Ex-foreman charged with obstruction in mine death case
A federal grand jury indicted Robert L. Carter Jr. of Morgantown for obstructing a U S Mine Safety and Health Administration investigation into a 1999 Fairfax Mining Co incident that killed Jack White in Reynoldsville near Clarksburg. If convicted, Carter faces up to 10 years and a 500000 dollar fine. White died July 22 1999 when rock collapsed while installing roof bolts at No 3 mine. Carter no longer works for Fairfax.
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Bluefield seeks 250000 grant to upgrade Bowen Field lights
Residents of Bluefield joined a public hearing at Raleigh County Armory Beckley to back a 250000 state grant for Bowen Field lighting upgrades. Bluefield Baseball Club’s George McGonagle warned the team could fold without replacement. Athens resident Dale Geiger urged support as Mercer County’s lone project among about 66 seeking 400 million. The panel, with 200 million available and 70 million earmarked for Wheeling mall, will decide later this month after a 10 day comment period.
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Wise warns of drug industry attack ads in WV fight
Gov. Bob Wise says international drug firms will launch ads and lobbying to scare West Virginians about cheaper prescriptions. He cites PhRMA actions, PEIA savings, and a bid to curb Medicaid drug costs amid a national ad spend of 8 billion dollars.
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Capital murder suspect freed on own recognizance
In Richmond, 21-year-old John K. Watson of Henrico County is released on his own recognizance after prosecutors delay five month capi tal murder trial. The case centers on the April 1 killings of Margaret Alexander and Corey Miles in a Richmond home.
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Virginia safer but needs more security work
Virginia is safer than a year ago after the Pentagon attack but Gov. Mark R. Warner said more is needed. Speaking at the Secure Virginia Panel meeting, he highlighted recommendations including a proposed constitutional amendment to expand the governor's line of succession, and urged improvements in emergency communications, transportation security, public-private collaboration, and Capitol security.
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