Federal health market tops 1 million signups in December
The Obama administration reported December enrollment boosted the federal health insurance exchange past 1 million, with total signups near 2 million across federal and state markets by year end. Officials cited ongoing website fixes, while critics warn about coverage gaps and future costs.
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Math Field Day Winners at Bluefield State College
Mercer County middle school students competed in December at Bluefield State College in a three grade field day. Winners across Grade 4 5 and 6 were named for written tests mental math estimation quantity estimation and a math relay with Abby Stovall Logan Vance and Drew Bishop among top finishers.
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Trevin Short
Jeremy Harsanye
Abigail Burr
Adam Ward
Caroline Malachowsky
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Barrett Harper
Joey Lark
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Jackson’ Ball
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Hannah Roberts
Virginia speeds psychiatric bed registry initiative
Virginia moves to launch an online psychiatric bed registry listing beds at state and private hospitals and crisis units run by local community services boards. The project, delayed by budget cuts and investigations, aims to speed bed placement and reduce delays after a high profile attack.
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Firefighters battle blaze at Route 20 business
Fire crews from three departments fought a morning blaze at a Route 20 business. Firefighters used a saw to open the roof while East River deployed a ladder truck to the scene. Route 20 reopened around 6 45 a.m. Fire officials planned no immediate cause or damage estimate. The building owners arrived to secure the premises as crews returned to quarters about 7 30 p.m.
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First Lemon Drop in Bluefield and Princeton Ball Drop Night
Bluefield hosts its first Lemon Drop with a DJ, lights and an 85 foot high eight foot lemon balloon. The event starts around 9 p.m. and runs past midnight as the ball drops. In Princeton the Renaissance Project stages a ball drop at Dick Copeland Town Square with fireworks sponsored by Ramey Toyota. Tickets are 15 dollars for adults, 10 for students, and free for children 10 and under. Events feature live music, vendors, food and family activities starting at 8 p.m. Tuesday with tickets available at Cheap Thrills or at the door. no alcohol will be served.
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Princeton Renaissance Project
Anne Elgin
Aelgin
Bottonline.com
Fire Damages Residence on Howery Road in Kegley
East River firefighters battled a fully involved structure fire Sunday afternoon on Howery Road off Kegley School Road. They remained about 90 minutes, extinguishing hot spots. no injuries reported. The female occupant was not home at the time and is OK, with origin under investigation.
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Kegley School Road
East River
Bill Archer
Barcher
Bottonline
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