Komatsu Plant in Bluefield VA Shuts Down Abruptly
The Komatsu manufacturing plant in Bluefield Virginia announced closure catching workers off guard. Longtime employee Tucker Meadows said the second shift was told to report early then announcements made at 3 pm. Company officials cited the need to adjust operations and shift work to other facilities, with about 175 workers at Joy Global prior to the shutdown.
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Wisconsin
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Capitol Impeachment Push With Insurrection Charge
The House moves to impeach President Trump on a single charge of incitement of insurrection following the Capitol riot. FBI warns of armed protests nationwide ahead of Biden’s January 20 inauguration as Washington prepares for possible disruption and the Washington Monument closes to the public.
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Five more COVID deaths at Mercer Nursing Center Bluefield
Five residents at Mercer Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bluefield died after a COVID-19 outbreak. Executive Director Laura Wiley expressed sorrow and noted the center had 63 active resident cases and 11 staff cases, with second vaccine doses given last week. An outbreak affected 36 residents and six staff previously.
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Justice weighs easing virus map rules as red counties persist
Gov. Jim Justice signaled possible expansion of the orange zone in the County Alert System due to many red counties. He told reporters that changing criteria could grant more freedom and require fewer restrictions, though high school students may still not return as scheduled while color designations remain.
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