Jury Frees Woman In Death Of Father Not Guilty In Murder Verdict
Goldie Lambert, 22, was acquitted of killing her father Golden Richmond by a Raleigh County jury after less than 21 minutes of deliberation. The two day trial saw closing arguments by defense lawyer Joseph Luchini and Prosecuting Attorney Anthony Sparacino, with witnesses detailing threats and a claim of self defense.
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Cunningham
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Sparacino
Beckley hosts BRL and LL tourneys in July
District 3 Babe Ruth tournament finals set for Beckley July 24 27 with Big Coal River facing Beckley champion in opening BRL game. Little League district pairings set at Elks Stadium for District 5 Beckley July 30 31 with Western Greenbrier franchise pending. State BRL tourney Aug 12 in Parkersburg, four all star teams compete, regional winner to Trenton NJ and national finals in Stockton California. East West Little League game July 27, Area 4 playoff Hawks to Sophia Oak Hill July 27 28. Director File coordinates schedules to avoid clashes with BRL tournament.
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Faith And A Future In Beckley Library Open House
Beckley welcomes Open House at Raleigh County Public Library to display a new annex funded by local clubs and donors. Notable memorials honor H U Sloan Lauren Gates and George Washington, with exhibits from local groups and collections from Mrs Kinzer Mrs Atha and others. Community leaders and businesses back the library as a silent yet powerful future force.
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Bottling Co
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Beckley Cut Flower
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Colony Drug Co
Jay Ballard Undergoes Surgery at Beckley Hospital
Jay Ballard owner of J and W Motors on Valley Drive is reported in good condition after undergoing surgery Tuesday at Beckley Hospital.
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Mullens Legion Rallies With Nine-Run Win Inil
Mullens Legion bats explode for eight runs in the first inning and collects a sequence of hits and walks. Alport, Spangler, Cannada, Woods, Brown, McKinney, Howze, Brim, Thompson, Stump and Sears factor in the scoring. E by McKinney twice, Arritt, Spangler, Cannada, Sears. Additional hits include two doubles from Arritt, Spangler, Howze, Brown. Thompson adds three runs, Brim scores, and Rule records a triple.
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Eccles Little League Indians Triumph Over Braves
In a local Little League matchup B Wagner and R Wagner led Eccles with batting support from Chastine and Clay as the Indians rallied to beat the Braves 13 to 4 after a 3 run and 2 run sequence with Wagner hitting a home run for the Indians and Wagner also contributing a run batted in while the Braves tallied 10 runs in a separate scoring frame.
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Rt 41 Little League Braves Beat Reds In Patchy Aged Play
Rt 41 Little League Braves defeated the Reds 7 4 as Ralph Shawver Bill Hall and Duane Goins led the game with key hits. Larry Rogar John Harrah and Dougal Reggi contributed offensively while Taylor McClosky hit a homer for the Braves and McClosky added another for the Reds in a competitive display.
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Youth Baseball League Notes
A set of evening games across Beckley and Mullens leagues. Matches include Beckley Babe Ruth Harry's vs Modern at 6 and Jaycee Night No 1 Cubs vs Orioles Braves vs Pirates No 2 Tigers vs Red Sox No 3 Cubs vs Athletics. Mullens Little League features No 1 Chevrolet vs Rotary Moose vs Lions and No 2 Legion vs Methodist.
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