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Local woman named collegiate scholar
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — A local woman and recently Belfry High School graduate was recently named a collegiate scholar. Taylor Paige Miles, of Hardy, Ky., accepted membership in the National Society of Collegiate Scholars (NSCS). Taylor is currently completing her sophomore year at Eastern Kentucky University, in Richmond, Ky., where she is majoring in pre-med biology. Her ultimate goail is becoming a physician’s assist...
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Officers make DUI, possession arrests
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Officers in Mingo County have been busy recently, performing arrests on two individuals for DUI and other charges and another for possession. Michelle Cline, 43, of Baisden, was arrested for DUI and being left of center on April 2. According to her arrest report, Cline was driving northbound on Route 52 when officers observed her swerve across the center line several times into oncoming traffic. ...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>Eugene&#8217;s &#8220;Rosie&#8221; kissed a rose before placing it on the casket of her husband for 37 years, Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum who was fatally shot on April 3. His widow has been appointed to fulfill the remainder of her late husband&#8217;s term.</p>
Tears flow at sheriff’s funeral
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer RED JACKET — “My friend, my brother – our fallen sheriff,” were the words Mingo County Judge Michael Thornsbury used to open the funeral of the late Sheriff of Mingo County, Walter “Eugene” Crum. Several thousand attended the visitation and funeral of Sheriff Crum, who was gunned down as he was sitting inside his official vehicle in downtown Williamson last Wednesday. Over 500 law enforcement officials were i...
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‘They have awakened the sleeping giant’
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer RED JACKET — As he tried to squash the feelings of grief, pain, anger and sorrow to continue to perform his law enforcement duties during the funeral and burial of the late Sheriff Eugene Crum, Mingo County Drug Task Force Commander David Rockel spoke with the Daily News about his personal and professional feelings surrounding the tragedy, and how he and the members of the Mingo County Sheriff’s Department inte...
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Dad: Sheriff slaying suspect mentally ‘off’
John Raby Vicki Smith Associated Press WILLIAMSON, W.Va. (AP) — The man suspected of killing a West Virginia sheriff as he ate lunch in his car was mentally disturbed and had no particular vendetta against law enforcement, his father told The Associated Press on Thursday. Melvin Maynard said his 37-year-old son, Tennis Melvin Maynard, was exposed to harmful chemicals and injured while working at an Alabama coal mine. He most likely di...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>The children and grandchildren of Sheriff Eugene Crum, who was fatally shot and killed on Wednesday, are pictured standing on the steps of the Mingo County Courthouse during a press conference on Thursday that provided updates on the murder investigation, information concerning the funeral arraignments for the slain sheriff, and the appointment of his widow, Rosie, to fill the remainder of Crum&#8217;s term that will expire in 2016.</p>
Funeral scheduled for slain sheriff; update on investigation
Rachel Daldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — A press conference was held on the Mingo County Courthouse steps Thursday afternoon to provide an update in the murder investigation of Sheriff Eugene Crum who was fatally shot at point blank range in broad daylight on Wednesday, and to announce the County Commission’s decision as to who would be named as the interim sheriff for the remainder of his term which expires at the end of 2016. Rosie Cr...
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LJHCC announces new swim club
Special to the Daily News The Larry Joe Harless Community Center is very pleased to announce their new swim club — the Harless Hammerheads! The center has joined the Highlands Association Swim Club and will be competing in summer competitions with Welch, Bluefield, Concord, Tazewell and Giles clubs. To join the swim club, children ages 5 -18 must be a member of the Larry Joe Harless Community Center. A student membership is only $15 per m...
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Rachel Baldwin | Daily News The children and grandchildren of Sheriff Eugene Crum, who was fatally shot and killed on Wednesday, are pictured standing on the steps of the Mingo County Courthouse during a press conference on Thursday that provided updates on the murder investigation, information concerning the funeral arraignments for the slain sheriff, and the appointment of his widow, Rosie, to fill the remainder of Crum’s term that will expire in 2016.
