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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 04, 1998
Page
7
Sunday night mostly clear with lows in the mid-20s. Monday mostly clear with highs in the mid-50s. Tuesday increasing clouds and a chance of showers late with highs in the lower 60s. Wednesday rain likely with highs in the mid-60s. Stream conditions listed for Bluestone Summersville and R D Bailey lakes including contact numbers.
Former Independence standout Harris was praised as a quick, strong kick to college prospects by Wayne Peters, then coach and now principal. He later struggled with weight, legal troubles, and a 1994 federal drug conviction followed by imprisonment. He died while on supervised release. police seek information on the murder.
Crowder testified that attache cases and Mont Blanc pens were bought for high officials while others received standard pens. He noted expenditures were tolerated and purchases followed orders from superiors, stating he could not recall who distributed merchandise and that he answers to a boss.
Hardesty outlined that WVU would tailor services after a July needs assessment by its Center for Entrepreneurial Studies and Development. WVU may test new technologies at area businesses and enhance the WVU Extension Service, while retaining independence for now.
Beckley council member Madrith Chambers voices strong reaction to King’s death and its shockwaves. Durgan notes civil rights momentum waned without leadership but progress remains, while Cox and Johnson warn of regression. Local leaders strive unity through church efforts and joint events to keep the dream alive.
A Friday night blaze gutted a Beckley garage apartment at 108 Stanley Street owned by Rev. Howard Miller. No occupants were present and no injuries occurred as firefighters contained the fire within about 30 minutes. The cause is under investigation and the building is a total loss.
48-year-old farmer David Chalcraft survived a gunshot to the neck after his friend Larry Sams was killed as a two-state rampage left five dead. Police say Jeremiah Miller and Chalk Wessell shot at occupants from Washington Indiana toward Illinois, then died in a wheat field. Hale was later captured on bail in the case.
A 14 year old boy admitted firing five rifle shots at the Oakfield Middle School entrance after getting a bad report card. He drove his father's car to the school and fired Tuesday afternoon. No injuries reported. Officials note fear of copycat crime linked to Jonesboro incident a week earlier.
The Talcott United Methodist Church invites all to its annual Easter cantata at Oak Grove Ballengee and Forest Hill United Methodist Churches, both at 7 p.m. The Ambassadors Youth Group will dramatize portions of the program. Pineville Southern Baptist Church will present a live crucifixion scene Friday from noon to 5 p.m. in the church parking lot, with men and youth portraying Christ and observers. The Rev. Mark Barnett pastors.
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