Two charged in Rock July 4 death case
Mercer County Grand Jury indicted Jessie Overton and Terry Barker on first degree murder charges related to the July 4, 2001 death of Johnny Harvey in Rock. Harvey was shot in the chest after being struck with a frying pan. his shotgun belonged to him. Both defendants appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court and pleaded not guilty with pretrial motions set for December 6.
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Rock Area
Mercer County
Jessie Raymond Overton
Route 2
Rock
Rocky Gap
Terry J. Barker
Johnny Keith Harvey
Windmill Gap
Dalton Harvey
Mercer County Sheriff’s Department
Harvey
M.L. Gills
Overton
Barker
Bluefield
Cumberland Road
John R. Frazier
Gills
Princeton man facing first degree murder hearing set
Princeton resident Douglas Paul Martus, 45, charged in the August death of Carmelia A. Smiley, 44, was scheduled for a pre trial hearing November 26 and a trial February 5 2002 after being indicted October 10 by the Mercer County Grand Jury. He was remanded on a $75000 bond.
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Douglas Street
Douglas Paul Martus
Carmelia A. Smiley
Martus
Bluefield Holiday of Lights builds toward Thanksgiving opening
Volunteers and city staff in Bluefield advance the Holiday of Lights at Lotto Park for a November 22 opening. The sixth annual display, drawing visitors from nearby states, will feature Old Man Winter on the hillside, seven giant Jack-in-the-boxes, a huge carousel, and horse displays. Organizers urge volunteers to help as install work continues each weekend.
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Lotto Park
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Lefler
Lesler
Prosecutor upgrades charge in horse death case
Roberts was initially charged with unlawful killing of an animal a misdemeanor but the Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney dropped it for a felony. A Oct. 10 grand jury indicted Roberts for malicious wounding of an animal with a 1 to 10 year sentence potential. Investigators say the horse was beaten on the head and ribs with a hammer and large stick.
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Mercer County Prosecuting Attorney
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Keystonesplea delays in bank obstruction cases and others
Turpin Welch and McKinney Northfork pleaded guilty to conspiracy to obstruct federal bank exams. Judge Faber canceled hearings and rescheduled them. Miller North Tazewell faces sentencing for medical billing fraud moved to Nov 19 Bluefield. Smith Ballard sentencing postponed to Dec 3 Beckley after felon in possession and false documents convictions.
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Miller
Faber
Rodney Eugene Smith
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Beckley
Smith
Antibiotics and Public Interest Spread Across Pharmacies
Evelyn Carter of Primary Care Center Princeton says Cipro is a common antibiotic not hard to obtain. Michael Dye of New Graham Pharmacy Bluefield warns against stockpiling which could trigger shortages. The CDC drug of choice for many is Cipro, causing pharmacy inquiries though no formal shortages reported.
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Evelyn Carter
Primary Care Center
Princeton
Michael Dye
New Graham Pharmacy
Bluefield
CDC
Center For Disease Control
Contamination scare prompts FBI air of uncertainty
Dr. Wides cautions no determination on unknown substances as FBI takes over after six residents from Bluefield and Princeton were exposed. Four Bluefield and two Princeton residents are treated at Bluefield Regional Medical Center's decontamination lab. All six are reported to be feeling fine with no planned follow ups.
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FBI
Bluefield
Princeton
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
Defendant Roberts Faces Mercer Court Plea and Dates
Roberts appeared Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court before Judge Derek Swope and pleaded not guilty. A pre trial hearing is set for November 26 and a trial is scheduled for January 10 2002. He is free on a 10000 dollar personal recognizance bond.
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Roberts
Mercer County
Derek Swope
Mercer County launches local protocol for suspected mailed hazard
The Mercer County Emergency Services and Health Department outline a temporary protocol for handling reports of potentially dangerous mail. 911 operators guide callers, first responders assess the report, and law enforcement checks with the reporter before summoning emergency units. Observers are asked to stay clear of sites.
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Mercer County Emergency Services
Mercer County Health Department
Kathy Wides
OES
Department of Health
Mercer County
ABC News Child Tests Positive for Anthrax Exposure
A child of an ABC News employee tested positive for anthrax after possible exposure linked to the outbreak. Officials, anonymized, said the child is receiving antibiotics and should recover. The Hart Senate Office Building near the Capitol was quarantined with emergency vehicles outside.
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Capitol
ABC News
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