Red Cross mobilizes after West Virginia floods
LUEFIELD The American Red Cross plans to spend 6 million on flood recovery in southern West Virginia counties. Charlene Meade says victims receive groceries clothing rent repairs and supplies while blood donations resume via Bloodmobile campaigns. The group reports 4 500 affected families and urges calls to 1 800 GIVE LIVE for donations or appointments.
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Bluefield Firefighters Host Smoke Detector Giveaway Initiative
Bluefield Fire Department and Bluefield Area Foundation join to install 192 smoke detectors in low income and elderly homes aided by a $1,200 grant. Fire Chief Gerald Steele aims for ongoing program with help from Big KMart and National Automobile Dealers Association. Donations include training device funding, breathing apparatus, and a boot drive that raised over $5,700 for flood victims.
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United Way seeks flood relief food donations in Virginia
United Way of the Virginias appeals for non-perishable food items and cleaning supplies as flood victims in McDowell County rely on depleted local pantries. Executive director Ulysses Cundiff notes 72 families in Cucumber Squire Anawalt need help and urges donations at the Bluefield office or arrangements by calling 322-0000.
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Madrigal Boosters flea market at Princeton High School
Madrigal Boosters will hold a flea market and bake sale today from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Princeton Senior High School. Pre-Appreciation Service set for 7 p.m. at Memorial Chapel 1509 Wayne St. Rev. Joyce Mitchell to speak with Mother Armizetta Conners from St. Memorial Church of God In Christ. Music by Sister Lena Gaither, the Davis Sisters, and A Rehearsal Choir.
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