Annexation stalled in Bramwell district council says no progress
Bramwell Mayor Ken Beard and Mercer County Commissioner Joe Coburn say no annexation work has been done for a year. They cite lack of paperwork, no highway or county approach, and strong local opposition to Bramwell Hill while noting safety needs and possible extensions along Route 52 and River Road were discussed but never moved forward.
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Highway Department
County Commission
Ken Beard
Beard
Mercer County Commission
Joe Coburn
Commission
McDowell County
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River Road
Simmons
Duhring
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Sheriff’s Department
Fire Department
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Woman abducted and assaulted near Princeton area
A 22 year old white woman was abducted Wednesday evening from Thorn Street in Princeton and taken to a wooded area near Halls Ridge Road where she was allegedly sexually assaulted. The attack occurred between 7 15 pm and 9 30 pm. She received minor injuries and was treated at Princeton Community Hospital before release. Police pursue leads and will release more information as available.
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Rinceton
Princeton
J.A. Alexander
West Virginia State Police
Thorn Street
Halls Ridge Road
Alexander
Princeton Community Hospital
Guilty plea hearing set in juror information case
A Tazewell County man, Dennis Clark 44 of Bluefield Virginia, had his trial canceled and a guilty plea hearing scheduled for 4 p.m. October 29 in Abingdon. Clark is brother in law of Samuel Ealy 39 of Pocahontas, convicted June 6 of murders that prompted federal charges. The maximum penalty for Clark is 20 years, 250000 dollars fine and up to five years supervised release.
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Bingdon
Tazewell County
Dennis Clark
Bluefield
Abingdon
Abbs Valley
Samuel Stephen Ealy
Clark
U.S
Glen M. Williams
Western District of
Virginia
Ealy
Pocahontas
Robert Davis
Una Mae Davis
Robert
Bobby” Hopewell
Wounded trooper makes steady recovery in Maryland hospital
West Virginia state trooper R J Elswick, shot in the head during a domestic violence call on Oct 10, is upgraded to serious condition at Washington County Hospital in Hagestown Md. The Martinsburg detachment member, 31, has shown small responses and patting a nurse as caregivers plan a possible move to a rehabilitation facility soon.
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West Virginia
R.J
Bobby
Elswick
Washington County Hospital
Hagerstown
Martinsburg
Sose
Bill Archer
Barcher
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Haunted Halloween Events Report At Princeton Grayson Hall
Community Halloween events listed across Princeton and nearby towns include haunted houses on Straley Avenue and Mercer Street with varying dates from Oct 24 to Oct 31. Prices range from 3 to 5 dollars, with hours from 6 p.m. to 11 p.m. and a children oriented hour.
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Straley Elementary
Straley Avenue
Princeton
Haunted houses lure thrill seekers around Halloween
Area haunted attractions run through Halloween with multiple venues. The Tazewell House hosts Oct 25 26 and 28 31 from 6 pm, $3 admission, proceeds fund social outings for a mental disabilities rehabilitation program. Princeton Library and Recreation Dept offer Oct click through haunted maze for $5 benefiting library and recreation. Bluefield VA event Oct 31 has free entry for kids 13 and under 6 8 pm at the municipal building. Concord College hosts Haunted Theatre Oct 24 26 8 pm to midnight with $2 students $3 adults, under 18 with adult. Proceeds support theater fraternity activities.
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Bluefield
Barbara Hoops
Hoops
Princeton City Library
Princeton Recreation Department
Brian Bradley
Tech
Bradley
Bluefield Virginia Police Department
Dena Burnette
Jack Asbury
Alpha Psi Omega
Concord College
Alexander Fine Arts Center
Gary Matty
South Eastern Theatre Conference
Mark Blevins
Mblevins
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