Green light restored for Mercer County COVID vaccinations
Mercer County Health Department resumes COVID vaccination services after a temporary hold for administering the Moderna booster doses incorrectly. Dr Randy Maxwell, chair of the Mercer County Board of Health, said a vaccination clinic will be scheduled ASAP. Bonnie Allen and the staff are praised for meeting state requirements and restoring vaccine access during the pandemic. A state team conducted a site visit and issued recommendations which have been addressed.
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Anonymous donor fuels Christmas Tree drive in Bluefield
The Community Christmas Tree in Bluefield received a 5000 donation from an anonymous donor, aiding the 2021 Little Jimmie campaign after a slow start. Tree Coordinator Samantha Perry praised giving, noting it helps many children in need as the program enters its 104th year.
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Graham High School solves football ticket confusion
Graham High School outlines a workaround for fans unable to buy digital tickets for the Graham vs Appomattox semi final at Mitchell Stadium. Fans can pay $11.50 in cash at the high school by Friday noon and enter through the home gate marked Pass Gate after ID verification to have their online ticket activated.
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Water rate hike in WV faces Bluefield hearing
Bluefield residents on fixed incomes told Public Service Commission officials that a proposed 26.1 percent increase by West Virginia American Water could force tradeoffs between essentials. Delegates Smith and Gearheart urged restraint, noting prior rises and inflation as bills surge since 2015.
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