Flu cases rise in Bluefield region says MedExpress official
MedExpress centers in the Bluefield Beckley Oak Hill area report nearly fivefold higher flu diagnoses than last year. Officials note influenza like illness rates are up across 18 states and across the past four flu seasons. Health guidance urges flu shots, hygiene, and precautions to reduce spread.
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West Virginia
Counties confront rising regional jail costs across West Virginia
Mercer and Wyoming Counties face growing jail bills driven by housing inmates and opioid-linked arrests. Per diem stays near 48 dollars in 2017 while regional jail debt and staffing shortages push budgets higher. Officials urge reforms including faster case processing and treatment programs to curb recurring incarceration costs.
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State Division of Corrections
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Silas Mullins
Wyoming County Commission
Department of Corrections
State Department of Corrections
Chandler Swope
Mercer
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