AIDS cases rise in six-county area amid IV drug use
Cannady reports 151 AIDS and 116 HIV cases in six counties Mercer McDowell Monroe Summers Wyoming Raleigh. District 1 ranks third in state for total HIV AIDS with high minority rates and increasing female infections. Intravenous drug use linked spread highlighted, including oxycodone use. Health care improvements reduce waiting lists. vaccines and treatments noted. Cook cites 43 HIV and 42 AIDS in four-county region with no new cases in 2004 and outlines services HIV testing and AIDS Drug Assistance Program access.
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McDowell woman gets home confinement in drug distribution case
Manella L. Maxwell, 34, of Roderfield, was sentenced in Bluefield federal court to six months of home confinement and five years of probation after pleading guilty to one count of distribution of oxycodone. The four count indictment was filed April 8 and the hearing was led by Chief U.S. District Judge David A. Faber.
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Tomato shortages hit regional restaurants and prices rise
Bluefield and Beckley area eateries report tomato costs up from 18 to 58.50 per case since August. Chains like Quizno's and McDonald's scale back salads and prices remain unchanged while suppliers warn shortages will ease in a few weeks. Other produce such as zucchini and cucumbers face drought. Hardee's adjusts packaging to protect tomatoes during shipment.
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Drug court pilot planned with federal grant goal
The drug court will pilot with 10 to 15 defendants, expanding to over 100 if federal funding is approved. Participants receive drug education and screenings in a comprehensive probation program aimed at reducing drug use and crime. The program would operate from Clinch Valley Community Action with supervision by Judge Fred Combs and screening by Lee’s office.
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Clinch Valley
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