Fire destroys Princeton home after early morning blaze
Three fire departments responded to a house fire on North Wickham Avenue and Reasor Lane in Princeton, reported at 11:55 p.m. Wednesday. The home was fully involved when crews arrived, occupants were away, no injuries reported, and the cause remains undetermined with electrical elements noted at the kitchen water heater area. First responders cleared the scene around 3 a.m.
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Princeton
Chad Bailey
Princeton Fire Department
Wickham Avenue
Reasor Lane
Bailey
East River
West Virginia economy eyes gains as gas and tax plans emerge
Outlook notes economic turn around driven by road projects and corporate expansions. Lawmakers expect action on co tenancy and lease integration drilling, potential tax cuts for business inventory and incentives for downstream gas use, and coal price based tiered taxes. Carmichael cites stronger state tax collections and calls for higher correctional officer pay.
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Justice
West Virginia
Carmichael
Mass casualty drill planned for Richlands area in January
The Tazewell County Sheriff's Office with Clinch Valley Medical Center Richlands Tabernacle and Richlands Police will stage a mass casualty drill in Richlands on January 6, 2018 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Police fire and rescue units will respond in the area. The exercise aims to train responders and medical staff and asks residents to stay clear and save questions for later.
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Richlands Area
Richlands
Harold Heatley
Richlands Tabernacle
Clinch Valley Medical Center
Heatley
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bdttonline
New Year’s Eve Plans Amid Cold Dry Weather
Temps from A-1 say arctic air dominates the Virginias with little moisture sparking light flurries. Forecaster Ruckman notes 10 to 20 degrees below normal across the forecast area and predicts no soon warmup. Princeton venues offer indoor warmth with seven spots and ball drop viewing, while Bluefield features the Lemon Drop fireworks and David’s Downtown buffet options with reservations available.
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Blacksburg
Ruckman
Weather Service
Bluefield
Commerce Street
Gail Satterfield
David Hardin
David’s
West Virginia fellowship aims to keep young talent in state
Generation West Virginia launched Impact West Virginia in September selecting eight fellows from near and far to work for six state companies for a year. Fellow Bricker and LaFond, from WVU and Wesleyan, joined early, with four interviews conducted from about sixty applicants.
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Generation West Virginia
Impact West Virginia
Natalie Roper
West Virginia
U.S. Census Bureau
LaFond
Wisconsin
West Virginia Wesleyan
Buckhannon
Wesleyan
Bluefield
Beckley
Bricker
West Virginia University
Facebook
Morgantown
Charleston
Fayetteville
Dinator
Vaught
Raleigh County
Roper
Flu cases rise in region amid CDC warning and vaccine push
Public health officials report rising flu activity in parts of Virginia and West Virginia with scattered statewide cases. Nurses urge vaccination, hand washing, and staying home when sick. CDC notes A H3N2 predominance and higher activity than typical for this time of year. antiviral drugs prescribed for high risk patients.
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Marsha Matney
Nase
Rebecca Kelly
LPN
West Virginia
McDowell County
Kelly
Bristol
Gary
Mercer County
Virginia
Paige Lucas
Buchanan
Russell
Dickenson
Tazewell
Lucas
Centers For Disease Control and Prevention
CDC
United States
MedExpress
Ellen Dietrich
Dietrick
Greg Jordan
Gjordan
Bottonline
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Outlook
A-1
Virginias
Mercer Street
Lori McKinney
McKinney
U.S
Department of Health and Human Services
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