Girl Drowns as Storms Flood Southern Counties in West Virginia
A 6 year old girl died after being swept away by high water in Logan County during a week of storms that flooded at least five southern counties. Rescue crews found Tiffany Fillinger Saturday morning while her father remained missing. A state of emergency was declared for Boone, Mercer, Raleigh and Wyoming counties with thousands without power and hundreds evacuated.
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Buffalo Creek
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Tiffany Fillinger
Newa
Lilly Fillinger
Marilyn Crosby
Bob Wise
Boone
Mercer
Raleigh
Wyoming
Wyoming County
Mullens
Matheny
Oceana
Wise
Bill Case
Boone County
Goodwin
Little Coal River
Greenbrier
Case
Kanawha
St. Albans High School
Division of Highways
Oakvale
Mercer County
State Office of Emergency Services
Phil Moye
Huntington
Charleston Alley Cats
Savannah Sand Gnats
VMI graduates first female cadet class in historic ceremony
14 women completed four years at Virginia Military Institute marking the end of its 162 year history as a male school. Superintendent Maj. Gen. Josiah Bunting III praised the class for discipline amid public scrutiny. Cadets recalled rough beginnings but celebrated unity and lasting friendships as Sen. John McCain urged careful career choices.
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Lexington
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U.S. Supreme Court
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Corps
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R-Ariz
McCain
Relay. Buddies Support Group aids breast cancer recovery
O Neal discusses mammograms self exams and the buddy check concept on WVVA TV. The Buddies Support Group has about 15 members and helps women cope with treatment. She credits faith family and husband for recovery and notes guidance from Gibson. Contact 327 7070 for more information.
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O’neal
Gibson
Memorial marks Virginia WWII veterans with 21-gun salute
The ceremony will honor Virginians who served in World War II with a flag ceremony and a 21-gun salute. Representatives from the Army Navy Marines and Air Force will participate. A showing of A Generation of Warriors will occur at 11 am 1230 pm and 3 pm at the museum's red barn. Ross Weeks notes one other Blue Star Memorial in region. 19 memorials have been dedicated in Virginia. The Tazewell site was chosen with garden clubs VDOT and the museum, and sits on a VDOT right of way.
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U.S. Navy
U.S. Marines
U.S. Air Force
Sion
Virginia Historical Association
Red Barn
Ross Weeks
Tennessee State Line
Tazewell
Virginia Department of Transportation
Museum
VDOT
Boundary Adjustment Aims at Cedar Bluff Area Reach
Officials seek to redraw boundaries to include Gateway Shopping Center area and parts of Jones Chapel Road north of Cedar Bluff. The plan covers Richlands High, Middle, and Elementary schools, with portions already in Cedar Bluff town limits. If approved, Cedar Bluff police would respond to all emergency calls in the area and street lighting would be extended.
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Cedar ‘Bluff
Gateway Shopping Center
Tazewell County
Jones Chapel Road
Richlands
McGlothlin
Cedar Bluff
Ping Center
Becktley Receives Bulletproof Vest Grant for Vests
Princeton notes West Virginia city Beckley received 2030 dollars for 14 bulletproof vests from the Bulletproof Vest Partnership Program. Nationwide the program will aid state county and local agencies in buying over 190000 vests this year, with more than 4500 applications, the highest to date and first year with applicants from every state.
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Martin
Office of Justice Programs
West Virginia
Beckley
Trooper cleared in March shooting of suspect in Virginia
In Madison Heights state trooper James Scott was cleared of criminal wrongdoing after firing at Edgar Jermaine Harvey, 24, who fled across back yards. Harvey faced eluding officer, habitual offender and reckless driving charges. Administrative review pending. Archaeologists find accessories on submarine Hunley with unexpected air system.
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Amherst
James Scott
Edgar Jermaine Harvey
Scott
Harvey
U.S. 29
Madison Heights
State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigations
North Charleston
S.C
HL. Hunley
Bob Neyland
Neyland
George Dixon
Hunley
Dixon
Bluefield Discusses Handicap Zone Fines and Enforcement
Bluefield police will respond to all handicap zone violation calls. A $50 fine is set as a deterrent to future offenses. The department issues numerous citations weekly for illegally parked vehicles in restricted zones. Drivers with valid handicap stickers or plates may be parked legally in designated areas.
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Miller
Bluefield
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