Armed robbers shoot Go Mart clerk in foot in Beckley
Two black male suspects armed with handguns robbed Go Mart on Eisenhower Drive around 2:10 a.m. a 32-year-old female clerk handed over cash and was shot in the foot. The robberies left bullet holes near computer terminals. clerk released from Raleigh General Hospital. Police suspect a 380 semiautomatic. Suspects fled on foot. K-9 tracking unsuccessful. Police urge tips to 256-1708 or Crime Stoppers 255-STOP.
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Virginia power line plan faces scenic hurdle at hearing
The SCC heard that Virginia should allow a high voltage line by American Electric Power across the Appalachians but require towers to be partly hidden to protect scenery. Proponents say demand and reliability need the 765 kilovolt line, while opponents warn it would ruin the landscape and harm regional tourism and economy.
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Body found under bridge identified in Beaver
State police identify the body found Wednesday near Eisenhower Drive by surveyors as Jason Keith McKinney age 18 of 306 Ridgewood Drive Beaver. He died from injuries after falling from the William C. Brown Bridge over Piney Creek to I-64. Authorities say no foul play is suspected.
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