Sheriff’s widow appointed to fill his position
In a special meeting of the Mingo County Commission Thursday, Rosie Crum, widow of the late Sheriff Eugene Crum, was named interim sheriff. She will serve the remainder of his term. President John Mark Hubbard said there was only one item on the agenda. He then turned the floor over to Greg ‘Hootie’ Smith who said: “I believe the people of Mingo County have elected Eugene to the position of sheriff because of his platform, beliefs and promi...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>Members of the Mingo County Sheriff&#8217;s Department, Williamson City Police, the Mingo County Commission and public officials gathered on the courthouse steps for a press conference to inform news media and the public of details surrounding the murder of Sheriff Eugene Crum.</p>
MCC holds press conference for slain sheriff
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — “Mingo County weeps for the loss of our beloved sheriff, Eugene Crum,” said County Commission President John Mark Hubbard, during a press conference held on the courthouse steps at 6 p.m. on Wednesday. “To say that today’s events are dark and surreal doesn’t begin to illustrate the tragedy that is the loss of Sheriff Crum.” Walter Eugene Crum, 59, served as the sheriff of Mingo County for only ...
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2nd annual Road to Fame competition set to begin
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer PIKEVILLE, Ky. — Hundreds of eastern Kentucky residents between the ages of 13 and 35 will showcase their talent in closed auditions for the Country Music Highway Road to Fame contest. “The talent found in eastern Kentucky has been clearly shown throughout the 2012 competition,” said Bernard Porter, one of the ‘Road to Fame’ Judges. “We look forward to discovering who the next Country Music Highway ‘Road to F...
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<p>Submitted photo | Chance Davis</p><p>Pictured is a gold Ford Ranger which was driven by Tennis Maynard, the alleged shooter of Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum. The truck was stopped on a bridge in Delbarton by law enforcement officials, who drove the black SUV.</p>
BREAKING: Suspect in sheriff’s death shot in Delbarton
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writer DELBARTON — The man authorities believe shot Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum to death has been caught and shot in Delbarton after a high speed pursuit. Witnesses say the suspect, after shooting Crum as he sat in his car, fled the scene, driving toward Delbarton. Eyewitnesses in Delbarton said a gold Ford Ranger pickup truck was traveling south on state Route 65 through the town, followed by an unmarked...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>Law enforcement officials and EMS were dispatched to the scene of an &#8220;officer down&#8221; at the corner of Harvey Street and Third Avenue. Mingo County Sheriff, Eugene Crum, was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle. The alleged shooter was apprehended in Delbarton. A full investigation is underway to uncover the reasons behind the slaying of Sheriff Crum and bring others to justice if more than one person was involved.</p>
UPDATE: Sheriff Crum shot, killed
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum was shot at point blank range while sitting in his official vehicle in a parking lot at the corner of Third Avenue and Harvey Street Wednesday shortly after noon, leaving the entire Tug Valley area in shock. Eyewitnesses, whose names will not be disclosed for their safety, told the Williamson Daily News that a man who has been identified as Tennis Maynard, of Ragl...
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<p>Rachel Baldwin | Daily News</p><p>Pictured is Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum when he was sworn in prior to the clock striking midnight by Circuit Judge Michael Thornsbury on Dec. 31, 2012. Crum is raising his hand in victory after being administered the oath of office. In the photo with Crum are his wife, Rosie, and granddaughter, Sydney Grace Crum.</p>
UPDATE: Officials comment on Crum’s death
Chad Abshire Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — Following the shooting death of Mingo County Sheriff, Eugene Crum, local, state and national officials have offered statements regarding the shocking tragedy: Harry Keith White, House Finance Chairman: “It is with sadness today that I hear about the tragic death of my friend, the Sheriff of Mingo County, Eugene Crum,” White said. “I have known Eugene for many years, first as the Chief of Police...
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Litter Enforcement cracking down on violators
Rachel Baldwin Staff Writer WILLIAMSON — If you are guilty of dumping your trash illegally, not paying for garbage removal services, having excessive garbage on your property or littering the highways, beware that Mingo County Litter Enforcement officers are hot on your trail. “Litter and illegal dumping is not something we’re taking lightly,” stated Enforcement Officer N. Hatfield. “The residents of Mingo County should take pride in th...
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Breaking News: Mingo County Sheriff murdered
Julia Roberts Goad Staff Writers WILLIAMSON - Mingo County Sheriff Eugene Crum has been shot and killed in downtown Williamson right by the underpass on Harvey Street. Crum was in his vehicle, witnesses say, when a male drove up to a parking lot on 3rd Avenue, exited his vehicle, walked to Crum’s SUV, and shot him point blank. Law enforcement officers were in pursuit of a suspect near Delbarton soon after the shooting. Mingo County ...
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