Heavy rains trigger floods across Athens region
Two day downpours from the Athens area caused widespread flooding from the I 77 tunnel near Bluefield to the Virginia line along Route 460. Rain gauges recorded up to three inches Thu and near one inch Fri afternoon. Towns impacted include Princeton Ingleside Oakvale Elgood Cheesey Creek Kellysville Kellys Tank Adair Run and Athens. Fire departments were alerted via 911 to survey for flooding.
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Woman Stranded After Bridge Washout In Oakvale
Mary Jane Nelson, 68, faces isolation as a bridge near Burnt Cabin Road washes out after heavy rain. Residents describe crossing a 10-foot makeshift crossing over 2x8s to reach her home, with a brushy path beyond and rising flood conditions.
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Weekend Weather Outlook for Blacksburg Virginia
National Weather Service in Blacksburg Virginia forecasts Saturday afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely with highs in the upper 70s and 60 percent rain chances. Evening showers, lows 60 to 65 with northwest winds around 5 mph. Sunday partly sunny with 30 percent rain chances highs 75 to 80 and evening showers possible.
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Blacksburg
Weather fails to deter crowds at West Virginia State Fair
Rain did not keep visitors from the State Fair of West Virginia on opening day. Mark Blevins reports crowds gathered for events and displays across the grounds, as fairgoers of all ages enjoyed the kickoff and planned activities.
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Mercer Mall opens four new stores boosting local retail scene
Four new shops Carolina Pottery Laser One Pit Stop Cafe and Wine Etc. debut at Mercer Mall in Bluefield as marketing chief Gayle Gregory notes rising activity. Carolina Pottery manager Mike Peay reports steady crowds and strong weekend traffic despite limited advertising. Store hours run Monday to Saturday 10 am to 9 pm and Sunday 1 to 6 pm. We offer home decor and more with a florist on duty.
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Mercer Mall
Gayle Gregory
Carolina Pottery
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Route 460
Fort Mills
S.C
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