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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 31, 2002
Page
1
A sports feature follows a team on a historical trek retracing the life of Booker T. Washington highlighting leadership, education, and community impact. The piece frames resilience, ambition, and regional pride while linking athletics to historical figures and local heritage.
In Abingdon Virginia a forensic scientist linked the victim's blood to the defendant's car while a firearms expert said a single shotgun fired all six shots killing three members of the Davis Hopewell family. The trial concerns Samuel Steven Ealy for the April 16 1989 murders. New evidence appears in the federal case as the defense begins presenting.
The Mercer canvass of the May 14 primary results shows no big surprises as the official count from the County Clerk's Office keeps the same winners. No contest tightened beyond 44 votes and recount requests are due by Friday morning.
A solemn service ended 8 1/2 months of cleanup at Ground Zero with a gun salute and a bell toll. Firefighters carried a flag draped stretcher up a ramp to honor 343 fallen colleagues and the public offered thanks as a child’s sign expressed gratitude for responders.
After two crippling floods in ten months McDowell County residents face anxiety fear and anger. Project Recovery volunteers offer listening support with trained team members ready to help victims cope and regain calm. Call 862-2789 or Mercer County 487-6229 for assistance.
McDowell County high school students return for a day of celebration as the Class of 2002 prepares for graduation. Mount View High Welch hosts a 7 p.m. event, Big Creek War at 7 p.m., and Jaeger Jaeger at 8 p.m. All students ride normal morning routes. special visits planned at all three schools.
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