Double Slaying Suspect Waives Bail in Court Appearance
Augusta County man Mark Thomas Zawhorodny 36 of Lyndhurst waived a bail request in his first court appearance on capital murder and first degree murder charges for the killings of his brother Michael and nephew Joshua Zawhorodny. He chose a public defender and remains jailed. A preliminary hearing date was not set, with potential grand jury reviews in February. An anonymous tip led to his arrest.
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Staunton
Augusta County
Mark Thomas Zawhorodny
Mt. Torrey Road
Lyndhurst
Zawhorodny
Michael Zawhorodny
Joshua Zawhorodny
Mark Zawhorodny
Commonwealth’s Attorney
Public Defender’s Office
John Reed
Commonwealth’s
Inside Slaying Motive Disputed in Row House Case
Brief items note a seven‑victim row house killing may extend beyond simple robbery, a British Airways passenger embarks on a personal crisis joyride, later subdued by others aboard. Page references James W. Driver aged 96, Harrisonburg. Wendell F. Crites 56, Fisher WV. Gussie C. Holsinger 86, Bridgewater. Eula M. Mosseller 94, Harrisonburg. Page 13.
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James W. Driver
Harrisonburg
Wendell F. Crites
Fisher, W.va
Gussie C. Holsinger
Bridgewater
Eula M. Mosseller
Daily News Record to Close for New Year Holiday
In observance of New Year day all Daily News Record offices will be closed Monday January 1 The News Department will reopen at 4 PM and resume normal operations thereafter
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Daily News
East Warily Awaits The Big One Storm Threat Bares Snow
East Coast readers brace for merging Midwest and coastal storms bringing heavy snow and blizzard conditions possible. Affected cities include Philadelphia and Boston with Newark likely impacted as airlines cancel hundreds of flights. Delta TWA and Continental prepare crews and road crews ready with plows salt and sand amid expected weekend disruptions.
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North Carolina
East Coast
Philadelphia
Boston
Midwest
Appalachians
TWA
Continental Airlines
New York City
Baltimore- Washington International
Delta Air Lines
Russ Williams
Bush names four more for cabinet positions
President elect George W. Bush filled four cabinet posts on Friday selecting Wisconsin Governor Tommy Thompson to lead Health and Human Services Gale Norton former Colorado attorney general and advocate of limiting federal land use regulation to interior Rod Paige former Houston schools superintendent to head Education and Anthony Principi as Veterans Affairs secretary Three posts remain labor energy and transportation Bush aims for bipartisanship but may face opposition as conservatives rise in key domestic posts including Ashcroft Thompson Norton
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Washington
George W. Bush
Wisconsin
Tommy Thompson
Department of Health and Human Services
Gale Norton
Colorado
Secretary of the Interior
Bush
Rod Paige
Houston
Texas
Department of Education
Labor
Energy
Transportation
Colin Powell
Paul O’neill
Alcoa
Treasury
Sen
John Ashcroft
Missouri
Thompson
Norton
Bush Task Sees 68 Nations In Conflict Worldwide
Washington reports that 68 countries suffer civil unrest drug wars and skirmishes up from 65. National Defense Council Foundation analysts estimate a third of nations examined face conflict with retired officers noting many small wars restrict markets and resources, challenging global navigation.
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Washington
George W. Bush
National Defense Council Foundation
Conhas
Andy Messing Jr
Alexandria, Va
Gas Thieves Could Lose Licenses Under New Virginia Law
Virginia implements a 30 day driver license suspension for driving away without paying for gas with repeat offenders facing automatic 30 day suspensions. The law adds a $100 civil penalty alongside jail and fines, aiming to curb driveoffs costing Virginia retailers millions annually. Rennie Petroleum expects stronger deterrence as associations promote the changes.
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Richmond
Virginia
Ted Fogarty
Rennie Petroleum Corp
Rennie
Virginia Petroleum Marketers & Convenience Store Association
Association
Michael J. O’connor
Deadly celebrations spur laws and gunfire tech nationwide
In New Orleans a woman sustained a chest wound from a New Year fireworks display while many cities push tougher laws and new tech to curb fatal falling bullets. Arizona’s Shannon’s Law makes firing into the air a felony with up to a year in jail. Officials tout Shotspotter style systems and public campaigns, though some skeptics question accuracy.
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New Orleans
Terry Smith
Smith
Arizona
Shannon Smith
Shannon
Phoenix
Phil Gordon
Los Angeles
Redwood City
Calif
Realistic New Year resolutions urged by psychologists
Psychologists advise setting achievable goals year round rather than on December 31. They caution against high aims and stress from the holidays, noting many people abandon vows by January 20. Set changes when ready, take breaks after holidays, and avoid forcing reinvention for New Year.
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Robert Butterworth
Los Angeles
CNN
Sandra Sylvest
Harrisonburg
Laury Goolsby
Goolsby
Butterworth
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