Monroe man found guilty on 15 counts in federal case
Rodney Eugene Smith, 63, of Ballard, faced 15 federal charges including weapons by a felon, bankruptcy fraud and passing bogus bills. He acted as his own attorney but refused to participate in the two day trial, prompting a bench verdict after a brief jury deliberation. Prosecutors described the case as weighty with seized silver bars and coins tied to the defendant.
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Flood relief opens temporary housing site in Pineville
WVVA reports a new temporary housing site opens in Pineville to aid flood relief efforts. College precautions include meningitis vaccinations to protect students. Friday Night Football Week 3 scores and highlights are summarized.
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Bluefield State Board Meets Today on Salary Guidelines
A special open meeting of the Bluefield State College Board of Governors will convene at 3:30 p.m. in Conley Hall Conference Room on the Bluefield campus. The agenda covers faculty staff and administration salary guidelines and a possible session on compensation for the college president.
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Lottery results from West Virginia and Virginia
Daily 3 in West Virginia posted 9 1 0, Daily 4 showed 3 6 1 7. Virginia Pick 3 delivered 8 6 5 and Pick 4 produced 7 8 2 1.
McDowell Officials Seek SBA Grant for New Middle School
McDowell County education leaders plan a pre K through 8 school for Northfork and Switchback pending a state School Building Authority grant. If approved, Northfork Middle and Switchback Elementary will consolidate at a new site near the Northfork football field. Meanwhile flood damage repairs continue at Northfork Middle School.
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Mercer County plans 3 million courthouse annex site work
Mercer County Commission explores site selection and evaluation for a 3 million dollar courthouse annex. Architects E T Boggess of Princeton will report findings after initial meetings with commissioners Todd Boggess and Ted Boggess stressing tight budget aims. Expected size around 22 000 square feet with costs estimated at 100 to 115 dollars per square foot.
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Task force forms to plan long term flood recovery
The Tazewell County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Task Force held its inaugural meeting with over 70 representatives from local agencies clubs and government. Officials said the group will build on lessons from the 2001 floods to aid victims and prepare for future emergencies with a structured strategy and ongoing relief efforts.
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West Virginia leaders meet on traffic safety initiatives
At Embassy Suites Hotel in Charleston a gathering of West Virginia leaders convenes from 10 a.m. to 1 30 p m to discuss traffic safety programs and potential reforms. The event brings together government officials and transportation stakeholders to review policy options.
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