Trial date set for former Tazewell sheriff and deputies
Former Tazewell County Sheriff Joe Johnson and two deputies Lt. George Horne and Sgt. Edward Honaker face a tentative September hearing on embezzlement and conspiracy charges over allegedly illegally selling a coin collection held as evidence. Indictments unsealed after a 2000 sealed filing accuse them of wrongdoing. The trial hinges on potential court facility relocations during renovations.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Joe Johnson
Johnson
George Horne
Edward
Skip” Honaker
Sheriff’s Department
Circuit Court
Buddy Blevins
Barber
Bluefield
Virginia
Bill” Osborne
Roger Nelson
Horne
Honaker
Donald Mullins
Garden honors fallen Bluefield firefighters memorial
Bluefield firefighters completed an honor garden near Central Fire Station to memorialize Lt. Robert C. Brannon who died May 4 2000 after a heart attack during a structure fire and Sam W. Davidson electrocuted during a North Side fire on January 31 1936. Local 347 funded about 1200 in materials and five tons of dirt were used with benches bearing the names. A formal dedication is planned September 28 during the retirement dinner activities.
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Luefield
Central Fire Station
Robert C
Bobby” Brannon
Sam W. Davidson
Robby
Bluefield
Gerald Steele
International Association of Firefighters
Sam Davidson
Bobby Brannon
Davidson
Brannon
Jeff Warden
International Firefighters Union
Bluefield Monument
Darrell Lambert
BRMC acquires Life Saving LightSpeed Plus CT Scanner
Bluefield Regional Medical Center added a GE LightSpeed Plus CT scanner to speed ER exams and boost diagnostic detail. Dr Rao says it captures multiple images in minutes, shrinking a three minute exam to about twenty seconds and enabling rapid three dimensional vascular imaging for trauma and non emergency patients alike.
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Bluefield
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
BRMC
GE Medical Systems
James Shott
Shott
A. K. Raja Rao
Rao
Logon Mercer Counties Reported La Cross Encephalitis
Health officials report two Mercer County cases of La Crosse encephalitis this year with July and late August diagnoses. Nurse Melody Rickman notes two hospitalizations with good recoveries after proper treatment. Public guidance advises DEET use for children outdoors and removing water-holding containers to reduce mosquitos.
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Bluefield
Logan County
West Virginia
Mercer County
Melody
Rickman
Mercer County Board of Health
Autumn Jamboree lights up Bluefield with new rides and authors
Bluefield Virginia hosts the 22nd Annual Autumn Jamboree this Saturday drawing crowds with new attractions from Fun Factory including a 50 foot slide and Adrenaline Rush ride. Authors Jack Pyle and Nathaniel Reese will sign eight books combined. Local events include a 9:30 a.m. national anthem, color guard, Mayor Bill King welcome, music from Graham Band and multiple performances throughout the day.
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Bluefield
Virginia
James Hampton
Hampton
Fun Factory
Jack Pyle
Nathaniel Reese
VFW
Bill King
Graham Band
The
Fosters
Virgil Harden
Friends of Faith
Brad & James
Collegians
Norfolk Southern PSA resolve water project dispute
The dispute over railroad crossing permit fees for the Big Creek to Coaldan Water Project between the Norfolk Southern Corporation and the Tazewell County Public Service Authority appears resolved. NS will charge $5,000 per crossing. permits will be reviewed by NS engineering before final processing. Construction may restart once permits arrive, serving about 78 families.
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Tazewell
Tazewell County
Spencer
Big Creek
Coaldon
PSA
Jim Spencer
U.S
John Warner
R-Va
Coaldan
Susan Terpay
Terpay
Mock disaster drill planned at Cassell's Board and Care
Mercer County Office of Emergency Services warns the public of a mock disaster starting at 2 p.m. today at Cassell's Board and Care, 1419 South Avenue, Princeton. Neighbors and motorists are urged to detour from 1:30 to 2 p.m. to allow the exercise. The drill satisfies state and national health care provider requirements.
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Princeton
Mercer County Office of Emergency Services
Cassell’s Board and Care
South Avenue
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GWP
Norfolk Southern
Prostate
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St. Luke’s Hospital
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Uro-Excel
P.C
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