Bed capacity at Princeton Community Hospital tightens again
Princeton Community Hospital reports no beds readily available as COVID-19 cases rise. CEO Karen Bowling says both ICUs are full with COVID patients and more than 35 are currently hospitalized. She notes upticks since Thanksgiving and warns numbers could return to the 40s. The peak earlier this year exceeded 50 during January and again with the Delta surge.
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Capitol vaccine mandate bill draws attention to issue
A bipartisan Senate vote to block the federal vaccine mandate on private businesses passed 52 to 48 but faces likely a presidential veto in a divided Congress. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito says the measure highlights the impact on about 40 percent of workers and the economic stakes. Capito notes it could pass the House with Democratic help, but a two thirds override would be unlikely if Biden vetoes.
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Little Jimmie Campaign Nears Goal Shortfall Ahead of Shopping Event
BLUEFIELD With five days left before the community shopping event for hundreds of area children the Little Jimmie campaign remains short of its 2021 goal. Contributions on Thursday totaling 1398 bring the year to 34809 leaving a 5191 shortfall of the 40000 goal. Organizers hope for a strong finish and seek additional help to reach the target before Tuesday's event.
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West Virginia Christmas City events kick off in Bluefield
Bluefield marks West Virginia Christmas City with a Hometown Christmas Festival starting at 6 p.m. near Princeton Avenue’s large Christmas tree. Main events include a Dog Costume Contest with registrations at 6 p.m. and judging around 6:30 p.m. The festival runs through December 17 with daily activities such as face painting, crafts, and a holiday market.
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