Palmer family in Summers County takes plea bargain
The Palmer family from Summers County agreed to a multi defendant plea deal in Monroe County after a six turn process. Michael Wayne Palmer and parents Dewey Wayne and Dixie Lee Palmer faced charges from a 1996 drug sting and other offenses. The pact dismisses many felonies, sets prison terms totaling three to 25 years, and reserves appeal rights for certain issues. Sentencing is set for October 26.
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UNION
Palmer
Summers County
Monroe County
Robert Irons
Monroe
Michael Wayne Palmer
Arents
Deweyayne Palmer
Dixie Lee Palmer
Nimitz
Palmers
Noveman
Michael Palmer
T.D. Bradley
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State Supreme Court
Please State
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Bradley
Steve Dolly
Ircuit
Irons
Onal
Beckley Businesses Targeted in Streak of Break-Ins
Beckley police investigate a rash of break-ins across several businesses on Robert C. Byrd Drive and nearby locations. Papa John’sRoof entry and safe theft reported. King Tut’s Drive-In and Dairy Queen saw cash thefts and property damage. No arrests yet. tips urged to Beckley Detective Bureau.
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Beckley City
Nees i
Papa John’s Pizza
Pat's
Robert C. Byrd Drive
Dave Cook
Cook
King Tut’s
Eisenhower Drive
Dairy Queen
Harper Road
Raleigh County Sheriff's Department
Cranberry Little General
Arby’s
Gordon Gregory
Hinton informant arraigned in drug trial cases
The informant Roger L. Fox Jr., 26, of Hinton, faced July Summers County grand jury petit larceny charges after failing to appear at two arraignments. He is the state's chief witness in 35 Summers County drug cases and one Monroe County case from 1996 and was ordered to post a $1000 bond. A status conference is set for Oct 26 as he prepares for the Monroe County trial against Roger B. Repass.
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UNION
Monroe
Summers
Roger L. Fox Jr
Hinton
Summers County
Fox
Monroe County
Lewisburg
Mason Preston
Roger B. Repass
Athens
Hinton man pleads guilty in codeine case
Hinton man James O. Stoddard 35 pleaded guilty in Summers County to delivering codeine on November 12 1996. He faced six felony charges from a 1996 undercover drug sting and 240 restitution was asked for police costs. Sentencing set for October 6. he remains free on bond.
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Hinton
Codeine
UNION
Summers County
Monroe County
Robert Irons
Monroe
James O
Bobby” Stoddard
Turner
Stoddard
Irons
Oak Hill purse snatching leads to Beckley check purchases
Raleigh County detectives question three Oak Hill juveniles in a purse theft at Foodland on August 26. Anonymous tip ties suspects to Beckley area purchases using the victim’s checks, with multiple Raleigh County businesses involved. No arrests yet. detectives Joynes and Rakes continue investigation.
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Raleigh County Sheriffs
Oak Hill
Beckley
D.R. Joynes
Foodland
Raleigh County
Joynes
D.W. Rakes
Household income rises as working wives boost families
Census Bureau analysis shows married couples with children gained over 25 percent in real income from 1969 to 1996 largely due to more wives working full time. When wives' earnings are excluded, the gain drops to 1.5 percent, while overall median and per capita incomes grew as household structures shifted and education levels rose.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Medicare co pay delay risks 570 million in savings
Washington reports reveal computer glitches threaten to delay the Medicare out patient copayment correction. Senior and disabled beneficiaries face higher costs as the 20 percent share may not apply until the system is fixed, risking up to 570 million in avoided savings if delayed beyond April 2000.
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Congress
Clinton
Bill Thomas
Calif
Thomas
House
Ways and Means Committee
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