursday. Until then they operate in flashing mode and drivers are urged to use caution as they orient to the new system.
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Claypool Hill
U.S. Highway 469
Cedar Creek Road
Wal-Mart
Lowe’s
Tazewell County
Civil War Days events light up Olde Towne Princeton
Children at Whitethorn Elementary learn Civil War hardships as medicine ran scarce and rifles sounded. The Olde Towne Princeton Civil War Days run from 9 a.m. with a Colors ceremony, fashion show, and lectures by Dr. C. Stuart McGehee and Gary Walker. Lincoln’s proclamation and General Lee portrayal highlight a weekend of living history.
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Chris Jackson
Whitethorn
Asher Sexton
Princeton
West Virginia
C. Stuart McGehee
Gary Walker
Abraham Lincoln
Lincoln
Jim Rubin
al Stone
Hinton
Robert E. Lee
Memorial Building
West Main Street
Bluefield Concert Series Praised. Attendees Support Continuation
Friday’s concert drew residents like Theresa Weiser who attends yearly and praises Bluefield’s inclusive series. Phil and Lynn Parker chase the daytime cultural break, while teachers like Valencia Angles bring students for a four year field trip highlight. Pippa Hammond and Debbie Perdue also applauded the ongoing event and local talent.
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Bluefield
Theresa Weiser
Phil
Lynn Parker
Phil Parker
Valencia Angles
Wade
Pippa Hammond
Debbie Perdue
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WO. Ellison
Jeff Chadwick
Rusty Chadwick
Ivan Halsey
LeRoy Mabe
Robert McClung
Mark Montgomery
Robert Redd
Workforce Investment Board
Beckley
Raleigh County Armory
Mercer County Board of Education
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Mercer School
Country Power Equipment & Buck Store
Mercer Street
Jayce
Skamper
Layton
Scotty Ondastey
Credi
Ems
Brick Street
THE
Boy'scouts OF America
Hes Sporting Goods
Srung
Aceprocraft Pro
ATE Procraft 190
Super Pro
Dream Boat
Eile
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DELUX
Somr
Crestliner
Lowrance
Fish Forever
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