Princeton man convicted of first degree murder in drug induced shooting
A Mercer County Circuit Court jury convicted Stephen Mike Gaultney, a 54 year old Princeton man, of first degree murder and three counts of wanton endangerment after more than four hours of deliberation. The jury returned mercy, making him eligible for probation. The victim was Justin Workman, 19, with the shooting occurring amid a drug induced hallucination. The trial occurred in Princeton.
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Mike” Gaultney
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John Nelson
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Expansion to add 75 jobs in Bland
A $3 million investment will expand ABB Inc’ s Bland County plant in Bland Virginia adding 75 jobs. Governor Mark Warner announced the project during a formal briefing with local and state officials. ABB currently employs 220, the county’s largest private employer, and makes dry and cast power transformers for domestic and international customers.
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Bland County
Mark Warner
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ABB Inc
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Bluefield to gather leaves at no extra cost
Bluefield residents will not pay the $15 leaf collection fee under the new ordinance as City Manager Mark Henne announced the city has found a way to abate the charge. He said leaf machines will be used to collect leaves once fall begins, with timing depending on when leaves start to drop.
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Bluefield
Stephanie
James Lilly
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Playing for Dad Upbeat Jaeger Star Follows His Wish
Aaron Lowe of Jaeger High School wore his No 55 jersey despite an aching heart after his father James Stephen Lowe died at a Beckley veterans hospital. Family says his father urged him to play in the Jaeger versus Westside game in Wyoming County. Mother Jackie says Aaron chose to play. he added he would be playing for football.
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Aaron Lowe
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Jaeger
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Ans’ Hospital
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Tazewell Visitors Center Opens Behind Sanders House Museum
The ribbon was cut Friday for the Tazewell County Visitors Center in Bluefield Virginia, the first regional center in Appalachia. Geneva O Quinn credits Irma Webb for letters and grants while Rosie Trigg’s cottage was renovated to include accessible bathrooms.
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Tazewell County
Heart of Appalachia
Geneva O’quinn
Heart
Rosie Trigg
Webb
Sanders
Trigg
O’quinn
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