Rainy Storm Triggers Emergencies in Southwest Virginia
A winter storm dumped heavy rain across Southwest Virginia prompting counties to declare states of emergency and open shelters. In Tazewell County, the courthouse and sheriff offices closed for the day as flood risks rose and a shelter opened at the Richlands Police Department for displaced residents. A flash flood warning remained in effect.
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Tazewell
Virginia
Tazewell County
Sheriff’s Office
Richlands
High Water Closes McDowell and Mercer County Schools
Rain causes widespread flooding forcing McDowell and Mercer counties to close schools and suspend activities. McDowell County schools and roads affected, with dismissals and canceled extracurriculars as water levels rise in back roads. Mercer County Board of Education extends closure and cancels athletics.
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Princeton — County
McDowell County
Mercer County
McDowell
Mercer
Mercer County Board of Education
Suspect arraigned in first degree murder case
Kaleb Jordan Merritt, 23, of Mercer County, was arraigned on first degree murder and related charges in connection with the December 22, 2019 shooting death of Edward Earl Duck III at a Brushfork Road home. Prosecutors say he is tied to the Dirty Money Gang and drug distribution.
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Princeton
Kaleb Jordan Merritt
Mercer County
Mark Wills
Merritt
Edward Earl Duck III
Sheriff's Department
Duck
Bluefield Regional Medical Center
George Sitler
Kaleb Jordan
Jessica Nuzzo
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Emily Rice
Charles Boothe
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
McDowell Street
Welch
Falls Mills
Mercer Counties
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