Winter storm threatens cross state line from WV to VA
A winter storm warning issued by the National Weather Service in Blacksburg covers southern West Virginia and Southwest Virginia including Mercer McDowell Monroe Summers Tazewell Buchanan Giles Bland Wythe. The warning spans 7 p.m. Wednesday to 1 a.m. Friday with forecast 3 to 8 inches of snow and sleet and up to a quarter inch of ice. Power outages and tree damage are possible.
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West Virginia
Mercer
Southwest Virginia
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Monroe
Summers Counties
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Wythe
Virginia
Justice weighing loosening restaurant and school restrictions
West Virginia Governor Jim Justice said during a COVID briefing that improving infection and recovery rates and input from pandemic teams and superintendents may allow a “better move forward.” He hinted at easing restaurant capacity and school restrictions, with more meetings planned, while noting active cases have fallen for 32 consecutive days.
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Mercer County hits 100th coronavirus death milestone
Mercer County confirms 100th virus related death as authorities report nine new COVID-19 fatalities. The 66 year old Mercer County woman was among the recently confirmed victims. Health officials expect fewer fatalities in coming weeks as vaccination and precautions continue.
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Bluefield
West Virginia Department of Health and Human Resources
Virginia launches preregistration for free COVID vaccine
Governor Ralph Northam announced a centralized system with a website and call center to preregister Virginians for the free COVID-19 vaccine and confirm they are on the waiting list. residents can use vaccine. virginia.gov or call 877 VAX VN VA or 877 829 4682 for access and information.
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