Man accused in 80 counts of rape and incest found dead
Beckley man William Ham, 64, awaiting arraignment on 80 counts of rape and incest dating to 1965 1971, killed himself over Memorial Day weekend. Victim, his daughter, recently reported the abuse. Stover murder case also noted in circuit court docket with arraignment and bond details.
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Beckley
William Ham
Glade Creek Road
Raleigh County
Gordon Gregory
Ham
Gregory
Raleigh General Hospital
Kristen Keller
Keller
Richard Stover
Steven Ray Smith
Stover
Mary Richmond Smith
Ms. Smith
Mike Spradlin
Seal
Marlinton
H.L. Kirkpatrick
Kirkpatrick
Nicholas businesses notified on comp premiums
Nicholas County circuit clerk’s office filed notices with the state ordering several entities to repay workers’ compensation funds. Dygrove Inc owes 9297, Harry Ferguson 1704, Robert Spencer Contracting 6675, Lumber Jack Logging 289178, and Richmond Cartage Co 52038.21. Each has 90 days to restitution plus court costs and interest.
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Summersville
Nicholas County
State
Dygrove Inc
Bill Dyer
Harry Ferguson
Robert Spencer
Robert Spencer Contracting
Lumber Jack Logging
John Price
Webster Springs
Richmond Cartage Co
Craigsville
Blood donors urged as Red Cross needs blood
The Raleigh County Chapter of the American Red Cross reports critically low blood supply and urges donors of all types. Blood drives run today and every Wednesday from noon to 6 p.m. at 100 Industrial Drive, with appointments at 255-1508. The chapter also collects blood Tuesdays from 3 to 6 p.m.
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Raleigh County
American Red Cross
Red Cross
Industrial Drive
Beckley Newspapers
Register-Herald
Raleigh
Infrastructure Council OKs regional water plan for Nicholas County
Mayor Steve LeRose and officials from Nicholas County hailed the Infrastructure Council's 3-1 vote approving a regional water system linking county PSDs and Lewisburg. The plan aims to extend water to all residents within five years and secure funding for immediate start, with West Virginia American Water proposing an alternative.
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Infrastructure Council
Oks
Nicholas County
Summersville
Steve LeRose
LeRose
Ed Shutz
Bob Hilleary
Spurgeon Hinkle
Bill O’dell
Region IV
W.D. Smith
Del
Lewisburg
PSD
West Virginia-American Water
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Register-Herald Reporter
Nicholas
By Chrissy McClune
MJ. Crouse
Meadows Heating & Cooling
Paaill
Imioney
Saom & ME
Neville ST. Vision
Tony
Beckley Beckley Crossing
Bridgeport East Pointe
Emily Cr
Elkins
Third St
Fairmont
Middletown Rd
Morgantown
Morgantown Commons
Mall Road
Suburban Court Plaza
Chestnut Ridge Rd
Nutter Fort Foodland
Buckhannon Pike
Philippi Foodland
Princeton Pine Plaza
Stafford Dr
North Side Plaza
Wal-Mart
Clarksburg
Oak Hill
On Reece
UC Lee
United States Cellular
Uscc.com
Ofer
West Virginia
Chrissy McClune
Register Herald Correspondent
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