Heatwaves Bring Cooler Offered Free Lemonade Across Regions
Area residents coped with extreme heat by seeking shade and public spaces while visitors noted the Mercer County climate felt milder than in cities like Chicago and Los Angeles. Bluefield residents shared how trees and indoor spots helped during the heatwave as Kwik Kafe distributed lemonade.
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Wyoming County
Andy Fritzgerald
Bluefield
Washington, D.C
Bill Davis
Chicago
Ill
Mercer County
Rock
Sybel Miller
Bluefields
Huff
L.A
Los Angeles
Calif
Kwik Kafe
Marc Meachum
Heat Advice From Bluefield Chamber and RSVP Officials
Bluefield Chamber of Commerce and RSVP warn residents about extreme heat. Containers hold about 25 gallons with six units, and people should drink water and limit coffee or tea. Wear light cotton clothing, monitor medications for heat sensitivity, and seek medical advice for symptoms like dizziness, vomiting, chest pain, or seizures.
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Bluefield Chamber of Commerce
Meachum
RSVP
West Virginia farmers eligible for emergency loans after freeze
The West Virginia Farm Service Agency says farmers in Greenbrier Hampshire McDowell Mercer and Monroe counties qualify for Emergency Loans due to freezing temperatures starting April 5 2007. Contiguous counties and a 30 percent loss rule apply with applications accepted at FSA offices through March 31 2008.
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West Virginia
Ferrebee
Fayette
Grant
Hardy
Mineral
Mingo
Morgan
Nicholas
Pocahontas
Raleigh
Summers
Webster
Wyoming
FSA
Shark scare closes beach near Charleston
Officials closed a beach near Charleston after two reports of people bitten in the water. A 9 year old boy suffered lower leg injuries while boogie boarding and a man was bitten on the leg several miles away. It was not confirmed as shark bites.
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Isle OF Palms
S.C
Charleston
Linda Tucker
Barons seek new home amid city tensions over 2006 revenues
Dudley says city officials have not discussed issues with the Barons since the 2006 season, noting $40,000 in inaugural-year revenue and a national semi pro title. He cites lack of communication and a need to relocate, with plans to pay rent at Mitchell Stadium or seek alternatives.
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Henne
Barons
Robin Lesler
Bluefield Parks and Recreation Department
Princeton
Bluefield State College
Bluefield State
Bluefield
Mitchell Stadium
John Chmara
Garry D. Moore
Moore
Bill Archer
Barcher
A woman arraigned in Gardner Loop animal case
She cooperated saying she cared for her father and travelled between his home and hers. Eighty five animals including dogs cats goats and fowl were found at the Gardner Loop property many in cages or roaming. Four severely dehydrated and malnourished puppies euthanized by a veterinarian and a fifth later. No date set for a status hearing. preliminary hearings apply to felony charges.
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Rose
Gardner Loop
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline.com
Community notices and events in Princeton and nearby towns
Local groups announce meetings and activities across Princeton Tazewell and Bluefield. Myasthenia Gravis group meets Saturday at Princeton Community Hospital education room. Jeffersonville Woman's Club hosts Aug 18 fundraiser with casino games, DJ and prizes to fund scholarships and projects. Craft Memorial Library hosts scavenger hunt ending summer reading. First Presbyterian Church Preschool opens fall registration. MountainHeart to offer child care provider training at Princeton Public Library with two sessions. King's Closet Jenkinjones to give out school supplies and book bags with hot dogs. Arrington family reunion set for Aug 12 at Glenwood Park Shelter 9. Virginia Black Lung Association to meet at Claypool Hill Mall Community Room.
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Tazewell
Jeffersonville
King’s Closet
Jenkinjones
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Black Lung Association
Richlands
Virginia Black Lung Association
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Beckley
Bdtonline
Vera Bradley
Dawn
Kelly
Rt A
Neyard St
Bif
New River
New River Ote
Technical Colleges
Lewisburg
Summersville
Newriver.edu
Mercer County Technical Education Center
Stafford Drive
Princeton, WV
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Rock Street
Bluefield, WV
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