Spider bite to blame for illness claim in Bluefield
Bluefield city attorney John Feuchtenberger spent a week in hospital with a staphylococcus infection that doctors suspect stemmed from a spider bite behind his ear. Naturalist Jim Phillips notes brown recluse bites are rarely fatal but can occur and are carried in household items.
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Arrest pending in assault case at State Line Grill
Bluefield Virginia investigators say an arrest is pending in a robbery and assault at the State Line Grill on Aug 8. A 77 year old man was lacerated on face head and arms and has been released from hospital. A suspect is being sought and warrants are being prepared. Police also probe a burglary with grand larceny at Cici's Pizza and a break-in at New Graham Pharmacy to distract from the theft. Call (276) 326-2621 with tips.
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Man dies after McDowell County crash and fall
A man died after a motor vehicle crash on Route 80 near Saeger in Ritter community McDowell County. Another apparent crash in Ritter fell to be investigated as the second incident. An apparent bridge fall sent a man by Med-Flight to CAMC. A separate Davy community shooting was investigated with foul play not suspected.
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Laeger students hospitalized after Route 52 crash
Two 16-year-old Laeger High School students were hospitalized after a Tuesday morning single vehicle crash on U S Route 52 in the Wilmore community McDowell County. One student released. the other remained at Charleston Area Medical Center. The vehicle struck a guardrail then embankment and came to rest on its side.
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Congregation plans fundraiser for Bethel church at school
The Aug 13 Daily Telegraph reported a fundraising benefit for Bethel United Methodist Church at Princeton Middle School on Saturday Aug 17. It correctly notes the event now takes place Sunday Aug 17 at 2 p.m.
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