Fallen officer brought home; suspect in custody

by JEFF LESTER • EDITOR
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A long procession of first responders from across Southwest Virginia and from as far away as Amherst County bring Chandler’s remains through Norton on the way to Big Stone Gap. JEFF LESTER PHOTO


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As we approached press time yesterday, the University of Virginia’s College at Wise was celebrating rededication of Don R. Pippin & John C. Wyllie Hall, the college’s new state-of-the-art nursing facility. Special guests included University of Virginia President James Ryan, former college chancellor Jay Lemons and others. Look for full coverage of the event in Tuesday’s edition. KENNETH CROWSON PHOTO
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UVA Wise students work on a recent project documenting the history of mine rescue teams. PROVIDED BY UVA WISE
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UVA Wise basketball players Jalie Ruehling, left, and Ines Latapia work together to make pre-made shapes and card stock for library programs during the college’s annual Day of Service. LISA MAINE PHOTO
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The Norton Department of Social Services and Commonwealth Catholic Charities, along with city youth, decorated the community with pinwheels Friday to mark the beginning of Child Abuse Prevention Month. Pictured are department and charity employees flanking, left to right, Hallie and Ezra. ABE RUTHERFORD PHOTO
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Pictured from left to right: Frances Sturdavant, Sherry Collie, Diane Cornett, and RoseAnn Kennedy.
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In celebration of National Library Week, Norton Fire Department – Marty Hagy visited the Wise County Public Library’s Little Pines and Baby Sprouts’ programs as guest reader! Mr. Hagy also brought Sparky, the Fire Dog!
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U.S. Army Field Band to play Pennington Gap
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Mountain Empire Older Citizens