Weather Summary for Sept 4 2002 and Beyond
After a cool start the day will end warm with lots of sunshine. Precipitation readings include 0.00 inches for today, 0.02 inch on Sept 4 2002, 1.32 inches on Sept 5 2001, 22.14 inches since Jan 1 2002, and 0.22 inches in the last 30 days.
Jury Selection Opens in Church Murder Trial
In Abingdon Virginia jury selection began for the trial of a Mercer County man charged in 1989 with the shotgun slayings of Pete Church 48 of Princeton and three Pocahontas residents Robert Vis 82 Una Mae Biv 32 and her son Robert Hopewell Jr. 14. The case centers on drug related killings. The trial timetable set opening arguments for September 16 after a pre trial motion hearing on August 26. Samuel Ealy Church co defendant was previously convicted by a federal jury on June 6.
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Idol winner bets on Clarkson as final votes pour in
The article notes Kelly Clarkson leads in the American Idol final with strong public support and high call volumes during voting. Natalie Maines endorsed Clarkson with five votes, while judge Simon Cowell favored Clarkson though Paula Abdul stayed noncommittal. Clarkson and Guarini performed their future singles live, with touring and a September national anthem slot planned.
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Blood donations rise and fall after Sept 11 shocks
ARBS chief Lutjen says the Roanoke based center faced emergency levels after the Sept 11 attacks with only about a 1.5 day blood supply. Records show a spike to 720 pints collected in one day, a rise in first time donors, and ongoing efforts to maintain inventories as the region endured post 9 11 demands.
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