Man hurt in head on crash with parked van in Mercer County
A man in set condition was transported to Bluefield Regional Medical Center after his silver Ford Taurus hit a white van on Grassy Branch Road in front of Mercer Wholesale. Witness said the Taurus sped prior to impact, which pushed the van 52 feet. Police and rescue crews closed part of Grassy Branch Road during cleanup.
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Santa visits store to hear kids Christmas wishes
Children from Bluefield Princeton and Bosseva in Virginia and Mercer County gather at the mall to meet Santa Claus. They share playful theories on his magic sleigh reindeer and magic key for doors while cookies milk and candy canes appear as gifts. Santa notes kids ask where Rudolph are rein deer and emphasizes the joy in their eyes.
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Bluefield
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Princeton
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Webster gunman set trap for firefighters near Rochester
Police said William Spengler ambushed four volunteer firefighters responding to a pre-dawn house fire in Webster New York killing two and wounding two before killing himself The gunman fired from an earthen berm and likely used a rifle Police evacuated more than 30 residents as seven houses burned Two firefighters died at the scene one officer and a passerby injured and Spengler’s sister remained unaccounted for.
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Christmas Eve meal boosts spirits at union mission
About 350 food bags and a hot Christmas dinner were planned for area residents at the union mission. Volunteers including Katherine Akers Hidalgo and her husband Oliver Hidalgo handed out bags and hugs, while guests shared thanks for the support and a volunteer-led sense of community.
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Princeton
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Katherine
Union Mission
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Hammond
Linda Sarver
Brushfork
Kelly Abernathy
Bluefield
Leeanne Greene
Bradly
Snow expected with varying amounts across Bluefield region
Forecaster Sleighter notes a wintry mix from late Wednesday night into Thursday with a high near 34 and a 60 percent chance of snow. Snow accumulations range from two tenths to half an inch, increasing slightly in higher elevations along the Mercer Summers line and with more snow for travelers from the northern states.
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Tazewell
Mercer County
Summers
Political talks stall as Obama presses for budget deal
President Obama and lawmakers face a holiday break as talks falter on a broad budget plan. Senators Klobuchar and Lieberman urge a table return to seal a deal addressing tax cuts and spending. The Senate is seen as pivotal to avoiding the worst fiscal outcomes, with discussions televised across major programs.
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