Plans for Bramwell church collapse face uncertain future
Bramwell officials weigh options for the Holy Trinity Episcopal Church that collapsed around midnight on November 18. The steeple remains, most windows salvaged, and about 10 stained glass panes and the bell stored. Community meetings delayed by COVID-19 and Mercer County’s red status. ideas include incorporating the remaining structure into a new building.
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Holy Trinity Episcopal Church
Louise Stoker
Stoker
COVID-19
Mercer County
West Virginia
Jessica Nuzzo
Mayfield Candle Factory Tornado Leaves Dozens Dead or Missing
Workers at Mayfield Consumer Products cried out as a deadly tornado struck the factory during the holiday rush. Autumn Kirks sheltered while her boyfriend Lannis Ward vanished in the rubble, among scores feared dead as Kentucky's governor urged residents to seek safety.
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Mayfield
Mayfield Consumer Products
Autumn Kirks
Lannis Ward
Kentucky
Molly the Pit Bull Rescued After Roadside Injury
A white pit bull named Molly lay injured beside a Bradshaw Mountain road for a day and night before a local family found her. She has a fractured right femur and is now under the care of Second Chance for Pit Bulls with help from Happy Tails, the Mercer County Humane Society, and Veterinary Associates.
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Princeton
Bradshaw
Molly
Kim Bay
Mercer County Humane Society
Veterinary Associates
Bluefield
Second Chance For
Pit Bulls
Cindy Mabardy
Ray
Happy Tails
Humane Society
Cindy
Mahardy
Pit Bull
Marbardy
Bradshaw Mountain
Tie One On for Safety campaign in Mercer County
Mercer County launches the annual MADD Tie One On for Safety drive to curb drunk and drugged driving during the Christmas season. Partners include Community Connections, Inc. and West Virginia officials, urging holiday revelers to designate a non drinking driver and display a red ribbon through January 1.
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Human Service
MADD
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
NHTSA
Orga
Nizers
Community Connections, Inc
West Virginia
Governor’s
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