West Virginia warns of crisis as Delta variant spreads
Gov. Jim Justice says West Virginia faces alarmingly high COVID-19 statistics with 1,328 new cases and 13,766 active infections. Hospitalizations reach 579 with 181 in ICUs and 82 on ventilators, the highest since January, as Dr. Clay Marsh warns the Delta variant has a complete hold and rapidly increases strain on facilities.
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Evacuations Press On As Kabul Flight Ends Near Deadline
In Kabul American forces pushed ahead with evacuations amid heightened security after a deadly bombing. The toll reached 169 Afghan civilians and 13 U.S. service members as authorities warned of more bloodshed before President Biden’s Tuesday withdrawal deadline.
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Granada Theater Reopens After 9 Year Renovation
Bluefield's Granada Theater officially opened with a ribbon cutting on Friday morning after a nine year project that cost over 3 million dollars. Deborah Ammar, former Bluefield Preservation Society president, praised the effort and noted initial seed ideas from Skip Crane and Sarah Helmondellay.
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Judge urges settlement talks over Purdue Pharma plan
A federal bankruptcy judge urged 10 opposing states to negotiate with Purdue Pharma and Sackler family members before ruling next week. Judge Robert Drain warned that appeals could delay settlement funds for opioid victims and programs, as he weighs a plan to settle about 3,000 lawsuits. The plan would shift Purdue’s control to a government-appointed board, with Sacklers contributing 4.5 billion dollars and allowing protections from some lawsuits. Victims could receive 3,500 to 48,000 dollars, and the plan aims to devote future profits to fighting the epidemic.
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