Flu Epidemic Strains West Virginia Schools and Hospitals
As an epidemic takes hold in the county, more than 800 students were absent and staff fell ill leading to early Christmas dismissal. Tazewell County reported 271 sick students with many teachers and drivers out, while Mercer County hospitals noted high flu activity among emergency room staff and patients. Local hospitals reported steady or fluctuating flu cases with rising patient counts and notable staff absenteeism.
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Hayes
Tazewell County
Brenda Lawson
Richlands
Lawson
Mercer County
Princeton Community Hospital
Deb Griffith
Griffith
Jim Shott
Shott
BRMC
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
Flu remedies in high demand in Bluefield area
With flu shots scarce stores report rising demand for over the counter medicines and cold related treatments. Bluefield Kmart Four Seasons Pharmacy Princeton Wal Mart New Graham Pharmacy all note busy shelves and a surge in flu related prescriptions and sales as shoppers seek relief without vaccines.
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Luefield
Vicky Farmer
Bluefield Kmart
Patty Powell
Four Seasons Pharmacy
Princeton
Matt Keesecker
Wal- Mart
Bluefield
Graham Pharmacy
Mike Dye
West Virginia man reunites with decades-old unclaimed stock checks
Imperiale, living in Bluewell after years in Florida, was reunited with two uncashed stock dividend checks by the West Virginia treasurer's office. Thieves had stolen similar mail in the 1980s, and some dividends remained unclaimed for nearly 20 years. He may invest or donate portions to WVU, Marshall, Concord, and Bluefield State colleges, while awaiting further options. The state highlighted a typical unclaimed property check in the national average around $100.
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Imperiale
Perdue
Florida
Mercer County
Bluewell
John Perdue
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
McDowell County
West Virginia University
Marshall University
Concord College
Bramwell Community Fights to Save Closing School
Bramwell residents express hope and disappointment as the town faces the imminent closing of the local school. Parents attend a public hearing while locals propose ideas for the vacant building, from a private school to a youth center, record storage, or art programs, amid memories of the school’s role in the community.
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Lou Stoker
Bramwell
Candelori
Chris Rose
Community Christmas Tree drive and memorial notices
Families may register newborns through age 12 for the Community Christmas Tree program at the Daily Telegraph office 928 Bluefield Ave with a noon Friday deadline. Donations accepted by mail or drop-off to Bluefield Daily Telegraph PO Box 1599 Bluefield WV 24701. A party and gift distribution will be held Tuesday Dec 23 at noon at the Bluefield Youth Center. Memorials list numerous donors and amounts, totaling $15,883 to date with a correction note for Karen Faye Law Wyatt.
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Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
Community Christmas Tree
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield
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