Murder does not surprise neighbors
Beckley police investigate the stabbing death of 56-year-old John Watts as detectives question neighbors. Watts was found by his roommate at 205 East Prince Street with a neck wound. Detectives plan to confer with the state medical examiner in Charleston.
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Beckley
John Watts
Aaron Young
Jeff Shumate
Cedric Robertson
Matt Jeffries
East Prince Street
Raleigh County
E. Prince St
Watts
Robertson
Charleston
Trouble in Toyland report warns of dangerous gifts
The U S Public Interest Research Group unveils the annual Trouble in Toyland study at Elkview's Big Chimney Modern Development Center. It cites choking and chemical hazards, cites 270 choking deaths since 1980, and notes fewer choking toys on shelves due to recalls, CPSA enforcement, and import controls, with focus on PVC toys and Nestle's Chocolate Egg figures.
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U.S
Public Interest Research Group
North Pole
PIRG
Big Chimney Modern Development Center
Elkview
Steve Biel
Biel
Child Safety Protection Act
Dangerous playthings glow in the dark fashion accessories
A note highlights risks from glowing fashion accessories and toy-like items used with cellular phones. The warning stresses potential safety concerns and urges caution for consumers.
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Glow
Fashion Accessories
Safety tips warn against choking and projectile toys
Steve Biel of PIRG calls for careful toy testing and labeling. He notes choke risks from unwrapped toys, cords, strings, and small parts. Balloon hazards are most dangerous for under eight, with older children also at risk from ball and marble sizes.
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Biel
PIRG
Bucks Harvest Down In Southern West Virginia This Season
Wildlife biologist Larry Berry reports a roughly 30 percent drop in buck checks in southern counties after two days of the bucks-only firearm season. Factors include abundant acorns, deer in cover and small groups, plus mild weather increasing pressure but fewer deer being checked. In Fayette County, about 50 deer were checked on opening days.
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West Virginia
Larry Berry
State Division of Natural Resources
Beckley
Southern
Berry
Fayette County
Mountain
Upgrading U.S. 219 Prompts Archaeology Review Plea
Geography professor Steve Trail of Concord College and West Virginia University urges a thorough prehistory and historic study before U.S. 219’s four lane upgrade. He plans letters to legislators, citing the Seneca Trail as a major eastern corridor and calling for compliance with the National Historic Preservation Act before federal funds are used.
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Summers County
U.S. 219
Steve Trail
Concord College
The
College of West Virginia
State Department of Transportation
Trail
DOT
Greenbrier Valley
Lewisburg
Monroe County
Rich Creek
Ronceverte
Union
Peterstown
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