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Newspaper
Register Herald
Location
Beckley, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1998
Page
10
Robyn Mayton and neighbors on Boley Street protest persistent speeding on the dead end in Oak Hill. They report no patrols and plan a petition for more enforcement and Children at Play signs. Sgt. Jarosz says patrols depend on manpower and notes a denied federal grant to hire two officers.
Beckley police pursue Lagrant Greer for malicious wounding while his wife Yolanda Greer is arrested at Bellevue Lane home on possession with intent to deliver marijuana. More than 200 grams seized with paraphernalia valued around 2500 dollars. Yolanda held on 20000 bond as detectives continue search for Greer who is armed and dangerous and believed in Beckley area. Information line provided.
A Rainelle area group plans to hand over upkeep of a Charmco roadside park on U.S. 60 to the Boy Scouts of America as members age. Community Aid Inc. has maintained the park since 1983, with plans to seek transfer to scouts next spring after state and private ownership steps.
First National Bankshares Corp of Ronceverte and Pocahontas Bankshares Corp of Bluefield end discussions on a potential merger. The two cited long term disagreements over terms and objectives, with both CEOs expressing disappointment and mutual best wishes for future success.
Summers County sheriffs officials probe an apparent homicide in Hinton. Stella Hackett, 77, was found dead at her Dunns Road home Friday morning. Her husband, 79, D Wayne Hackett, was hospitalized with head and neck wounds described as apparent self harm or related injuries. Investigators have not released further details.
NASCAR star Jeff Gordon's No 24 Chrome Illusion car will be shown at JCPenney Crossroads Mall on Sept 24 from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. in the Simply for Sports Department. Fans can pose with the car noon to 7 p.m. for $5, benefiting United Way of Southern West Virginia's 1999 campaign. visitors may register for gifts and prizes.
Claude James Stump Sr 75 of Beckley died Sept 13 1998 after a long illness born Jan 3 1923 in Fitzpatrick he was a coal miner UMWA WWII veteran and Church of God member survived by wife Pauline three sons a daughter and several siblings burial at Canaday Cemetery with VFW rites. Ellen O'Dell Thomas 79 of Beckley died Sept 12 1998 born April 14 1919 in Anawalt she worked for West Virginia DMV survived by cousin Rebecca Robinson and many relatives services at Ritchie and Johnson followed by Cunningham Memorial Park. Robert E Buck Thompson 87 of Dorothy died Sept 13 1998 services Sept 16 at Valley Funeral Home Whitesville call 6 to 9 p m today.
A single vehicle collision near Princeton sent Richard Lierman and his wife Barbara to Princeton Community Hospital with minor injuries after their camper and SUV rolled over while crossing lanes. Their dog and cat were taken to a Princeton veterinary hospital. Trooper T W Foreman investigated.
Martha Fleshman a West Virginia University law student and former bank trust officer testified to the Equal Pay Commission about being paid less than male peers. She described disparities among four trust officers and urged considering private sector impacts as the commission weighs state pay equity.
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