Flu season grows in Mercer and surrounding counties
Health officials report influenza like illness rising in West Virginia and Virginia with HiN1 swine flu cases noted in Mercer County. Officials urge vaccination, noting immunity develops weeks after shot and that flu can be severe for seniors and children.
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Bluefield
Mercer County
Melody Rickman
Rickman
West Virginia
Tazewell
Buchanan
Dickenson
Russell
Dreyzehner
West Virginia election fallouts split on special election
Lawmakers weigh cost and turnout as Gov Tomblin could serve out two years. Miller opposes a special election citing an 18 percent turnout risk and added costs. Ellington favors election per the Constitution and court rulings. Gearheart cites unclear succession rules and possible legislative role depending on court decision. Statements show both sides want Tomblin to complete the term or move to a special vote.
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Tomblin
Miller
Joe Ellington
Ellington
Supreme Court
Marty Gearheart
R-Mercer
West Virginia
Gearheart
Natalie Tennant
Joe Manchin
D-W.va
Rick Thompson
D-Wayne
Glen Gainer III
West Virginia Supreme Court
West Virginia Citizen Action Group
Thornton Cooper
South Charleston
Bluefield cites federal stormwater rules impact local fees
Bluefield city officials defend higher stormwater charges under a federal mandate. Businesses pay the base 3.95 monthly for 2,000 square feet plus fees for extra drainage, while residential and some city entities face different rates. Public turnout at hearings was low as the city vows to pursue legal changes via state legislators or municipal groups. A retention wall rule and mandatory inspections of 1,600+ stormwater holes are among the new requirements. Contact details provided for further questions.
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Bluefield
Smith
Green Valley
Princeton
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Sanitary Board
Kanawha County
EPA
Municipal League
Charles Owens
Cowens
Bottonline
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