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Bluefield says McDowell sheriff’s deputies face ongoing blue flu
The McDowell County Sheriff's Department endures day six of a blue flu epidemic leaving Deputy Ron Blevins and Sheriff Cox as the only on duty. Gordon Lambert urged deputies to return, proposed hiring two new deputies and reallocating pay raises, while the State Police cover overtime calls. The commission cites a 3 percent overbudget challenge and difficulty attracting staff due to low pay.
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McDowell County Sheriff’s Department
Ron Blevins
Steve Cox
Blevins
Sheriff’s Department
Gordon Lambert
McDowell County Commission
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Cox
West Virginia
Danny Mitchell